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Longmont, Colorado, United States
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I teach high school and middle school history! I have taught both in brick and mortar schools in title 1 areas as well at schools with high affluence and GT populations. I am currently in a completely virtual school and focus on using my expertise in curriculum creation, ELL teaching and learning, and organizational management and change leadership to focus on not just engaging lessons but creating systems that help teachers focus on teaching and students focus on learning.
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Preview of Social Studies Lesson Library

Social Studies Lesson Library

Are you looking for inspiration? Do you want some new ideas? Do you just need some lessons that require little to no set up on your part? Look no further! These lessons include activities that work for any Social studies class Bad News Bias in HistoryCurrent event connectionsDecoding Media BiasProve it ChallengeResources Grab Social Media ProfileSave our Inventions Trade Game Timeline ChallengeAnd lessons that are content specific to Government, US History, and Geography but can hit stan
Preview of Customizable Virtual Learning Lessons Bundle-Any subject

Customizable Virtual Learning Lessons Bundle-Any subject

You can customize these lessons to fit any subject area. There are 11 different lessons in the bundle plus how to directions for utilizing the bundle overall with suggestions and tips. These can be quick introduction assignments or longer assessments depending on how you use them and all can be done remotely for your students. Most are created as student directions with red text for where you need to customize for yourself. Virtual learning is a great way to engage students by empowering t
Preview of Ultimate Lesson Bundle

Ultimate Lesson Bundle

Get my Lessons for any subject, my class builder/ team builder lessons and my Social studies lessons all together into one great bundle! These lessons are great for when you need inspiration or activities with little to no set up! Even the social studies one's can be quickly adjusted to other subjects!
Preview of Virtual activities Social Studies bundle

Virtual activities Social Studies bundle

Many of these lessons can be customized to fit any subject area. There are 13 different lessons in the bundle.. These can be quick introduction assignments or longer assessments depending on how you use them and all can be done remotely for your students. Most are created as student directions with red text for where you need to customize for yourself. Using virtual activities is a great way to engage students by empowering them to be the experts and do the work of understanding. It also
Preview of Lessons Library

Lessons Library

Are you looking for new ideas for lessons to spice up your teaching? Do you just need a break from planning for a bit? Are you looking for some inspiration for things that can be fun and content based? Look no further! These 11 lessons can be used for any subject area and can be done virtually, in person, or hybrid! And the best part? The slides are set up to plug into what you show your students as directions! Very little set up on your part, and you can use these lessons again and again
Preview of Classbuilding/Teambuilding activities (Virtual, In Person, and Hybrid versions!)

Classbuilding/Teambuilding activities (Virtual, In Person, and Hybrid versions!)

Are you looking for ways to build trust collaboration and fun into your classroom while also working on important academic skills?! Look no further! You get 10 class building/team building activities that can be done virtually, in person, or hybrid!
Preview of Engaging learning bundle

Engaging learning bundle

This bundle includes customizable items that can be used for any subject at the secondary level in order to make learning more engaging by putting students in the driver seat for their own learning! Includes ideas for stations, team building, rubrics, bringing character into the classroom and more!
Preview of PBL Full Unit Outline and student playlist in 1!

PBL Full Unit Outline and student playlist in 1!

Are you wondering exactly how to formulate a unit that utilizes PBL? Do you have some really great lessons that you don't want to get rid of, but you've been told you need to change your units to utilize better teaching practices? Do you love the idea of the design PBL but have no idea how to start teaching that way? Or do you have an amazing unit but want a way to organize it and share it with others? Use this template to get you started! This full customizable unit plan is for you! Not on
Preview of Design Process Full Unit Outline and student playlist in 1!

Design Process Full Unit Outline and student playlist in 1!

Are you wondering exactly how to formulate a unit that utilizes the design process? Do you have some really great lessons that you don't want to get rid of, but you've been told you need to change your units to utilize better teaching practices? Do you love the idea of the design process but have no idea how to start teaching that way? Or do you have an amazing unit but want a way to organize it and share it with others? Use this template to get you started! This full customizable unit plan
Preview of Decline of Rome activity

Decline of Rome activity

This week long activity gets student to evaluate the causes and effects of the fall of Rome before participating in a role play game and then reflecting on their understanding! Great as a summative activity for Rome or world religions units, or a bridge between these units and Medieval Europe!
Preview of PBL based Africa Research project

PBL based Africa Research project

Are you looking for a way to get your students to practice 21st century skills while also learning about the ancient world? Want your students to use the design process? Looking for a way to get your kids to make connections between the past and the present? Or do you want your students to build empathy? Look no further! This research project based in a PBL format asks students to evaluate the causes of poverty in Africa, while also proposing their own solutions! Completely customizable! C
Preview of Africa Children's book

Africa Children's book

Consider having your students take their learning about ancient world topics and make them into children's books! Attached are directions, a note catcher, a checklist, and resources for students to use to showcase their understanding of how ancient African tribes develop into huge Empires! Customizable to change as needed for students or for your topic! Pro Tip: Have your students share them with other elementary aged students for an authentic audience!
Preview of Marketplace Activity

Marketplace Activity

This activity focuses on getting students to use collaboration, problem solving, economic principals, and the design process to create a store front for a classroom marketplace! Can be used as a final assessment or an introduction activity!
Preview of Medieval Dinner Party assessment activity

Medieval Dinner Party assessment activity

Want to find a fun way to end your school year? Look no further than the Medieval Dinner party! This is a great way to allow students to end the year with a party that is also a learning opportunity! You get: Assignment with directions and note catcher for students Organizational spreadsheet for roles with research links A rubric to assess it all!
Preview of Create your own civilization

Create your own civilization

Great summative activity to start or end world history! Get your students to show their understanding of civilizations while also getting to be creative and have fun! You get: Full assignment description/directions Note catcher for students Peer review Checklist Self assessment rubric Project rubric
Preview of Character traits activity

Character traits activity

Use this character inventory to 1) get to know your students better 2) create metacognition 3) practice reflection and goal setting 4) create action plans and provide systems of support for your students This activity can be done 1x a week, 1x a month, 1x a unit, or 1x a quarter! It is also great for data to use during conferences! Want to download it for free? Visit www.thiswasntonthelesonplan.com !
Preview of Silk Road Reenactment

Silk Road Reenactment

Want to find a way to bring history to life? Looking for some PBL ideas for ancient China! Try this silk road re-enactment! Includes teacher directions, resources, and customizable handouts!
Preview of Investigations Stations activities

Investigations Stations activities

Use these actives to build expertise and knowledge, and have students make connections with their learning to deepen their understanding of any given topic. Great for formative assessment, and best when used as stations activities!
Preview of International Trade Role play

International Trade Role play

This fun activity is a great way to get your students to understand the basics of international trade!
Preview of Map investigation

Map investigation

Get students to build background knowledge and develop map skills!
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About the store

Experience

I teach high school and middle school history! I have taught both in brick and mortar schools in title 1 areas as well at schools with high affluence and GT populations. I am currently in a completely virtual school and focus on using my expertise in curriculum creation, ELL teaching and learning, and organizational management and change leadership to focus on not just engaging lessons but creating systems that help teachers focus on teaching and students focus on learning.

Teaching style

I use the work shop method, PBL, love and logic, open-ended questions, student driven backwards design, and blended learning to guide my instruction.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Worked on leadership teams at school and district level, curriculum teams to create and evaluate systems to support teachers in achieving standards, I lead online professional development programs for the district to showcase how to engage students more effectively and have served as a coach and mentor to other teachers.

My own education history

I have my undergraduate degree in history from the University of Colorado, a Masters of Science Degree in Education with concentrations in Organizational Management and Change Leadership and ELL Teaching and Learning, as well as over 100 credit hours of PD for accreditation in programs like Apple Vanguard teacher, Nearpod certified educator, Emergenetics certified educator, thinking maps certification and more.