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Vietnam War - Media Impact Lesson and Activities

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Are you looking for a way to incorporate the Vietnam War into your classroom? Are you looking to keep the activity engaging and interesting? This activity brings the media of the Vietnam War era to life for the students. Students will be analyzing

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Songs, Video Files, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.3

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The Renaissance: History through Artwork Lesson Activity

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This activity incorporates in the famous artwork of famous artists from the Renaissance. Students get to view the artwork of Leonardo Da Vinci, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael. They view the importance of the artwork historically and socially.

Subjects:

European History, Art History, For All Subject Areas

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4

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China's One Child Policy Lesson Activities

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This is a great resource that includes many activities to help you teach Mao Ze Dong's One Child policy in China. This incorporates propaganda music of Mao, a reading (that can be tiered for lower level learners), student questions, and some great

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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Auschwitz/Holocaust Lesson with Activities and SPED Activities

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This lesson allows students to watch a video showcasing the arrival of Jews to Auschwitz while answering relating questions. Students will take a virtual tour/trip to Auschwitz, which is free, to view Auschwitz I, Auschwitz II, and the railroad

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Handouts, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

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Geography of Fortnite (updated with Black and White printing option)

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Are your students constantly talking about Fortnite in class? Why not make it work to your advantage? In doing this with my students they thought I was the coolest teacher in the school allowing them to work with Fortnite in class. The biggest

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities

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RH.6-8.7

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Germany Hyperinflation Full Lesson Plan

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This lesson helps your students to learn of the difficult policies set forth in Germany after the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 to end World War I. Germany is in turmoil and this activity works well in conjunction with teaching about the Great

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.2

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Dr. Seuss World War II Activity

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Every student knows the stories of Dr. Seuss. But very few know that he played a major role in World War II propaganda. Through analysis of Yertle the Turtle and his images students will be able to see how Seuss showcased the horrific events of

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.5, RH.9-10.6

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Middle East: Arab Spring Webquest, Project, and Student Response Sheet

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This is a great tool to have students teach each other about the Arab Spring. Firstly you will have students complete a webquest on the Arab Spring. Then, in partners or small groups, students develop a presentation based upon a country that

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Webquests, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8

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Ancient China Webquest

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Are you looking for a way to interactively teach Ancient China yet still engage your students? This activity will do this for you! This webquest uses the British Museum's artifacts and historians to help your students navigate through information on

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.5, RH.9-10.7

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U.S. History Midterm/Final exam

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This is a United States history midterm/final exam for high school that is multiple choice 80 question exam. The exam includes primary documents, analyzation of political cartoons and more. This is a great tool for teachers in a bind trying to make

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Assessment

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3

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Greek Culture Station Rotation

By The Fire Inside History

This is a great station activity. This will take your students two full class periods. With 8 stations this will require you to manage the timing for your students. A culminating writing activity, CER, is available for you to provide to your

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$3.50

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United States Middle School Full Year History Unit

By The Fire Inside History

This product is perfect for you! Do you teach middle school U.S. history? Then this full year plan is for you. You receive the entire course that is paced out for you. You receive engaging lessons that will challenge your students, provide you with

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

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India: Ganges River Pollution Webquest

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This is a great activity to explain the importance of the Ganges River to the people of India and on the Hindu people. This activity is a great building activity for the finalization activity India: Ganges River Pamphlet Activity. The weblinks

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Webquests

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4

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Music of the American Civil War

By The Fire Inside History

Are you looking for an engaging way to teach the Civil War? Music plays a vital role in our lives. Students will look at the music of the Civil War to see the impact it had upon the war and the soldiers. These songs still play a role today. You

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Music

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

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Ancient Egypt: Your Personal Afterlife Activity

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This is a great activity to assess your students' knowledge after teaching about pyramids. This activity not only has students be creative by generating their death masks, they must write about their choices of color, shapes and images inclued. Then

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

$3.00

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Hammurabi's Code Choice Board

By The Fire Inside History

This lesson allows students to choose their method of showcasing their knowledge on Hammurabi's Code of Laws. There are four potential ways that your students can show their knowledge: - comic- Superheros (students choose different superheros to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Activboard Activities

$3.00

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Ancient Egypt: Plundering the Pyramids Written Activity

By The Fire Inside History

This is a great activity to assess your students' knowledge after teaching about pyramids. This activity includes a rubric for you! You can even leave this activity when you need a substitute activity. Students must be creative and explain how they

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$2.50

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Financial Literacy Unit (18 Days/9 Lessons)

By The Fire Inside History

This product is perfect for you! Are you looking to find an easy method to implement financial literacy into a middle school social studies course? Are you looking for a mini unit on finance to help your students understand various terminology

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

$25.00

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Electing a World Leader - Showing Bias in History

By The Fire Inside History

Are you looking for an activity to help introduce history to your students and showcase bias? Then look no further! This is a very unique activity that shows how bias can impact history, judgement, and decisions in life. when I start this activity I

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$2.50

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Non-Violence DBQ with Gandhi and Mandela

By The Fire Inside History

This mini-DBQ has five documents to have students explain what made non-violence work. Using Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi this DBQ is a great assessment of India and South Africa units. It also works well as a comparative writing piece. This

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

DBQs

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.6, WHST.11-12.1a, WHST.11-12.1b, WHST.11-12.1c

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught in the public school level for 17 years. I have developed curriculum for my county, my state, PBS, the National Archives, and Maryland Humanities. My lessons are aligned with CCRS, C3, and incorporate the Maryland Department of Education standards. As standards will continue to change I will edit my products to ensure that they align to the appropriate standards.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Creative, project based learning, group work, diversification, ESOL, and SPED

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

History Day Teacher of the Year 2013 and 2018 Maryland Middle School History Day Teacher of the Year 2018 History Day Organizer Curricular Developer Award winner 2013 - present

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. History - Washington College '06 M.A. History - American Public University '12 Administrator Certification - Towson University '14

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a certified instructor for Primary Source education through the Library of Congress and National Archives. All of my sources come from their free library there. I am also certified to teach through the Blackboard Learning community.

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English Language Arts, Specialty, Math, Science, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Graphic Arts, Music, Career and Technical Education, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Religion, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Business, Economics , Writing, Asian Studies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, For All Subjects, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Women's History Month, African History