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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
About the store
Welcome! I’m a secondary social studies educator who believes learning should be engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all students. My store is built from real classroom experience and real student needs—every resource you see here has been created with students in mind.
I specialize in Modern World History and AP World History–style thinking, blending historical rigor with creativity. You’ll find resources that emphasize critical thinking, historical reasoning, student choice, and engagement—without adding extra prep stress to teachers.
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The History Iceberg Project
Turn your classroom into a deep dive into the hidden layers of history with The History Iceberg Project — an engaging, student-centered end-of-year activity inspired by the viral “iceberg chart” trend from YouTube and TikTok! Students move beyond basic textbook knowledge to uncover lesser-known events, shocking truths, forgotten stories, secret operations, and controversial moments connected to Industrialization, Imperialism, WWI, WWII, the Cold War, and Decolonization. In this highly engaging p
9th - 12th
European History, Other (Social Studies), World History
True Tails of Terror- Campfire Stories End of the Year Project
True Tails of Terror - Campfire Stories Project “And the Worst Part Is… This Really Happened.” Turn your classroom into a dark and immersive storytelling experience with this unforgettable end-of-year World History project! In this highly engaging activity, students work in groups to research and dramatically present terrifying, bizarre, and disturbing TRUE historical events from 1200 to the present. Using suspense, storytelling, dramatic pacing, and historical evidence, students transform real
9th - 12th
European History, Other (Social Studies), World History
High School Survival Guide Project
The Surviving High School Survival Guide Project challenges students to create a guidebook filled with advice, survival strategies, warnings, and reflections designed to help future students successfully navigate high school life. Students combine creativity, humor, storytelling, reflection, and real-life experience to create visually engaging survival manuals that explore academics, friendships, stress, time management, school culture, and more. Perfect for: High School Advisory/Homeroom En
9th - 12th
For All Subjects
“Get to Know Me” Iceberg Project
The Get to Know Me Iceberg Project is a creative student identity activity where students design an iceberg presentation representing the different layers of who they are — from surface-level interests to deeper values, experiences, goals, and motivations. Inspired by the popular “iceberg” trend students recognize from social media and YouTube culture, this project encourages meaningful self-reflection while helping classmates and teachers truly get to know one another. Perfect for: Middle Sch
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For All Subjects
Protestant Reformation Maze Project
Bring the Protestant Reformation to life with this hands-on, visual maze project that helps students understand how Christianity fractured into multiple denominations—while still sharing common beliefs. In this project, students design a maze map where each path represents a major Christian denomination during the Reformation. As students move through twists and turns, they explore key leaders, beliefs, and events, ultimately converging at a shared center that represents what unites all Christia
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
The Year That Changed Me Project
Turn your classroom into a “Reflection Museum” by allowing students to present their exhibits gallery-walk style while classmates leave positive comments or reflections at each station! The Year That Changed Me is a creative reflection-based museum project that encourages students to explore their growth, challenges, accomplishments, and experiences throughout the school year. Students create a personalized “museum exhibit” presentation that tells the story of how they changed over the course
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For All Subjects
Resistance Strategy Lab: Resistance to Imperial Powers Project
How Do You Fight an Empire? (1750–1900) Small Group Research & Strategic Defense Project Help students move beyond memorizing rebellions and instead analyze why resistance strategies were chosen. In this small group project, students examine major resistance movements from 1750 to 1900 and defend whether the chosen strategy was the most logical option given its structural conditions. Instead of simply describing what happened, students must think like strategic advisors and answer: Was this rebe
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Map of Me - Get to Know Me Activity
Map of Me | Beginning of the Year Creative Get-to-Know-You Activity Start the school year with creativity, self-expression, and classroom community building! The “Map of Me” activity is an engaging back-to-school project in which students create a personalized fantasy-style map that represents their personality, interests, goals, memories, strengths, and experiences. This low-prep activity encourages meaningful student reflection while helping teachers learn more about their students in a fun a
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For All Subjects
Concept Chain Midterm Project from Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution
Concept Connection Chain Project Modern World History | Renaissance → Industrial RevolutionHelp students see history as a connected story, not isolated units! This hands-on, collaborative project challenges students to connect key concepts across multiple historical eras and explain how one idea or event led to the next. Students work in small groups to build a visual concept chain, using arrows and short written explanations to demonstrate cause-and-effect thinking, historical sequencing,
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Industrial Revolution System Failure Report | Project-Based Assessment
Help students analyze the Industrial Revolution in a new, innovative way by treating it as a system under stress. In this project, students act as historical investigators who examine a major “system failure” of the Industrial Revolution—such as child labor, unsafe factories, pollution, urban overcrowding, or class inequality. Instead of memorizing facts, students analyze what went wrong, why it happened, who it affected, and how people attempted to fix it. This activity encourages critical thin
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
History Influencer Project – Midterm Assessment
Looking for a creative, rigorous midterm project that gets students thinking deeply about power, ideas, and historical conflict before the Industrial Revolution? The History Influencer Project asks students to reimagine major historical movements as if they were competing for attention, influence, and control on social media. This project blends historical analysis, inquiry, creativity, and presentation skills—making it an engaging alternative to a traditional exam while still assessing deep c
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies), World History
Resistance Spectrum Lab: Peaceful vs. Violent Responses (1750–1900)
Help students master one of the most challenging historical thinking skills: evaluating extent. This engaging, ready-to-use spectrum activity asks students to analyze resistance movements between 1750 - 1900 and determine where they fall on a continuum from peaceful to violent. Instead of simple labeling, students must justify their placement using evidence and degree-based reasoning. Perfect for: AP World History (Unit 5 / Imperialism) Honors World History Pre-DBQ skill building Virtual le
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Subject Scramble: Low-Prep Vocabulary Warm-Ups for Any Subject
Looking for a quick, engaging, and flexible warm-up that gets students thinking critically about content vocabulary? Subject Scramble is a low-prep, high-engagement activity set that uses Scrabble-style letter tiles to reinforce academic vocabulary across any subject area. Perfect for bell ringers, early finishers, review days, or collaborative thinking routines, these activities take just 2–5 minutes and work beautifully in pairs, small groups, or whole-class settings. Students collaborate to
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Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Social Studies)
Hot Seat Hijinks Icebreaker Game
Hot Seat Hijinks is a fast-paced, low-prep classroom game designed to build community, spark laughter, and get students talking—without putting too much pressure on anyone. Perfect for the beginning of the year, after breaks, advisory periods, or anytime your class needs a fun reset! In this activity, one student sits in the “Hot Seat” while classmates draw question cards and ask light-hearted, engaging questions. The student must answer quickly, keeping the energy high and the mood positive. Af
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Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Social Studies)
Get a Clue About Me! – Icebreaker Activity
Looking for a fun, low-prep icebreaker that gets students moving, talking, and laughing? Get a Clue About Me! is a CLUE-inspired activity that helps students introduce themselves in a silly, creative, and stress-free way—perfect for the first days of school or anytime you want to build classroom community. Students receive a mystery combination and must mingle with classmates, asking yes/no questions to figure out their own identity before revealing it to the class.
K - 12th
Other (ELA), Other (Math), Other (Social Studies)
Ottoman Empire Background Lesson | Middle East Before WWI | Slides + Notes
Before students can understand modern Middle Eastern borders, conflicts, and identities, they need to understand what existed before World War I. This one-day background lesson introduces students to the Ottoman Empire, the long-lasting imperial system that governed much of the Middle East for over 600 years. Through visuals, discussion, and low-structure thinking notes, students explore how empires function, how the Ottomans managed diversity, and why the collapse of an empire can lead to insta
9th - 12th
Other (Social Studies)
Cereal Box Learning Series Poster Collection
Transform your classroom into a vibrant, engaging space with the Cereal Box Learning Series — a bold and playful collection of educational posters designed in nostalgic retro pop art cereal box style! Each poster features a different subject or skill area, wrapped in a fun, visually striking format to boost student curiosity, creativity, and confidence. 6 full-page printable posters (A4 or US Letter compatible): Grit-Os – Growth mindset & perseverance Fact Flakes – Media literacy & fact vs. opin
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Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning
Funny Historical Figure Posters
Add a touch of humor and history to your classroom walls! This "Historically Speaking... They Were Kinda Funny" poster collection features realistic portraits of iconic historical figures paired with silly, modern quotes that spark laughter and curiosity. From Queen Elizabeth I declaring her solo reign to Genghis Khan casually planning world domination, each poster blends wit, educational value, and vintage art style. Perfect for history teachers, homeschoolers, social studies classrooms, or edu
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Other (ELA), Other (Social Studies)
Comic Book Style Classroom Rules Poster Bundle
Comic Book Style Classroom Rules Poster Bundle – Funny & Engaging Pop Art Decor for Teachers Bring laughter, clarity, and structure to your classroom with this eye-catching Comic Book Style Poster Collection! Inspired by vintage pop art, each of the 7 classroom rule posters delivers clear expectations with a humorous twist your students will love. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, these bold and vibrant visuals promote positive behavior in a fun, memorable way. Whether you’re decora
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Other (Arts), Other (ELA), Social Emotional Learning
Lab Style Science Posters – STEM Icons with Quotes
Bring science to life with this bold and brainy Lab Style STEM Poster Collection featuring: Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Isaac Newton, Nikola Tesla, Katherine Johnson, Stephen Hawking, Ada Lovelace. These realistic illustrations, paired with glowing neon quotes, give your classroom or lab a modern, edgy vibe—perfect for sparking curiosity and celebrating the thinkers who shaped the world. 🧠 Each poster includes: ✔️ A historical portrait ✔️ A clever, inspiring quote ✔️ Neon glow text with a cha
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Other (Science)
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About the store
Experience
Welcome! I’m a secondary social studies educator who believes learning should be engaging, meaningful, and accessible for all students. My store is built from real classroom experience and real student needs—every resource you see here has been created with students in mind.
I specialize in Modern World History and AP World History–style thinking, blending historical rigor with creativity. You’ll find resources that emphasize critical thinking, historical reasoning, student choice, and engagement—without adding extra prep stress to teachers.
Teaching style
I teach College Prep and AP Modern World History at the high school level. I have extensive experience working with diverse learners, including English Learners, students with IEPs and GIEPs, and mixed-ability classrooms.
My teaching style is student-centered, structured, and creative.
My own education history
I hold a Master of Education with a strong focus on curriculum, instruction, and educational research. My academic work emphasized data-driven instruction, assessment design, and reflective teaching practices.
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