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Beaverton, Oregon, United States
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This is my 7th year in the classroom having taught 5th grade Geography/Global Cultures, 7th grade World History (500-1500), 8th grade US History (Colonization to Reconstruction), and 9th/10th World History (French Revolution to Present).
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Shintoism Lesson | Slides & Notes | Writing & Cultural Activity | World History
Teaching world religions in limited time is challenging, especially when you need students to actually understand the beliefs, not just memorize facts. This FULL Shintoism lesson solves that problem with a clear fact-sheet format, comprehension writing, and an optional hands-on cultural activity that brings the religion to life. Students learn about kami, animism, shrines, and ritual practices while making personal connections through writing and creativity. No textbook? No problem. This lesson
6th - 10th
Asian Studies, Religion, World History
"I Have… Who Has?" East Asia Review Card Game - Print and Play
Engage students in an interactive review of East Asia with this “I Have… Who Has?” review game covering key concepts from China and Japan (500CE - 1500CE). This low-prep activity gets students moving, listening, and actively recalling content while reinforcing important vocabulary, people, ideas, and cultural developments. Perfect for test prep, end-of-unit review, early finishers, or sub plans, this game works with whole-class instruction, small groups, or pairs. Topics Covered May Include:
6th - 10th
Asian Studies, Middle Ages, World History
Ancient China & the Silk Road | Full Lesson | Guided Notes & Activity | 7th
Begin your East Asia unit by building the foundation students need, an understanding of where Chinese civilization came from and how trade connected the ancient world, all in a single 45-minute lesson. This lesson provides a clear overview of Ancient China's early dynasties and introduces the Silk Road, a concept that will be built upon throughout the rest of the unit. No textbook? No problem. Everything students need is contained within the resource so no outside sources, internet access, or te
6th - 10th
Asian Studies, Middle Ages, World History
"I Have… Who Has?" Western African Kingdoms Review Card Game - Print and Play
Engage students in an interactive review of Western African Kingdoms (500 - 1500) with this “I Have… Who Has?” review game covering key concepts including trans-saharan trade, Mansa Musa, and the Kingdoms of Mali, Ghana, and Songhai. This low-prep activity gets students moving, listening, and actively recalling content while reinforcing important vocabulary, people, ideas, and cultural developments. Perfect for test prep, end-of-unit review, or introducing new vocabulary, this game works wit
6th - 10th
African History, Middle Ages, World History
"I Have… Who Has?" Japan and Byzantine Empire Review Card Game - Print and Play
Engage students in an interactive review of Japan and the Byzantine Empire with this “I Have… Who Has?” review game covering key concepts from feudal Japan and the Byzantine Empire (500CE - 1500CE). This low-prep activity gets students moving, listening, and actively recalling content while reinforcing important vocabulary, people, ideas, and cultural developments. Perfect for test prep, end-of-unit review, or introducing new vocabulary, this game works with whole-class instruction, small gr
6th - 11th
Geography, Middle Ages, World History
"I Have… Who Has?" Islamic Kingdom Review Card Game - Print and Play
Engage students in an interactive review of the Islamic Kingdoms (500 - 1500) with this “I Have… Who Has?” review game covering key concepts including the Ottoman Empire, Islam, and achievements. This low-prep activity gets students moving, listening, and actively recalling content while reinforcing important vocabulary, people, ideas, and cultural developments. Perfect for test prep, end-of-unit review, or introducing new vocabulary, this game works with whole-class instruction, small group
6th - 10th
Geography, Middle Ages, World History
Byzantine Empire Full Unit Editable Assessment & Study Guide TN Standards
Byzantine Empire | Summative Assessment | Study Guide | Tennessee Standards Make the end of your unit easy with this end of unit summative assessment that includes 25 multiple choice, fill in the blank with word bank, map labeling, and 4 short answer questions. It is all editable so you can also add your own questions or eliminate sections/questions. This test was designed to be completed in a 45 minute class period, but this will be a struggle for some students with the short answer questions.
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Middle Ages, World History
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RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
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Also included in: Byzantine Empire FULL UNIT Bundle - 6 Lessons + Assessment
FREE Weekly Bell Ringer Half Sheet Template for All Grades & Subjects
Stay organized and save paper with this simple weekly bell ringer template. One half-sheet covers an entire week of warm-ups, perfect for tucking into the front of interactive notebooks or keeping clipped to a student planner. How It Works: Print and cut in half to create two student copies per page. Pass out on Monday, students complete bell ringers throughout the week, collect on Friday. The compact half-sheet format means students can keep it accessible in their interactive notebook without t
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About the store
Experience
This is my 7th year in the classroom having taught 5th grade Geography/Global Cultures, 7th grade World History (500-1500), 8th grade US History (Colonization to Reconstruction), and 9th/10th World History (French Revolution to Present).
Teaching style
As a history teacher, I believe students learn best when lessons are clear, purposeful, and thoughtfully structured. I design interactive notebook–friendly resources that help students make connections, understand cause and effect, and feel confident with complex historical topics. My goal is always to create materials that are rigorous, manageable, and genuinely helpful for busy teachers. My resources also provide flexibility and ease for teachers because while they are created with an interactive notebook, they do not have to be used in one. Additionally, most resources can be used with direct instruction or self-paced by the student giving even more flexibility to teachers.
My own education history
I took a round about way to teaching. After being convinced to not go into education, my undergraduate degree is in marketing with a special certificate in entrepreneurship and photojournalism. I realized a little too late that I didn't love marketing, so I worked at Disney World for a few years. Here is where I learned the magic of storytelling, which I have applied to teaching history. I later went back and got my MAT and have been in the classroom ever since.
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