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Midlothian, Virginia, United States
About the store
Hi, I'm Tyler, and thanks for visiting my store! I'm a high school teacher with extensive experience having taught Economics & Personal Finance, U.S. History, Government and Algebra.
Prior to teaching, I worked in a corporate role where I was putting decks together regularly for a variety of different audiences. I try to approach teaching the same way I would any other job in that any material I create, I would be comfortable with anyone seeing it, whether it be the CEO or the school principal. I take a lot of pride in producing high quality teaching material because if I were a student, that's what I'd want to look at in class, and if I were buying from another teacher, that's what I'd want to be buying.
Please always feel free to message me with any comments or questions about my material, and I always appreciate reviews!
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American Revolution Complete Bundle
This is a bundle of all things American Revolution! It includes professional caliber slide decks on the French & Indian War (21 slides) and the American Revolution (25 slides), as well as two matching activity slide decks related to British taxes on the colonies and grievances found in the Declaration of Independence. Also included are a biography reading on George Washington with post-reading questions, a Timeline game featuring nine events from the Revolution that students will need to place i
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Abraham Lincoln Bio Reading & Questions
A great way for students to learn U.S. history is by studying the presidents that make up that history! If you can remember who a president was and when they served, you may also be able to recall other events that happened during that time. It's great for U.S. history class, but it can also be used for any class on Presidents' Day. This is a biography of Abraham Lincoln with post-reading comprehension questions. It covers his early days as a lawyer and legislator to his days as president, with
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Reading, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Presidents Day Bundle
Jeopardy Game - U.S. Critical Period
Such a fun way to prepare for a test! This Jeopardy game is just like the game show and has all the animations already built in to make using it seamless for you as a teacher! This version features all content related to the U.S. "Critical Period" after the American Revolution, including concepts on the Constitution and U.S. government. 51 slides in total. This deck just includes one round (no double jeopardy or final jeopardy), but I find this number of slides to be more than enough for my cla
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in:Â U.S. History Critical Period - Complete Bundle
Civil War Slide Deck
This is a 37-slide deck covering the Civil War period in American history. It covers some of the leading causes of the war (Compromise of 1850, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Fugitive Slave Law, Bleeding Kansas, Dred Scott Case, Charles Sumner, Election of 1860), as well as the war itself and the aftermath that included the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Civil War Unit Bundle
War of 1812 Bundle
This is a great way to keep students engaged when teaching the War of 1812. Introduce the war through the Would You Rather deck to explain to students the environment going into the war and then follow it up with an 11-slide explanation of the war itself. Please reach out with any questions!
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History, Writing
American Revolution Slides
This is a 25-slide deck covering the American Revolution (post French & Indian War) up through the Revolutionary War. It includes an activity slide for students to assess their knowledge of the Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party by labeling events on a Venn diagram. Events/concepts covered include the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Act, Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence, and six of the major battles of the Revolutionary War. Please reach out
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in:Â American Revolution Complete Bundle
Would You Rather 6-pack Bundle
This is a great exercise that puts your students in the shoes of someone from history and has them make a critical decision based on the information they're given. This is a bundle of five different prompts: Harry Truman, Gerald Ford, John Hancock, Earl Warren (Miranda Rights), Henry Mayer (an indentured servant), and Congress in 1812, focusing on topics like the atomic bomb, Declaration of Independence, the act of declaring war and the pardoning of a former president. The slides contain a compr
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Government, U.S. History, Writing
Cuban Missile Crisis Activity
This is a great way for students to learn about the 13 days of the Cuban Missile Crisis. This handout is linked to an interactive micro-site on the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library site, which provides a detailed overview (including the use of primary sources) of what happened on each day of the crisis. There are questions on the handout associated with each of the 13 days for students to answer as they learn. The handout can either be printed for each student, or this works great as a digit
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
U.S. History, World History
Name that President! (Voice Edition)
This is an incredibly fun game that students love! I've used these three different ways: 1) as a first/second day of class activity for my U.S. History class to show students what they already know and what they're going to learn this year 2) as an end-of-year review and 3) a fun Presidents Day activity. Students hear the voices of 12 different presidents from the 20th century and try to guess which one it is based on their voice or what they're saying. Teacher instructions and notes on each pre
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Presidents Day Bundle
John Adams Biography Reading & Questions
A great way for students to learn U.S. history is by studying the presidents that make up that history! If you can remember who a president was and when they served, you may also be able to recall other events that happened during that time. It's great for U.S. history class, but it can also be used for any class on Presidents' Day. This is a biography of John Adams, the second POTUS, with post-reading comprehension questions that can be used as a quiz if desired. It covers his early years as a
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in:Â U.S. History Critical Period - Complete Bundle
U.S. History Slides - Critical Period
This is a 39-slide deck covering the "critical period" of the United States after the Revolutionary War and up to the election of George Washington as the first president. Includes the Articles of Confederation, Northwest Ordinance, Constitutional Convention, the compromises made between Federalists/Anti-Federalists, ratification of the Constitution, and Washington as the first president. I also have guided notes (free, in my store) that go with this deck. Please let me know if you have any que
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
U.S. History
Also included in:Â U.S. History Critical Period - Complete Bundle
George Washington Biography Reading & Questions
A great way for students to learn U.S. history is by studying the presidents that make up that history! If you can remember who a president was and when they served, you may also be able to recall other events that happened during that time. It's great for U.S. history class, but it can also be used for any class on Presidents' Day. This is a biography of George Washington with post-reading comprehension questions. It covers his early days in the military, including during the French and Indian
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Government, U.S. History
Also included in:Â American Revolution Complete Bundle
War of 1812 Slides
This is an 11-slide deck explaining the War of 1812 through the lens of Who, What, When, Where, and Why. I find this to be an effective way for students to remember this war in particular, as it's not that extensive. There is a 5W's graphic organizer in my store (free) that you are welcome to pair with this. Please let me know if you have any questions!
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in:Â War of 1812 Bundle
Constitution Slide Deck
These are slides covering the Constitution and the different powers that are derived from it, namely expressed powers, implied powers, denied powers, reserved and concurrent powers, and the elastic clause. The concepts of separation of powers, checks & balances (with multiple examples), impeachment, federalism, and the first three articles of the Constitution are also covered. Includes a venn diagram for having students practice trying to identify state vs federal vs concurrent rights. Please f
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
U.S. History
Also included in:Â U.S. History Critical Period - Complete Bundle
Civil War Matching Activity
This is a matching activity helping students practice vocabulary from the Civil War era. It includes two sets of matching exercises, one focused on people associated with the war, and another focused on places/events. Full instructions (on slide 1) and answer keys are included for the teacher. Enjoy!
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in:Â Civil War Unit Bundle
U.S. Critical Period Worksheet
This is a worksheet related to the Critical Period from U.S. history. The front side asks students to label 13 statements as being related to either Federalists or Anti-Federalists, using a Venn diagram. On the back, there are eight scenarios in which someone's personal rights are being violated, and students are asked to identify which amendment from the Bill of Rights is the one in question. Answer keys are included for the teacher. Reach out with any questions!
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in:Â U.S. History Critical Period - Complete Bundle
Test - Critical Period & U.S. Constitution
This is a 47-question test covering the "Critical Period" after the American Revolution (including questions on the Constitution). This is based on content taught in my class, but not all of it may be relevant for you. Feel free to use what you like. Answer key is included at the end for the teacher. Hope it's helpful!
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
U.S. History
Also included in:Â U.S. History Critical Period - Complete Bundle
Pros and Cons of the Electoral College
Great exercise for getting students to understand the pros and cons of the Electoral College. Includes a two-page reading, followed by reflective post-reading questions and a persuasive paragraph response. For more advanced classes, you could also have a class debate following this exercise to argue the merits of our Electoral College system. Hope it's helpful!
8th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Articles of Confederation Summary Reading & Questions
This is a summarized version of the Articles of Confederation for students to read and learn about the first written constitution of the United States. After reading, there are a few questions for students to complete. Can be a great way to introduce the document. I generally give students this worksheet before talking more in-depth about the Articles, which is included in my slides about the U.S. Critical Period (in my store if you want them).
6th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Government, U.S. History
Also included in:Â U.S. History Critical Period - Complete Bundle
Scariest Event in U.S. History
This is a Halloween-themed writing assignment I've used in my U.S. History class. Students use the prompt to come up with what they feel is the "scariest" event in U.S. history before writing a response. Sample events are included, but you can feel free to change. Enjoy!
7th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Civics, U.S. History, Writing
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About the store
Experience
Hi, I'm Tyler, and thanks for visiting my store! I'm a high school teacher with extensive experience having taught Economics & Personal Finance, U.S. History, Government and Algebra.
Prior to teaching, I worked in a corporate role where I was putting decks together regularly for a variety of different audiences. I try to approach teaching the same way I would any other job in that any material I create, I would be comfortable with anyone seeing it, whether it be the CEO or the school principal. I take a lot of pride in producing high quality teaching material because if I were a student, that's what I'd want to look at in class, and if I were buying from another teacher, that's what I'd want to be buying.
Please always feel free to message me with any comments or questions about my material, and I always appreciate reviews!
Teaching style
I use a variety of different teaching methods, but you will find a lot of slide decks in my store because that's how I'm most comfortable introducing a new concept. I try to incorporate games and activities whenever possible, and you will see some of those throughout my store, whether it be Timeline, Who Wants to be a Millionaire, Name that President, etc. I also try my best to come up with analogies for difficult topics, which is why you'll see things in my store such as Burgernomics, Monetary Policy Football, Organ Failure vs Banking Crisis, etc. I'm always trying to come up with new games and activities for my classes, so I'm constantly adding new material to my store!
My own education history
Bachelors, Economics from Emory & Henry College
Masters, Business from New York University
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