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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"A is for Africa" Storybook Research Project
Students will express their creativity by researching and completing a project about the culture, individuals, locations, and other topics that contribute to the diversity of the African continent. This activity will hone their research skills and foster their imagination as they transform the information they gather into a rhyming, storybook-style project. This project is in the format of an editable Google Doc, so you can transform the project to meet the needs of your learners! This is a t
5th - 8th
African History, Geography, World History
Eurasian and Russian Rulers Group Chat Activity with Reading
Talk about DRAMA! The history of Eurasian and Russian rulers is tumultuous, to put it mildly. Teach your students about some of this drama in a dramatic format: a group chat. Included in this resource: An implementation guide with objectives, resources needed, implementation suggestions, and citations of the images used. A two-page corresponding informational reading focusing on five rulers from Eurasia and Russia: Vladimir I, Michael Romanov, Peter the Great, Catherine II or Catherine the Gre
5th - 8th
Geography, Other (Social Studies), World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
, RH.6-8.10
Personal Time Capsule Activity (Beginning, End of Year, New Years Activity)
Need an activity for Back to School, End of the Year, or for New Year's? Here you go! Although it is used in a social studies classroom, this activity can be applied to many other subjects across various grade levels! Celebrate a significant time of year by giving students the chance to create a personal time capsule that showcases their personality, dreams, characteristics, and reflections on current details or attributes of the world. When they graduate, they open their time capsules and se
4th - 8th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Other (Social Studies)
Geographical Landforms (18 Landforms) Picture Notes Lesson (With Notes!)
This geography lesson introduces students to a comprehensive study of 18 distinct landforms and geographical features. The resources and notes are already ready for you! Just print and implement! Students will create a booklet about these landforms. This knowledge will be a fundamental building block for their future geographical studies and activities. Through detailed notes in a booklet, students will understand the characteristic shapes and formations of these landforms, fostering a creati
4th - 7th
Geography, Social Studies
World Wars & Cold War Impacts on Europe & Beyond
The World Wars and the Cold War encompass a lot of history and geography... this resource hones in on specific portions of the Wars and condenses them into a two-page activity! Students will examine six online websites/resources to answer questions about World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. The websites/resources are organized into a diagram PDF page that can be shared with students or posted on a Google Classroom. With these websites/resources, students will: Chronologically order ev
5th - 8th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Cultural Diversity in Asia Passport Activity (6 Activities)
From the comfort of your classroom, students complete six activities on the culture, architecture, and history of different regions in Asia and Eurasia! By completing the activity, students will create a "passport!" These activities require students to complete research and apply what they learn in different formats. Each page summarizes the topic, along with a corresponding activity. Activities include:South Asia: Puzzle activity on the creation of Arabic numerals.East Asia: Research activ
5th - 8th
Geography, Social Studies, World History
Treaty of Tordesillas Guided Notes Activity
During a unit on European Colonization or the geography of South America, provide students with different notes to help them visualize and understand the impact of the Treaty of Tordesillas and the Line of Demarcation. A teaching guide and notes are provided to help you implement this activity. Another copy of the notes includes ordered notes to help as well. Topics covered:Inspiration behind the naming of BrazilDivision of South America between Spain and PortugalMercantilism Viceroyalty of P
5th - 8th
Geography, Native Americans, World History
The Amazing Galapagos Islands (Reading & Written Response Questions)
A ready-to-go resource that includes a reading about the Galapagos Islands (animals, plants, people including Charles Darwin, and conservation efforts) with corresponding written response questions! An included answer key that provides an annotated text to show where the answers could be derived from in the text. Great for an introductory, enrichment, sub-plan, or as an extension activity in social studies or science classes! In my classroom: It is a preview activity to provide students wi
5th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Geography, World History
Also included in: Galapagos Island Activities Bundle (Plus Coloring Page)
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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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