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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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American History: The Impact of the Radio int he 1920s
This lesson provides students with the essential information on how the radio shaped mass culture of America. The student activity helps students engage with the examples presented and draw conclusions about the material.
11th
Social Studies
“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”: FDR Declaration of War Close Reading
Use this document to ensure students are following along as you read FDR's request to Congress to declare war on Japan. Discussion questions are included after the close reading activity.
11th
U.S. History
Yellow Journalism and the Spanish American War Worksheet
You can use this lesson plan to fill the entire class period. The students start with a bell ringer task to develop a yellow journalism article for a paper. Next, the students conduct research using the internet of your textbook on U.S. involvement in South America. The students conclude the lesson by describing the Spanish American War Memorial and considering the impact of the war.
11th
U.S. History
Enacting Project-Based Learning Tasks
This presentation provides research to support teachers in enacting PBL. The information included will empower teachers to overcome the two most common reasons teachers do not enact PBL, time and grading. Included in the presentation are three documents to help teachers grade student work and make sure the time spent on projects is productive. This presentation will add confidence to your staff and equip your teachers will the tools they need.
Adult Education, Higher Education
Play-Doh: An Arts-Based Formative Assessment
This presentation covers the importance of using frequent formative assessments. Empower your staff to become creative practitioners through the use of arts-based assessments like the use of Play-Doh. This presentation helps teachers see the value in creative tasks for students in a way that aligns with standards-based learning. Be creative, help students improve, and enjoy learning this is a step in the process.
Adult Education, Higher Education
APUSH Key Concept 6.2 Mormonism DBQ
This DBQ helps students consider Mormonism in the American West through the score of Key Concept 6.2. Key Concept 6.2 — The migrations that accompanied industrialization transformed both urban and rural areas of the United States and caused dramatic social and cultural change. This DBQ includes 9 documents to analyze and multiple questions with each document to enhance analysis and enhance the class discussion.
11th
U.S. History
CCSS, TEKS
CCRA.L.6
, LA.9-12.E1.4.F
Instagram formative assessment U.S. History a New Nation
Use this formative assessment tool to help students analyze and explain the Rush-Bagot Treaty 1817, Adams- Onis Treaty 1819, and the Monroe Doctrine 1823. These terms are frequently covered on end-of-course assessments. This is a fun and creative way for students to identify and share what the terms are about.
11th
U.S. History
Historical Action Figure Project
Use this action figure analysis project for any chapter. You compile a list of notable people from the unit you are teaching then use this resource as directions and a template to help students explore, conduct research, and creatively share their findings.
9th - 12th
U.S. History, World History
Founding Fathers Lego Formative Assessment
Your students will create Lego characters and a playset that identifies the characteristics of essential Revolutionary events and players. The students will identify and describe the essential role of 5 people commonly tested in U.S. History end-of-course exams.
11th
U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
First Peoples (American History)
This PowerPoint presentation is great for the first unit of American History. The lesson starts with a bell work activity to build anunderstanding of the students in the class. Next, you will conduct a simulation on exploring the new world. You then will conduct an analysis of the different geographical regions and the people who lived in those areas. The presentation comes with a guided note-taking guide to keep students engaged.
11th
U.S. History
Overland Trails Escape Game: APUSH 5.1.I.A
The primary source documents used in the puzzles help expand the traditional narrative of American history textbooks through the inclusion of the accounts of women. Primary sources provide students first-hand accounts rarely found in secondary social studies textbooks (Scheuerell, 2019). I selected sources that represented multiple perspectives, particularly counternarratives and marginalized voices (Crowley & King, 2018). The lack of women and girls in textbooks and curriculum expands the bro
8th - 11th, Higher Education
Other (Social Studies), Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS, TEKS, VA SOL
RI.11-12.2
, RI.11-12.4
, CCRA.R.1
+12
Poster Notes for any History Class
This template allows you to identify any section of your text to assign for a student or group of students to read and complete activities that show mastery of the section. The students can jigsaw the material to allow for a quick review of a unit. This is also a great lesson plan when you are out sick. The directions are easy to follow and the work can be done independently. This activity can work in any history class for any topic.
6th - 12th
Social Studies
Twitter Review of Containment, Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, Korean War, G.I.
Use this activity to review Containment, Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, Korean War, G.I. Bill, Truman’s integration policies, McCarthyism, the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act, and Sputnik. Students will draw pictures and summarize each term. The results can be shared din class or used to decorate your classroom.
11th
U.S. History
WWII Battle Analysis Project
Use this document to help students research a battle from WWII. Help students identify which battle to select then send them on their way with this document that helps students identify the important items from each battle. To conclude the activity have the students present and answer the questions as they listen to their peers.
11th
U.S. History
Great Depression Brother Can You Spare a Dime song analysis
This document helps hold students accountable for listening to the song Brother Can You Spare a Dime and has two discussion questions posted at the end of the document. This can be used to hold students accountable for an in-class activity, a bell work task, or homework.
11th
U.S. History
War Hero Trading Card
You can use this activity to have students evaluate, research, communicate, and share information about notable characters in warfare. You supply the list of people the students can select from. The students use this template to investigate essential elements of the person and their actions during the conflict. The students then trade cards and collect information from each.
9th - 12th
Social Studies
American Labor Movement Hero Graphic Organizer
Allow your students to select an influential person from the American labor movement. This graphic organizer requires students to document key actions and impacts that person took. The student will then embody those traits as a superhero. The students will convey the characteristics and traits of the people who were influential in a fun and creative way.
11th
U.S. History
Female Progressive Era Reformers Worksheet
Use this document to help students research female leaders of the Progressive Era. Jane Addams, Mary McLeod Bethune, Nellie Bly, Margaret Sanger, Ruth Hanna McCormick, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett are the women often associated with this movement. Allow the students to select a person toconduct research and share with the class. The document asks students to identify the person, actions, and impact.
11th
U.S. History
Civil War Battle Postcard
Use this template as a way for students to conduct research and communicate their findings on the significance of a Civil War battle. Post the assignments on a wall and have the students summarize each postcard to conduct a review of the unit.
11th
U.S. History
Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and Jackson Lego Formative Assessment
Your students will investigate thedomestic and international events of each of the five listed presidents. This graphic organizer is a fun and creative way for students to showcase their understanding.
11th
U.S. History
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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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