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I have a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction that I completed at the University of South Florida. I have been a professor at USF, Sam Houston State University, the University of West Georgia, and Grand Canyon University. My research has investigated project-based learning, engaging methods, and social-emotional learning. I have been fortunate enough to have had some great experiences with the National Park Service and C-Span where I developed educational materials for both organizations. I have several publications through Teachers Discovery, which provide resources for the classroom.
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AP Research Entire Course
This AP Research curriculum was designed by a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with extensive experience teaching the course and supporting student success. It provides a fully structured, day-by-day framework that eliminates guesswork for teachers while maximizing student accountability and engagement. Each lesson includes intentional bell work, guided notes, reading supports, and ticket-out-the-door assessments to ensure consistent skill development and progress monitoring. Built around pro
11th - 12th
For All Subjects, Other (Science), Other (Social Studies)
U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
Here is a persuasive summary explaining why teachers should invest in U.S. History Escape Games, synthesizing the benefits found across all the examples provided. Why Teachers Should Buy Educational Escape Games for U.S. History History often struggles against the reputation of being "dry" or just a series of memorized dates. Educational escape games shatter this perception by transforming the history classroom into an active, high-stakes environment where students live the curriculum rather t
6th - 12th
U.S. History
World History Multi Unit Activity Bundle
A comprehensive set of engaging, student-centered resources designed to help learners investigate the major political, economic, and social developments of the 20th century, including Imperialism, World War I, World War II, and the Cold War. Through a variety of interactive and inquiry-based activities, students analyze how global competition, conflict, and cooperation shaped nations and transformed societies across the modern world. Students work with primary and secondary sources, maps, tim
6th - 12th
World History
The Establishment of the National Parks Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose "The Establishment of the National Parks" Escape Game Conservation history can sometimes feel abstract to students. This escape game changes that by transporting them to the breathtaking landscapes of the early 20th century, where they "hike" alongside Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir to uncover why preserving our wilderness matters. Here is why this resource is a breath of fresh air for your Social Studies curriculum: 1. Visual & Auditory Immersion This game brings the majesty
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
Labor in the Gilded Age Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose the "Labor in the Gilded Age" Escape Game The Gilded Age is a period often defined by wealth and industrialization, but the human cost—particularly for children—is where the real story lies. This escape game brings that reality into sharp focus, moving students from passive reading to active investigation of the harsh conditions that sparked the modern labor movement. Here is why this resource is a critical component for your Industrial Era unit: 1. Investigative Learning wit
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
American Indian Wars Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose the "American Indian Wars" Escape Game Teaching the conflict between Indigenous nations and the U.S. government can be challenging due to the complexity of the timeline and the emotional weight of the subject. This escape game moves beyond a simple textbook chapter, encouraging students to analyze the strategic, geographic, and human elements of these conflicts from 1811 to 1890. Here is why this resource is a vital addition to your US History curriculum: 1. Tackles Historica
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
Civil Rights Movement Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose the "Civil Rights Movement" Escape Game Teaching the Civil Rights Movement requires balancing historical facts with the emotional weight of the struggle for equality. This escape game achieves that balance by immersing students directly in the voices of the leaders who defined the era, moving beyond textbook summaries to deep document analysis. Here is why this resource is a powerful addition to your US History curriculum: 1. Immersion through Primary Source Audio This game u
6th - 12th
Government, U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
New Deal Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose "The New Deal" Escape Game The New Deal can often feel like a dizzying "alphabet soup" of agencies and acts. This escape game cuts through the confusion, allowing students to experience the era not just as a list of acronyms, but as a desperate time where government intervention offered real hope to everyday Americans. Here is why this resource is a powerful tool for your Great Depression unit: 1. Humanizing the History Rather than just memorizing what the "CCC" stood for, st
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
Manifest Destiny: American Movement West Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose the "Manifest Destiny" Escape Game Westward Expansion is often romanticized, but the reality was a grueling test of endurance, logistics, and human will. This escape game strips away the myth, asking students to step into the boots of the pioneers to manage the journey themselves. Here is why this resource is a powerful addition to your US History curriculum: 1. Humanizing the Statistics Textbooks say "thousands migrated," but this game introduces students to specific people.
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
"Technological Innovation" Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose the "Technological Innovation" Escape Game The Industrial Revolution and the Transportation Revolution are often taught as a series of dry dates and inventions. This escape game changes the narrative, asking students to grapple with the impact of these technologies on space, time, and human connection. Here is why this resource is a game-changer for your Social Studies classroom: 1. Hands-On "STEAM" Integration History meets STEM in this interdisciplinary activity. Students
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
French and Indian War Escape Room
Why Teachers Choose the "French and Indian War" Escape Game The French and Indian War is a complex topic involving shifting alliances, geography, and the seeds of the American Revolution. This escape game moves beyond a standard lecture, forcing students to act as historians to "unlock" the narrative of the war. Here is why this resource is an essential addition to your Social Studies toolkit: 1. Authentic Primary Source Analysis This is not just a game; it is a document-based lesson disguised a
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
Colonial Settlement Escape Game
Why Teachers Choose the "Colonial Settlement Escape Game" History often struggles to compete with the immediacy of modern technology in the classroom. This escape game bridges that gap, transforming the passive memorization of dates and colonies into an immersive, high-stakes adventure. Here is why this resource is a must-have for your Social Studies curriculum: 1. It Turns Passive History into Active Experience Textbooks tell students that Jamestown was difficult; this game makes them feel the
6th - 12th
U.S. History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
Early European Exploration of the Americas Escape Game
Turn early European exploration into an immersive, high-engagement learning experience with this Early European Exploration in the Americas escape game. Instead of passively reading about explorers, students actively decode, analyze, map, and problem-solve as they race to complete seven content-rich puzzles focused on key explorers, motivations, routes, and impacts of European expansion in the New World. This escape game guides students through a carefully scaffolded sequence of activities th
6th - 12th
U.S. History, World History
Also included in: U.S. History 10 Escape Game Bundle
6 World History Activities on Imperialism
Six engaging, classroom-ready activities that leverage maps, timelines, and political cartoons to help students actively investigate imperialism rather than passively read about it. These resources guide students in analyzing where imperialism occurred, which nations were responsible, and how regions around the world were affected politically, economically, and culturally. Each activity is designed to build essential historical thinking skills, including sourcing, contextualization, cause-an
6th - 12th
World History
Also included in: World History Multi Unit Activity Bundle
Government Activity Bundle
This Awareness & Advocacy Government Activity Collection is designed to help students move beyond memorization of civic terms and instead actively practice citizenship. Through laws, taxes, constitutional principles, amendments, branches of government, and civic action, students engage in hands-on, discussion-rich, and reflective tasks that make government real, relevant, and meaningful. Perfect for Civics, Government, U.S. History, and middle-to-high school social studies, these activities
6th - 12th
Government
20th Century World History Activity Bundle
This 20th-Century Global Issues and Institutions activity bundle equips teachers with a wide range of interactive, skills-based tasks that help students analyze how economic systems, political institutions, global organizations, and social movements shaped the modern world. These activities emphasize geography, data analysis, primary sources, argumentation, and civic reasoning, making them ideal for World History, AP World History, and Global Studies classrooms. What’s Included: OPEC Map &
6th - 12th
World History
Also included in: World History Multi Unit Activity Bundle
Cold War Activity Bundle
This Cold War activity bundle provides teachers with a diverse set of interactive, inquiry-based tasks that help students understand the political tension, ideological conflict, and global impact of the Cold War. By blending creative expression, primary source analysis, media literacy, geography, and speaking skills, these activities move students beyond surface-level understanding and into meaningful historical analysis. What’s Included: Cold War Baseball Card Activity Students create a ba
6th - 12th
World History
Also included in: World History Multi Unit Activity Bundle
WWII World History Activity Bundle
This World War II activity bundle offers teachers a rich collection of hands-on, inquiry-based tasks designed to deepen student understanding of the war through creativity, analysis, and historical thinking. Instead of worksheets that emphasize recall, these activities ask students to interpret evidence, analyze perspectives, and communicate understanding in meaningful ways—perfect for World History, Honors, and AP classrooms. What’s Included: WWII Stamp Activity Students step into the role
6th - 12th
World History
Also included in: World History Multi Unit Activity Bundle
8 WWI Activities
Eight thoughtfully designed tasks that help students actively investigate World War I through a rich mix of primary source documents, charts, maps, propaganda analysis, Instagram-style activities, and a reflective tombstone project. Rather than passively receiving information, students analyze evidence, track cause-and-effect relationships, and evaluate multiple perspectives to develop a deeper, more nuanced understanding of the war. Students work with primary sources to examine firsthand acc
6th - 12th
World History
Also included in: World History Multi Unit Activity Bundle
7 Activities to help students master World Revolutions
Seven dynamic, student-centered activities designed to move beyond memorization and help students truly understand revolutions through quick writes, hands-on toy creation, and political cartoon analysis. These resources invite students to investigate the causes, turning points, and consequences of revolutions while making abstract ideas concrete and memorable. Through structured quick writes, students regularly practice forming claims, using evidence, and refining historical thinking—perfect
6th - 12th
World History
Also included in: World History Multi Unit Activity Bundle
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About the store
Experience
I have a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction that I completed at the University of South Florida. I have been a professor at USF, Sam Houston State University, the University of West Georgia, and Grand Canyon University. My research has investigated project-based learning, engaging methods, and social-emotional learning. I have been fortunate enough to have had some great experiences with the National Park Service and C-Span where I developed educational materials for both organizations. I have several publications through Teachers Discovery, which provide resources for the classroom.
Teaching style
Student-led, PBL, Active Learning
Awards & shining teacher moments
American History Teacher of the Year
Author of six books
Author of several journal articles on educational methods
My own education history
B.S. USF Social Studies Education
M.A. Adams State University American History
Ph.D. USF Curriculum and Instruction
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