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Since 2013, I have been passionate about teaching history in both middle and high school across various levels, including grade-level, college-prep, and honors Pre-AP. In addition to world history, I have taught Practical Law and have guided students through numerous AP courses such as U.S. Government, Comparative Government, Human Geography, Seminar, and Research. My teaching experience spans a diverse range of students, from gifted individuals and college-prep/honors students to general education learners and those with learning disabilities. Prior to 2013, I worked as an attorney and currently, I am the Lead Curriculum Developer for a private company.
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Mandate of Heaven Activity | Dynastic Cycle of Ancient China - C3 & Common Core
Looking for a creative and interactive way to help students understand the Mandate of Heaven and the dynastic cycle in ancient China? This hands-on activity makes complex concepts clear and memorable! Students will explore how Chinese emperors justified their rule, analyze historical scenarios, and determine when a dynasty has lost the "mandate." Perfect for interactive notebooks, small group work, or whole-class discussion, this activity supports inquiry-based learning and aligns with the C3
7th - 10th
Ancient History, Chinese, World History
CCSS, TEKS
SL.6.1
, SL.7.1
, SL.8.1
+4
Was Hammurabi's Code Fair? DEBATE No Prep! Differentiated, Guide, Key, Organizer
Build historical thinking, source analysis, and debate skills with this engaging Hammurabi’s Code Debate activity! Students examine primary source laws from Hammurabi’s Code, analyze their meaning and fairness, and prepare arguments for a structured classroom debate answering the central question: “Was Hammurabi’s Code fair?”This resource includes TWO differentiated levels that allow all students to participate in the same debate. The laws are carefully curated around five key themes: Fami
7th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Greek Mythology Mock Trial (Prometheus): No Prep, Editable, C3 + Common Core
Bring Greek mythology to life with this interactive Prometheus mock trial, where students explore key themes of Greek gods, justice, and heroism while practicing public speaking, argument writing, and critical thinking. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school, this engaging simulation allows students to analyze Prometheus’s controversial act of stealing fire from the gods. Was he a villain who defied divine order—or a hero who championed humanity? This no-prep, edit
5th - 12th
Ancient History, Speaking & Listening, World History
Greek Mythology Bundle - 5 Mock Trials - No Prep! - Editable - C3 + Common Core
Transform your Greek mythology unit into an unforgettable experience with this bundle of five interactive mock trials—featuring Prometheus, Medusa, Hades, Athena, and Theseus. With over 200 pages of editable, ready-to-use materials, this bundle empowers students to analyze mythological figures through a legal lens while building skills in argument writing, critical thinking, public speaking, and collaboration. Each trial explores central themes like justice, power, heroism, and perspective,
5th - 12th
Ancient History, Criminal Justice - Law, World History
Greek Mythology Mock Trial (Medusa): No Prep, Editable, C3 + Common Core
Bring Greek mythology to life with this interactive Medusa mock trial, where students explore key themes of Greek gods, justice, and heroism while practicing public speaking, argument writing, and critical thinking. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school, this engaging simulation allows students to analyze Prometheus’s controversial act of stealing fire from the gods. Was he a villain who defied divine order—or a hero who championed humanity? This no-prep, editable
5th - 12th
Ancient History, Criminal Justice - Law, World History
Epic of Gilgamesh Primary Source Analysis | Mesopotamia | Differentiated
Editable, NO PREP, Differentiated, Inquiry-Based text activity builds Historical Thinking and Close Reading Skills. Students analyze excerpts from The Epic of Gilgamesh to explore Mesopotamian culture, beliefs, leadership, religion, and mortality. Designed for two levels of learners (Advanced and Basic), both versions follow the same structure and questions, allowing for whole-class discussion and shared review. This resource includes thought-provoking analysis questions, step-by-step writ
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
GRAPES Review Game | ERVC | Argument & Crisis Simulation| Engaging!
Your students will beg to play this GRAPES review game again and again! This fast-paced, high-engagement team challenge builds historical argument skills, critical thinking, and collaboration. Focus: Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, Egypt, and China. In Survive the GRAPES Gauntlet, students compete in teams across three dynamic rounds to defend one of the six pillars of civilization: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, or Social Structure. Using evidence from the four early river
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Greek Mythology Mock Trial (Hades): No Prep, Editable, C3 + Common Core
Bring Greek mythology to life with this interactive Hades mock trial, where students explore key themes of Greek gods, justice, and heroism while practicing public speaking, argument writing, and critical thinking. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school, this engaging simulation allows students to analyze Prometheus’s controversial act of stealing fire from the gods. Was he a villain who defied divine order—or a hero who championed humanity? This no-prep, editable
5th - 12th
Ancient History, Criminal Justice - Law, World History
Trade in Mesopotamia | Differentiated Source Analysis | Vocabulary, Organizers
Analyze Mesopotamian trade, economic systems, and primary sources with this engaging, standards-aligned activity. Includes differentiated graphic organizers, vocabulary preview, and real translated cuneiform excerpts to support historical thinking and evidence-based analysis. Scaffolded primary sources meet historical inquiry in this ready-to-use activity!This Ancient Mesopotamian Trade analysis invites students to explore real translated cuneiform records and think critically about how e
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Close Reading, World History
ERVC Ancient Trade Bazaar Simulation, Interactive, Engaging, Problem-Solving
With defined roles, trade cards, and built-in writing prompts, this simulation keeps students engaged while encouraging strategic thinking, collaboration, and evidence-based reasoning. Students take on the roles of traders, scribes, economists, emissaries, and cultural advisors from Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China. Each team receives a Marketplace Briefing outlining their civilization’s needs, resources, and cultural values. As students travel between booths in a classro
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Economics , World History
CCSS, TEKS
W.6.3
, W.7.3
, W.8.3
+4
Mesopotamia DBQ Lite | Differentiated Versions, Rubric, Organizers, Key, Vocab
Help students explore why Mesopotamia is called the “Cradle of Civilization” using this differentiated mini-DBQ activity! Students analyze three authentic primary sources—a law from Hammurabi’s Code, a ziggurat image, and a translated trade record—to draw conclusions about government, religion, and economy in early Mesopotamia. This resource includes two fully differentiated levels with the same final writing prompt, allowing for whole-class discussion while supporting a wide range of learners
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Vocabulary, World History
River Valley Creation Myths Comparative Analysis | 2 Levels + Key + No Prep!
This Differentiated Early River Valley Creation Myths activity engages students in analyzing how the early civilizations explained the origins of the world, humanity, and cosmic order through an analysis of carefully selected summaries and excerpts. Students explore what each civilization's creation myth reveals about its geography, values, worldview, and role of nature, power, and humans. Students answer guiding questions, identify common themes, and reflect on major cultural differences. De
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
DBQ: How River Valleys Influenced the World | Differentiated, Editable & Key
This differentiated, editable document-based question activity helps students analyze historical legacy and foundational contributions. With both basic and advanced versions, students explore six primary and secondary sources including maps, laws, religious texts, and artifacts. Built-in scaffolds, guiding questions, and step-by-step essay instructions support students in writing clear, evidence-based essays using the GRAPES framework (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, Social
7th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Greek Mythology Mock Trial (Odysseus): No Prep, Editable, C3 + Common Core
Bring Greek mythology to life with this interactive Odysseus mock trial, where students explore key themes of Greek gods, justice, and heroism while practicing public speaking, argument writing, and critical thinking. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school, this engaging simulation allows students to analyze Prometheus’s controversial act of stealing fire from the gods. Was he a villain who defied divine order—or a hero who championed humanity? This no-prep, editab
5th - 12th
Ancient History, Criminal Justice - Law, World History
Greek Mythology Mock Trial (Theseus): No Prep, Editable, C3 + Common Core
Bring Greek mythology to life with this interactive Theseus mock trial, where students explore key themes of Greek gods, justice, and heroism while practicing public speaking, argument writing, and critical thinking. Perfect for upper elementary, middle school, or early high school, this engaging simulation allows students to analyze Prometheus’s controversial act of stealing fire from the gods. Was he a villain who defied divine order—or a hero who championed humanity? This no-prep, editabl
5th - 12th
Ancient History, Criminal Justice - Law, World History
Engaging - Interactive, Editable, Geography's Impact on Civilization Simulation
In Settling Along the River, students work in teams, to analyze geographic features, debate settlement strategy, and respond to real-world challenges like floods, food shortages, and nomadic raids. Students literally step into the role of early settlers choosing a location to build their civilization. This activity blends map skills, GRAPES categories, problem-solving, and collaboration, making it ideal for teaching the impact of geography on civilization. Two versions are included to support
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
BUNDLE: Mesopotamia Mini-Presentation Project + Presentation Skills
Use these two products together. The Mesopotamia Mini Research Project brings student learning to life with this NO PREP, engaging, differentiated Mesopotamia Mini-Project Presentation! In this flexible unit assessment, students choose a key aspect of Mesopotamian civilization—such as cuneiform writing, Hammurabi’s Code, ziggurats, trade, or inventions—and create a short presentation to teach their classmates. With two scaffolded levels, this project supports a wide range of learners while encou
6th - 10th
Ancient History, Speaking & Listening, World History
Thematic Analysis of Early River Valleys | Students Analyze to Find Patterns!
This Early River Valley Civilizations Thematic Analysis is a no-prep, standards-aligned activity that helps students dive deeper into key themes in world history. Students analyze and compare how Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China approached governance, religion, technological innovation, and more. Includes a graphic organizer, model writing, rubric, and full answer key. Using a step-by-step process, students: Choose three historical themes Complete a thematic ch
7th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
GRAPES Chart & Concept Map & Rubric | Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus, China
Compare and contrast ancient civilizations with this engaging, no-prep GRAPES chart and concept map activity! This printable and digital resource guides students in analyzing the four major river valley civilizations— Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Ancient China—through the GRAPES framework: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure. Students will complete research-based GRAPES notes, build a color-coded concept map, and reflect on key simi
7th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
Hands-On Ziggurat Project, Differentiated Reflections, Gallery Walk, Key, Guide
No-prep! Student-centered Project-Based Learning! Transform your classroom into ancient Mesopotamia! With blueprints, hands-on model building, reflection sheets (two levels), and an engaging gallery walk, students will connect history to architecture, religion, and politics. The included teacher guide, slideshow, and grading support make implementation easy—whether used solo or as part of a full ERVC unit. Bring ancient Mesopotamia to life with this immersive, hands-on Ziggurat Architectural Des
6th - 10th
Ancient History, World History
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About the store
Experience
Since 2013, I have been passionate about teaching history in both middle and high school across various levels, including grade-level, college-prep, and honors Pre-AP. In addition to world history, I have taught Practical Law and have guided students through numerous AP courses such as U.S. Government, Comparative Government, Human Geography, Seminar, and Research. My teaching experience spans a diverse range of students, from gifted individuals and college-prep/honors students to general education learners and those with learning disabilities. Prior to 2013, I worked as an attorney and currently, I am the Lead Curriculum Developer for a private company.
Teaching style
My teaching style combines elements from various educational approaches to create an inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment. My approach is student-centered learning accomplished through the use of a variety of interactive and engaging techniques. As classrooms and teaching styles vary, I typically include ways to increase/decrease rigor and other ideas in my products, so purchasers can tailor my products to their specific needs.
I also seamlessly integrate technology into my teaching, ensuring a consistent and engaging experience with every resource I upload to my store. My slideshows are designed for "bell-to-bell" teaching and include a daily agenda, bellringer, learning objectives, core content, a class discussion prompt/activity, and an exit ticket.
My 90-minute classes are carefully structured to balance instruction and engagement: no more than 40 minutes are spent lecturing, with the remaining time dedicated to interactive activities. In my store, you will find a variety of activities, from pre-activities (introducing subjects with no prior knowledge required) to enrichment activities (for deeper exploration) and review activities. I am a firm believer in active learning as the best way for students to grasp content, so my store features numerous simulation activities, including engaging plays.
My own education history
Bachelor of Arts degree
Teaching License
Juris Doctorate degree
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