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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
Political Geography Study Guide for AP Human Geography
Political Geography Study Guide for AP Human Geography
9th
Geography
Viewing Guide for the BBC documentary Planet Earth
This viewing guide specifically focuses on the documentary's chapters on Mountains and Freshwater.
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Urbanization Model Case Studies: St Petersburg and Tampa
This project asks students to apply what they have learned about the urbanization models discussed in AP Human Geography to either St. Petersburg or Tampa but can be modified for almost any city. Students must use maps of their city and decide which model best describes the urban layout.
9th
Geography, U.S. History
A study guide for the math needed to pass the AP Macroeconomics Exam
This is a summary of the formulas and basic math skills needed to pass the AP Macroeconomics exam.
11th - 12th
Economics
A reading guide for Geography of Nowhere by Kunstler Ch. Joyride
This reading guide supports the chapter from Kunstler's book Geography of Nowhere. It covers the Joyride chapter which explores the changing transportation networks in the US during the last 100 years. Supports the AP Human Geography curriculum on urbanization.
9th
Geography, U.S. History
Foreign Imports Scavenger Hunt
This assignment is a fun way to introduce the concept of imports and exports. Students must search their homes for products that have been imported from specific foreign countries. Aligns with AP Macroeconomics and Economics.
6th - 12th
Economics
Immigrant Interview Assignment
This assignment asks students to interview a legal immigrant to better understand the reasons people migrate and the challenges they face when coming to a new country. Civics, Government, AP Human Geography
9th
Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government
A Reading Guide for How Soccer Explains the World
A Reading Guide for How Soccer Explains the World - Islam's Hope. AP Human Geography, Religion, Iran, Soccer
9th
Asian Studies, Civics, World History
Viewing Guide for the documentary Hot Coffee
A simple viewing guide for the documentary Hot Coffee. Civics. Judicial System. Economics
9th
Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government
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
Geography of Nowhere - Evil Empire
This is a guided reading assignment to accompany the Chapter Evil Empire from the book Geography of Nowhere by Kunstler for AP Human Geography.
9th - 12th
Geography, 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
AP Human Geography Ethnic Conflict Research Paper
This assignment requires students to research particular ethnic conflicts and create a research report based on their findings.
9th - 12th
Geography, World History
"A State of Mind" Viewing Guide
Questions at various levels for students who view the documentary "A State of Mind." It includes open-ended questions.
8th - 12th
Asian Studies, Geography, Government
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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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