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MsMurray

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Greeley, Colorado, United States
About the store
I taught two years of ELA before taking a specialized position in Reading for two years. Also having been qualified to teach Social Studies, I had to move schools and subject matter due to the budget crunch, and have been happily teaching world history for four years. I love technology and have been the "go to" person for all things technology for many years.
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Preview of Worldwide Great Depression

Worldwide Great Depression

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MsMurray
A smartboard lesson on the post WWI worldwide economic collapse I made for my world history class. Font files and study guide are included.
Preview of World War II Lesson 4: WWII Aftermath Difficult Peace

World War II Lesson 4: WWII Aftermath Difficult Peace

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MsMurray
This is four of five very interactive SMART Notebook lessons on WWII. These are designed to maximize student involvement. For example, plenty of reveal-the-answer, pull tabs, graphic organizers students can write the answers in and when you erase the answer is revealed, etc. There are plenty of primary source photographs, documents, newsreels, etc. for analysis. Included in the attachments is a study guide students fill in as they go along in the lessons (It includes the information for all 5 le
Preview of Monarchy

Monarchy

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MsMurray
This is one lesson in a series of lessons which includes: The Scientific Revolution Monarchy The English Civil War The Glorious Revolution The Enlightenment Enlightenment Effects These lessons contain a study song written to the song "Down" by J-Sean. This includes the background/karaoke music within the file. These lessons contain a study guide in the attachments that covers ALL of the lessons that students can fill in as they go along, and follow ups to extend learning. Students review infor
Preview of History Detectives: Napoleon

History Detectives: Napoleon

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MsMurray
This file contains a Prezi presentation to introduce the topic of Napoleon to students. Prezi is a presentation built on a canvas that zooms into areas as it presents. Also included is a customizable "Police Report" to which you can add your school or town name to make it personal. It is in Google Doc format, and can be distributed to your students electronically or printed and copied. To make research easier, there is a Google Doc included with primary and secondary sources and encyclopedia ent
Preview of World War II Lesson 2: Axis Alliances Start Of WWII In Europe

World War II Lesson 2: Axis Alliances Start Of WWII In Europe

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MsMurray
This is two of five very interactive SMART Notebook lessons on WWII. These are designed to maximize student involvement. For example, plenty of reveal-the-answer, pull tabs, graphic organizers students can write the answers in and when you erase the answer is revealed, etc. There are plenty of primary source photographs, documents, newsreels, etc. for analysis. Included in the attachments is a study guide students fill in as they go along in the lessons (It includes the information for all 5 les
Preview of Exploration

Exploration

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MsMurray
This lesson covers new technologies in exploration including advancements in mapmaking, the compass rose, mariner's magnetic compass, the astrolabe, gunpowder and more. It is very interactive. This is a full lesson set intended to span 2-3 days. In the attachments, there is a study guide that students fill in as the lesson progresses and includes warm-ups and wrap-ups. If you look on the attachments list, there are MANY resource/ worksheets that can be used to extend learning including hands on
Preview of Mercantilism

Mercantilism

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MsMurray
This is a highly interactive SMART notebook 11 introduction on mercantilism. In the attachments you will find a study guide for the students to fill in as the lesson progresses. The lesson gives a modern day example of the purchase of a cell phone to explain how tariffs work. Embedded within the lesson is a Prezi file I created on the types and purposes of colonies, and SMART Notebook 11 allows this to be embedded within the web page. Simply scroll to full screen on the Prezi and allow it to z
Preview of Scientific Revolution

Scientific Revolution

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MsMurray
This is one lesson in a series of lessons which includes: The Scientific Revolution Monarchy The English Civil War The Glorious Revolution The Enlightenment Enlightenment Effects These lessons contain a study song written to the song "Down" by J-Sean. This includes the background/karaoke music within the file. These lessons contain a study guide in the attachments that covers ALL of the lessons that students can fill in as they go along, and follow ups to extend learning. Students review inform
Preview of World War II Lesson 1: Pathways to War and Japanese Agression

World War II Lesson 1: Pathways to War and Japanese Agression

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MsMurray
This is one of five very interactive SMART Notebook lessons on WWII. These are designed to maximize student involvement. For example, plenty of reveal-the-answer, pull tabs, graphic organizers students can write the answers in and when you erase the answer is revealed, etc. There are plenty of primary source photographs, documents, newsreels, etc. for analysis. Included in the attachments is a study guide students fill in as they go along in the lessons (It includes the information for all 5 les
Preview of Enlightenment

Enlightenment

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MsMurray
This is one lesson in a series of lessons which includes: The Scientific Revolution Monarchy The English Civil War The Glorious Revolution The Enlightenment Enlightenment Effects These lessons contain a study song written to the song "Down" by J-Sean. This includes the background/karaoke music within the file. These lessons contain a study guide in the attachments that covers ALL of the lessons that students can fill in as they go along, and follow ups to extend learning. Students review inform
Preview of English Civil War

English Civil War

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MsMurray
This is one lesson in a series of lessons which includes: The Scientific Revolution Monarchy The English Civil War The Glorious Revolution The Enlightenment Enlightenment Effects These lessons contain a study song written to the song "Down" by J-Sean. This includes the background/karaoke music within the file. These lessons contain a study guide in the attachments that covers ALL of the lessons that students can fill in as they go along, and follow ups to extend learning. Some of the lessons co
Preview of The Glorious Revolution

The Glorious Revolution

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MsMurray
This is one lesson in a series of lessons which includes: The Scientific Revolution Monarchy The English Civil War The Glorious Revolution The Enlightenment Enlightenment Effects These lessons contain a study song written to the song "Down" by J-Sean. This includes the background/karaoke music within the file. These lessons contain a study guide in the attachments that covers ALL of the lessons that students can fill in as they go along, and follow ups to extend learning. Students review inform
Preview of World War II Lesson 5: Nuremburg Trial Closure

World War II Lesson 5: Nuremburg Trial Closure

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MsMurray
This is five of five very interactive SMART Notebook lessons on WWII. These are designed to maximize student involvement. For example, plenty of reveal-the-answer, pull tabs, graphic organizers students can write the answers in and when you erase the answer is revealed, etc. There are plenty of primary source photographs, documents, newsreels, etc. for analysis. Included in the attachments is a study guide students fill in as they go along in the lessons (It includes the information for all 5 le
Preview of Enlightenment Effects (America and France)

Enlightenment Effects (America and France)

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MsMurray
This is one lesson in a series of lessons which includes: The Scientific Revolution Monarchy The English Civil War The Glorious Revolution The Enlightenment Enlightenment Effects These lessons contain a study song written to the song "Down" by J-Sean. This includes the background/karaoke music within the file. These lessons contain a study guide in the attachments that covers ALL of the lessons that students can fill in as they go along, and follow ups to extend learning. Students review inform
Preview of World War II Lesson 3: US Enters WWII Allied Victory

World War II Lesson 3: US Enters WWII Allied Victory

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MsMurray
This is three of five very interactive SMART Notebook lessons on WWII. These are designed to maximize student involvement. For example, plenty of reveal-the-answer, pull tabs, graphic organizers students can write the answers in and when you erase the answer is revealed, etc. There are plenty of primary source photographs, documents, newsreels, etc. for analysis. Included in the attachments is a study guide students fill in as they go along in the lessons (It includes the information for all 5 l
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About the store

Experience

I taught two years of ELA before taking a specialized position in Reading for two years. Also having been qualified to teach Social Studies, I had to move schools and subject matter due to the budget crunch, and have been happily teaching world history for four years. I love technology and have been the "go to" person for all things technology for many years.

Teaching style

I am very energetic in the classroom. We are always active and very tech oriented.

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am the 2012 Teacher of the year for my school :o)

My own education history

B.S. Middle Childhood Education with a concentration in English Language Arts and Social Studies from Bowling Green State University, plus some graduate level work in History, Technology, and Classroom Management.

Additional biographical information

I truly enjoy technology and spend way too long on these interactive lessons I sell. I am hoping to save you a little time and energy!