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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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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
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)
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
Legislative Branch Board Game Project
Sometimes, learning is most effective when combined with play! This project is designed to do just that! Students will research the characteristics, functions, procedures, and roles of the Legislative Branch. They will then apply this knowledge to develop a board game that consolidates and incorporates the information they have learned. Topics discussed in this project include, but are not limited to:Checks and balancesRequirements for Representatives and SenatorsSteps of a bill into a lawCommi
6th - 9th
Civics, Government
Executive Branch Bundle (12 + Activities & 2 Additional Projects)
Are you teaching a unit on the Executive Branch? This bundle has so much to offer! With more than 14 engaging activities, including presentations, notes, handouts, independent tasks, and two exciting projects, it's a fantastic resource to enrich your lessons or serve as a solid foundation for your unit. Different forms and styles of activities help reach and teach various types of learners. Use the activities during class, as extra assignments, or as homework. This bundle covers the basics o
6th - 9th
Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies)
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
, RH.6-8.4
+1
Presidential Playlist Research Project (Editable & Google Slides)
Combine your students' love of music with a project on the Presidents! They will create a project on Google Slides on a template that resembles a music streaming platform. Students will research the lives of ten Presidents of the United States and compare their accomplishments and life details to those reflected in ten songs. To present their research, they will curate a playlist that includes information about the songs related to each president, background information about each president, and
6th - 9th
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in: Executive Branch Bundle (12 + Activities & 2 Additional Projects)
"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
Presidential Seating Chart Project Directions, Research Guide, & Rubric
Here is a no-prep President project for you! Great for a unit on the presidents of the United States or the Executive Branch! Students will research the lives of eight presidents of the United States. They will explore the events that took place during their time in office, public perception of the president, and other relevant details. Using this information, they will identify commonalities among the presidents and create a "seating chart" to illustrate their similarities and highlight indi
6th - 9th
Civics, U.S. History
Also included in: Executive Branch Bundle (12 + Activities & 2 Additional Projects)
How to Become the President of the United States (Google Slide Presentation)
Do you want to teach your students about the election process and what it takes to become a president? Are you looking for a resource that simplifies and summarizes key details about electing a President? This is the presentation and notes for you and your students! This Google Slides presentation educates students on the following topics in U.S. Civics and History: Qualifications an individual must meet to be eligible to become the PresidentThe use of the electoral college in choosing the Pres
6th - 9th
Civics, Social Studies, U.S. History
Presidential Executive Offices: "Drag and Drop" Google Slides Note Activity
The Executive Branch is full of offices to help citizens and the president make informed decisions! To learn about those offices, have students explore eight executive branch offices and create a Google Slides Note Activity. Executive Offices of the President included:Council of Economic AdvisersCouncil on Environmental QualityNational Security CouncilOffice of AdministrationOffice of Management and BudgetOffice of National Drug Control PolicyOffice of Science and Technology PolicyOffice of t
5th - 8th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.4
, RH.6-8.10
Also included in: Executive Branch Bundle (12 + Activities & 2 Additional Projects)
Pocahontas Disney Film Critique Project - How “Reel” is the Movie?
After studying a unit on Pocahontas, the Powhatan Native Americans, Jamestown, John Smith, and North American colonies, wrap up the unit by completing a project that requires critiquing the historical accuracies and inaccuracies of the Disney movie Pocahontas. Let's get students thinking critically! *Disney movie not included*Included in this editable Google Slides project: Directions on how to utilize/implement the project (the project has been implemented in a classroom by the creator)Templa
6th - 9th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
WHST.6-8.1
, WHST.6-8.4
, WHST.6-8.6
+2
Sections of the Constitution Presentation and Note Sheet Activity with Questions
The Constitution, one of our country's founding documents, can be difficult to read, not only because of the time's vocabulary but because of the wording of documents of law. This activity helps students by providing them with basics, divided into sections, and opportunities to review the Constitution. This editable Google Slide resource allows for customization to meet the needs of your students. You can edit the presentation and the questions on the note sheet! Download or copy the present
6th - 9th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Also included in: Constitution Activities Bundle (4 Activities)
How to Become the President of the United States Bundle (Google Slide & Wksheet)
This bundle is here to help you teach about how individuals become the President of the United States. In an election year, this information is more important than ever! Here is a resource with a lesson ( Google Slide Presentation) and a Review Activity Handout (with an answer key) that can be used in class or as homework. Expand upon the presentation with the review handout that not only reviews important details from the presentation but also asks students to think critically and apply what
6th - 9th
Civics, Government, U.S. History
Individuals in the American Revolution Puppet Project and Rubric
Looking for a project where students learn, create, and put on a puppet show? Yes, a puppet show! The Individuals in the American Revolution Puppet Project provides detailed steps for implementing this type of activity in your classroom! Students will research the lives of one individual who played essential roles in the American Revolution. They choose from a preselected list of individuals, including, but not limited to, Thomas Paine, Deborah Sampson, Peter Salem, and Marquis de Lafayette.
6th - 9th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.8
, RH.6-8.10
Powhatan (Virginia Algonquian) Native Americans Google Slides Presentation
Pocahontas' community is rich with unique cultural characteristics. This presentation will provide information about the Powhatan, also known as the Virginia Algonquian, Native Americans. You can use this Google Slide presentation to teach your class or share it with your students to give them foundational knowledge about this group of Native Americans. Topics covered in the presentation include:Landscape and environment of the PowhatansTheir farming and hunting methodsOrganization of their
5th - 8th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
Classroom Constitution Activity (Editable Google Slide Template)
This is one of my favorite activities at the end of a unit on the Constitution! Students get together with a group of other "drafters" to create a Constitution for our classroom. The sections of the actual Constitution inspire the Classroom Constitution the students create. Students create: A Preamble, with specified requirementsArticles (I-III) for the roles and responsibilities of students, the teacher, and the principal. A section for the ratification of the ConstitutionAmendment section w
6th - 9th
Civics, Government
Also included in: Constitution Activities Bundle (4 Activities)
Current Bills and Their Progress Activity
After a lesson on the steps of a bill becoming a law, use this activity to allow students to explore Congress at work! This editable Google Slides presentation can be adjusted to fit the needs of your students, and the bills that are focused on can be changed as time and bills progress. Students will identify steps of the law-making process, including which committee(s) the bill is a part of, and create a summary of the bill. The activity concludes by asking students to assess the bill and whet
6th - 9th
Civics, Government
CCSS
RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
United States Time Zones Review Activity (Questions & Answers Included)
After a lesson on time zones, review how they work with students with this Google Slide presentation. There are seven slides with questions alternating with slides with the answers. The final question reviews how to figure out what time it is when you fly from one time zone to another. This final question includes a step-by-step solution! **The focus of this activity is on time zones in the United States, specifically the continental United States** Save TIME with this activity - no need to c
4th - 7th
Applied Math, Geography
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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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