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World War II Review for Smart Board
This lesson includes several activities for reviewing major events, people, and locations related to World War II. It includes maps, crossword puzzles, and more.
7th - 11th
European History, U.S. History, World History
A Smart Interactive Activity on different types of governments
Aligns with Civics, Government, and History curriculum. Students can drag and drop the government types with the appropriate definition.
6th - 9th
Civics, Government
SMART Notebook Chapter Quizzes for Things Fall Apart
SMART Notebook quizzes for the Smart Response system for Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart.
9th
Reading, World History
Folk/Traditional Cultures vs Popular Culture Quiz
This is a SMART notebook quiz for AP Human Geography regarding folk and popular culture.
9th - 12th
Geography, Other (Social Studies)
American Government - Executive Branch SMART
This is a SMART notebook quiz for the SMART receivers. It includes questions related to the Executive branch (it's role, obligations, and limitations). American Government
9th - 12th
Government, U.S. History
CPI and GDP deflator quiz
This is a SMART notebook quiz that utilizes the SMART receivers. It provides a review quiz for understanding how the consumer price index and GDP deflator are used to measure inflation. AP Macroeconomics
11th - 12th
Economics
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About the store
Experience
15+ years working in education including post-secondary education.
Teaching style
Hands-on investigations, complex reading assignments and analysis, evaluating resources and differing opinions, debates, Socratic method
Awards & shining teacher moments
Top 10 Finalist - Pinellas County Teacher of the Year
Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award - Florida
Teacher Prestige Award - Memphis City Schools
Excellence in Coaching Award - Urban Debate League
My own education history
Masters in Arts of Teaching; BA in Sociology
Additional biographical information
Brandon Rader is an award-winning teacher and curriculum designer with nearly two decades of experience helping students and educators thrive. Recognized as a Top 10 Teacher of the Year finalist by the Pinellas Education Foundation and honored nationally by National History Day, Brandon has taught and designed rigorous, engaging social studies courses—including AP Human Geography and IB World History—for diverse classrooms across the U.S.
Brandon’s work is grounded in practical, real-world teaching. He’s led professional development, mentored new teachers, and created classroom-ready resources that meet high standards without sacrificing creativity. His lessons have helped students not just pass exams, but think critically, ask better questions, and connect learning to the world around them.
A lifelong learner himself, Brandon has traveled extensively through Europe, Latin America, and Asia, including fellowships in Germany, South Korea, and Japan. These global experiences shape his culturally responsive approach to teaching and curriculum development.
This toolkit brings together the wisdom, tools, and hard-won strategies Brandon wishes he’d had as a new teacher—designed to support educators who want to teach with purpose, confidence, and impact.
Learn more at https://www.skillforge.design
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