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Being a middle school teacher for eleven years has allowed me to learn and grow as an educator and develop resources that I love to use and want to share! My activities can be utilized at many levels in many social studies classrooms!
My experience in both middle and high school settings has helped me grow as an educator and develop classroom activities and resources. Recently, I decided to advance my education by pursuing a Master's in Education and worked for Study.com, which will enable me to bring new skills and ideas to my classroom and the activities I create.
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Explore the Amazon River and Rainforest Video Activities - "Virtual Field Trip"
Taking your students on a field trip to the Amazon Rainforest and River is probably out of the question, but using this resource allows them to "explore" the Amazon River and Rainforest with two videos! Students are provided with a video guide handout to use as they watch the videos. You can project the videos or provide students with the links to the videos—do what works for your students! This activity can be adjusted to fit the needs of your classroom. Visual and auditory learners will benef
5th - 8th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Also included in: Amazon Rainforest and River Bundle (2 Activities + Bonus Activity)
Ancient Greece "Nike" Shoes Activity
In Greek mythology, Nike is the goddess of victory, symbolizing triumph in battle and athletic competitions. Often depicted as a winged figure, she is known for her speed and agility, allowing her to deliver victory to the gods and mortals. No wonder the shoe brand took inspiration from this Greek Goddess! This activity asks students to read paragraph-long excerpts about Ancient Greece on the following topics: Geography of GreeceGovernment types in Greek city-statesReligion in Ancient GreeceAch
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Geography, Social Studies
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
+1
Declaration of Sentiments vs. Declaration of Independence Comparison Activity
Are you searching for an activity to reinforce topics in a lesson on women's suffrage or as an extension activity for the Declaration of Independence? Are you searching for an activity that utilizes primary sources? Are you searching for an activity that is all done for you, and all you have to do is print and implement? Here is a resource that does it all! Students will examine excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Sentiments and compare the arguments present
6th - 9th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.6
+1
Cool Beans! Cacao: The Sweet Journey from Aztecs to Yummy Chocolate Delights
Do you have a sweet tooth and need a lesson about the Aztec Civilization? Here is a fun activity for your students to learn about cacao and its usage by the Aztec Civilization! This activity involves students reading about the cacao bean and how it was a part of Aztec culture, religion, and economy. The reading summarizes how the cacao bean is transformed into the chocolate we know and love today. With the information from the reading, students create "Nutritional Facts" on the candy wrapper
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
Supreme Court Justices Scavenger Hunt Activity (Current Supreme Court Justices)
Get your students up and moving while learning about the nine Supreme Court Justices in the United States judicial branch with a Supreme Court Justice scavenger hunt! Students are "finding" justice-s and information all about them! Did you know a Justice was in a Broadway musical? Another Justice was a marshal of the Daytona 500? Another Justice is known as the "judge who saved baseball?" Or that two Justices studied overseas? While students move around your classroom (or school!), they will l
6th - 12th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.10
British Acts & Colonial Reactions: Sugar, Stamp, Declaratory, & Townshend Acts
While many issues started to arise in pre-Revolutionary America, the Acts and their meaning and results proved to be a significant component of conflict growing in the American colonies. This Google Slide Presentation helps teach students the information presented in an organized fashion to show causation and impacts. In this Google Slide Presentation, provide students with information about:Ending of the Stamp and Sugar ActBritain's response to the repeal of the Stamp & Sugar Act with the is
6th - 9th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Pre-American Revolution Acts Bundle
Amazon Rainforest and River Bundle (2 Activities + Bonus Activity)
Need a lesson on the Amazon Rainforest and River? Here you go! This bundle, with bonus activity, gives students a comprehensive summary of the Amazon River and Rainforest through different mediums (reading comprehension activity and videos with video guides--both with answer keys!). The bonus activity combines the other two activities and can be applied to demonstrate understanding of what was learned. Resource #1: Amazing Amazon: A Wild Adventure! Reading with Questions (A one-page + paragr
5th - 8th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Directions Following Activity: World Map
Just finished a lesson about the continents and oceans? Great! Use this activity to review the continents and oceans by asking students to complete nine tasks. These tasks included:Coloring continents with specific colorsDraw images to identify specific locationsList a country found in different continents Locate and list particular oceansThis activity helps with world geography and following directions as the questions, or tasks, are specific but simple. An answer key is included to help
4th - 7th
Geography
Federal Courts: U.S. District & Circuit Court of Appeals Activities
Simplify and visualize two of the levels of the Federal Courts: U.S. District Courts and Circuit Courts of Appeal (also known as Appellate Courts). Before a case reaches the Supreme Court, it will make its way through the U.S. District Courts and/or the Circuit Courts of Appeal. Provide students with background information about these two levels and assess their understanding of the information with application and comprehension questions. Included in this resource:Implementation guide with
6th - 9th
Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies)
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+2
Pre-American Revolution Acts Bundle
A lot happened leading up to the American Revolution; let this bundle simplify it for you! While this bundle does not cover ALL of the Acts of the British in the American Colonies, the Acts that are included are: Sugar ActStamp ActTownshend ActDeclaratory ActTea ActCoercive ActThis bundle includes the following resources:Interactive Notebook: Sugar & Stamp Act (with notes provided & implementation guide)Tea Act & the Colonies Note Sheet (with notes provided)British Acts & Colonial Reactions: S
6th - 9th
Social Studies, U.S. History
North American Native American Cultural Activities
It is no surprise that Native American civilizations in North America are full of diversity... so why shouldn't the activities to learn about them be diverse too? Provide students the opportunity to learn about different geographical regions, Native American cultures, languages, governments, and traditions with secondary and primary sources. Within this activity, students will have the opportunity to examine images of Native American groups and their culture, read informational texts, c
5th - 8th
Geography, Native Americans, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.4
, RH.6-8.7
+1
Renaissance Inventions Store Activity
Students will explore the fascinating world of European Renaissance inventions. They will learn about the creations that originated during this period and their impact on our modern world! Students will research and learn about the inventions developed during the Renaissance period. They will choose inventions and create a "posting" of each on their website, the "Renaissance Shop." They will summarize each item and draw an image, creating their online storefront! Besides being a fun classwork a
5th - 8th
European History, Social Studies, World History
Ancient Maya Mathematics Activity Handout
Social studies + Maya math = a fun, cross-curricular activity! Students will learn about the characters used by the Maya civilization for numbers 0-19. Maya math could be confusing for the students, using a shell, dot, and bar system, but with this activity, they will learn how to utilize this ancient mathematics form! After they learn about the characters, they will test their basic math skills (multiplication, addition, and subtraction) with Maya math! This activity is excellent during a le
4th - 7th
Ancient History, Geography, Math
Constitutional Amendments Rap/Rhyme Activity (Amendments #11-27)
Looking to encourage rapping or poetry in your civics lesson about Amendments #11-27? This resource provides an editable Google Slide to allow for adjustments to meet the needs of different students (already formatted for printing). Add more information or require more background information from your students. Feel free to edit or change any raps/rhymes to fit your classroom and your students. Do not forget your rapper's name there (if you want, of course!). Additionally, a guide on impleme
6th - 9th
Civics, Government, Social Studies
CCSS
RH.6-8.4
, RH.6-8.10
Also included in: Constitution Activities Bundle (4 Activities)
Group Chat History: Boston Tea Party & Coercive Act Text Message Activity
Imagine being in a group chat with John Adams, Sam Adams, Patrick Henry, Nathaniel Greene, or Benjamin Franklin—some of the influential individuals in pre-Revolutionary America—who are part of this activity's group chats! If cell phones had been around during this period, group chats would have been used to communicate! This activity modernizes historical events and individuals. The text messages are written casually and fun, using hashtags and emojis. This format could help students understa
6th - 9th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Also included in: Pre-American Revolution Acts Bundle
Meme-ify Renaissance Art Activity (Google Slides)
Renaissance Art is amazing and is and was inspiring for many people! Inspire your students to get creative with nine paintings from the Renaissance period! Some paintings include School of Athens, Portrait of a Gentleman with a Dog, and Lady with an Ermine—Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani, to name a few! Share the Google Slide presentation with the students. If you utilize Google Classroom, make a copy for each student and create it as an assignment on Google Classroom! The presentation is edi
5th - 9th
Art History, Social Studies, World History
Jamestown, Captain John Smith, and Pocahontas Unit Plan (Includes Project)
Looking for help creating an engaging and comprehensive unit plan using primary and secondary sources and a final project? You're in luck! This bundle will help you save time on planning, as it's all done for you! This Unit Plan Bundle Includes:Jamestown Settlement Puzzle Activity (students will learn about the Jamestown settlement and show their learning through the completion of a puzzle activity - Answer Key Included)Powhatan (Virginia Algonquian) Native Americans Google Slides Presentation
6th - 9th
Social Studies, U.S. History
Reef All About It: The Great Barrier Reef (Reading and Comprehension Questions)
Introduce your students (whether in a social studies or science classroom) to the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, located off the coast of Australia in the Coral Sea. Students will learn about all the Great Barrier Reef has to offer and much more, including: Plants and animals found in the Great Barrier ReefLocation and size of the ReefHow the Reef impacts people and how people are impacting the ReefThe connection between the Reef and the Disney movie Finding NemoUse it as part of a science
5th - 8th
Environment, General Science, Geography
CCSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.10
, WHST.6-8.9
Nazca Line Activity (Reading & Interactive Activity)
Encourage creativity with an interactive notebook activity for the Nazca Lines in Peru. Students learn about the Nazca Lines from a reading that examines their location, history, people, purpose, and creation. With the reading, students answer questions within a drawing of one of the Nazca Lines (the spider!). Much like the Nazca Lines were created by removing rocks, students will create a handout where they "remove" an attached template to reveal the image and the questions with their answ
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Geography, Native Americans
Galapagos Island Activities Bundle (Plus Coloring Page)
A ready-to-go bundle that includes THREE resources about the Galapagos Islands. Just print and implement! The first resource (Virtual Adoption Activity) encourages students to research eight animals native to the Galapagos Islands and create an adoption website based on their research. I use this activity as a classwork activity. The second resource (The Amazing Galapagos Islands) provides students with an in-depth summary of the Galapagos Islands and the plants, animals, and people that inha
5th - 8th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
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About the store
Experience
Being a middle school teacher for eleven years has allowed me to learn and grow as an educator and develop resources that I love to use and want to share! My activities can be utilized at many levels in many social studies classrooms!
My experience in both middle and high school settings has helped me grow as an educator and develop classroom activities and resources. Recently, I decided to advance my education by pursuing a Master's in Education and worked for Study.com, which will enable me to bring new skills and ideas to my classroom and the activities I create.
Teaching style
Teaching middle school is wonderful because I get to combine the best parts of all grade levels! I enjoy helping students build critical thinking skills and encouraging them to support their ideas with facts and evidence. Plus, I like to make sure we share some laughs while learning because that’s the best way to help them remember everything!
Awards & shining teacher moments
A former student visited my classroom and shared how much my teaching meant to him. He told me that the knowledge he gained and the way he learned it have truly helped him with his current class!
A student said she liked the *aesthetic* of my activities. Little did she know, I made them myself!
A student told me I was her "Miss Honey."
My own education history
I graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in History Education and a minor in Political Science and Disability Studies. Then, I earned my Masters in Educational Leadership from the same university.
Additional biographical information
When I'm not teaching or working on my Socially Studious resources, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two daughters, and our wonderful family and friends. I'm a big fan of traveling, especially to England, to see my husband's family. I also enjoy spending time at the Jersey Shore with my family during our annual trip.
A perfect day for me would include watching Real Housewives, sipping on coffee, coloring with my daughters, and jamming out to a mix of music, like Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne, and all the great hits from the early 2000s (which I do not hesitate to reference in my classroom).
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