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PBS Freedom Riders Documentary Video Questions

By Rachel Theus

This 45-question video guide helps students view the PBS documentary film "Freedom Riders" (2011). Questions are in order with the video presentation. Answer key is provided. The film can be purchased from PBS or viewed in sections online. The

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Printables, Movie Guides

$3.00

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Three Branches of Government Trifold Handout

By Rachel Theus

This is a simple handout that can be used to teach the basic functions of the three branches of government. It could also be paired with another sheet and transformed into a foldable.

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables

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Mississippi Indian Tribes Project

By Rachel Theus

Compressed folder contains a rubric for a poster project on Native Mississippi Tribes for regular and honors classes, an example of a project as a guideline for students, a short list of internet resources with information on these tribes, and a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Posters

$1.99

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Three Branches of Government Tree

By Rachel Theus

Simple handout with the three branches of government listed on branches of a cartoon tree. This handout could be used to list the purposes of each branch, the people who are members of each branch, or any other way you see fit.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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World Religions Map Quiz

By Rachel Theus

Printable document containing a blank map that can be used to highlight where certain religions are most prominent. Also contains a colored map to be used as an answer key.

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Religion

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Assessment, Printables

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World Religions Comprehensive PowerPoint

By Rachel Theus

Massive PowerPoint presentation on world religions created using Chapter 7 from Fouberg’s Human Geography textbook. Information can be used to teach any major world religion or to compare religious traditions. Created for a Human Geography graduate

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Religion

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$6.00

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Black History Month Shoe Design

By Rachel Theus

Black History Month Shoe DesignIncluded in this purchase:- Shoe Design Project Handout (PDF and Word files)- Shoe Sketch (if you want to make a different handout- JPEG)- Voting Sheet for Students (PDF)- Tally Sheet to count votes (for teacher-

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Black History Month

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Projects, Activities

$5.00

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Mississippi Studies Ch. 1-2 Geography Assessments

By Rachel Theus

This bundle includes a Mississippi Studies Vocabulary Quiz (one Honors/one regular) and a Mississippi Geography Test (one Honors/one regular). I also included the full list of vocabulary definitions from the MS textbook as a reference to the

Subjects:

Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

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Not Grade Specific

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Assessment

$1.99

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The World Wars Mini-Series Bundle

By Rachel Theus

This set includes several activities to use during or after viewing the three episode History Channel Mini-Series, The World Wars (2014).Contents include:- 8-multiple choice daily quizzes (5 questions each) based on viewing from each day (my classes

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Movie Guides

$5.00

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American Landforms Handout

By Rachel Theus

Simple graphic organizer for students to use when learning basic geographical landforms and terms. Students have space to define the term, draw a picture, and list examples of each landform.Zip folder contains a blank handout (PDF and Word document)

Subjects:

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

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$1.00

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World History Tests and Exams

By Rachel Theus

Collection of 13 World History tests and exams using Prentice Hall's "World History: Connections to Today - The Modern Era" 2005 edition as a resource.Topics covered in the materials include:- Enlightenment- French Revolution- American Revolution-

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

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Assessment

$15.00

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Black History Icons Quote Bubbles

By Rachel Theus

Quotes from famous black leaders that can be used as classroom decor or a Black History Month bulletin board. Pictures of the people are not included in this document due to copyrights, but you can easily search for pictures online to add to the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month

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Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

$2.00

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Mississippi Studies Bundle

By Rachel Theus

Bundle includes 5 PowerPoint presentations and one Mississippi Native American Tribes project aligned with the Mississippi history textbook and curriculum.*Bonus file included: PBS Freedom Riders Documentary Viewing Guide with answer key

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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Not Grade Specific

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Movie Guides

$15.92

$14.33

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Introduction to Mississippi Studies-Week 1 Topics

By Rachel Theus

This zip file contains basic information about Mississippi that can be used as an introduction to MS Studies. It includes a list of MS symbols, a MS Pretest and answer key, a MS Quiz, and an outline map of the MS counties. The song ("Go

Subjects:

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

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts, Assessment

$1.99

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World History Bundle (Assessments)

By Rachel Theus

World History Bundle includes:- 7 Study Guides- 13 Tests and Exams- 11 Vocabulary Quizzes- PDF and Word document of Vocabulary listsAll files can be edited to better work for your classes. Files were created using Prentice Hall's "World History:

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:

Study Guides, Assessment

$20.00

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World History: French Revolution Bundle

By Rachel Theus

Includes PowerPoint presentation, printable guided notes for sections 1-2 and 5, printable notes page for sections 3-4, and mini-quiz with answer key for Chapter 6 in Prentice Hall's "World History: Connections to Today - The Modern Era" 2005

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment

$5.00

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Three Branches of Government Graphic Organizer

By Rachel Theus

This graphic organizer is a basic chart that can be used to list WHO is a part of each branch, WHAT their duties are, and WHERE they can be found.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

FREE

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World History Vocabulary

By Rachel Theus

Vocabulary terms and definitions for World History course from Prentice Hall's "World History: Connections to Today - The Modern Era" 2005 edition. Vocabulary from chapters 5-23 (not including 8, 13, and 16).Many terms will be similar to other

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Test Preparation

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Handouts, Printables

$6.00

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Three Branches of Government Quiz

By Rachel Theus

Simple quiz on information about the three branches of government. I'm using it in my classes as a chance to earn bonus points or token money and to motivate them to learn in a competitive situation.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Printables

FREE

Digital Download PDF (0.61 MB)

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World History Study Guides

By Rachel Theus

Collection of 7 study guides for World History course using materials from Prentice Hall's "World History: Connections to Today - The Modern Era" 2005 edition.Study guides provide summaries of information for students to review in preparation for

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:

Study Guides, Handouts, Printables

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (0.17 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching: - 7th grade Civics - 10th grade US History - 11th grade US History Classroom Teaching: - 8th grade World History - 9th grade World History - 9th grade World Geography - 9th grade Mississippi Studies - 10th grade World History - 10th grade US History - 11th grade US History - 12th grade Government

MY TEACHING STYLE

Interactive, hands-on, group work, exploratory, self-motivated. I encourage my students to take ownership of their education by allowing them to learn from their peers and by using resources available to them. I promote curiosity and conversation in order to boost student engagement. Responsibility, engagement, and collaboration are the roots of my approach.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

High School: Alabama School of Mathematics and Science (June 2007) B.A. Political Science: Auburn University (May 2011) M.S. Secondary Social Studies Education: Samford University (December 2012) Instructional Leadership Certification: University of West Alabama (December 2020)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I taught one year of World History, Mississippi Studies, and World Geography at Terry High School in Terry, MS. I have 6 years experience as the Social Studies teacher for the Youth Detention Center in Birmingham, AL which houses students of varying ages who have been arrested for committing crimes where I taught all content areas in the Social Studies curriculum in order to service each student. I taught 8th grade Ancient World History and 10th grade US History in Jefferson County, AL. Currently, I am serving as Instructional Coach in a 7-12 public school.