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By Social Studies Stars
This is a worksheet to help students distinguish between physical, political, and thematic maps. Students look at 6 maps and identify the map type and them explain how they knew that was the correct answer. This is the perfect way to quickly assess
Subjects:
World History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts, Homework
$2.40
5
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By Social Studies Stars
This resource includes handouts for five major climate zones (tropical, arid, polar, temperate, and continental). Each handout includes key facts, example locations, maps, and key images. There are also two student worksheets: one is a graphic
Subjects:
Earth Sciences, World History, Geography
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Printables
$3.25
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Digital Download PDF (0.62 MB)
By Social Studies Stars
This is a project to learn about developments during Islam's Golden Age! Specifically, it focuses on important Muslim thinkers during the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. This is a GOOGLE SLIDES project and is intended to be assigned digitally! This is
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Research, Projects, Activities
$5.50
3
Online Resource
Google Slides™
By Social Studies Stars
This is a Google Slides template to assist students in writing essays. This resource is a highly scaffolded writing guide to help students plan, outline, craft, and edit an essay. It can be used for asynchronous or synchronous instruction. The
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Word Walls, Interactive Notebooks
$5.00
2
Online Resource
Google Slides™
By Social Studies Stars
This is a great immersive project with lots of student choice! This is a GOOGLE SLIDES project and is intended to be assigned digitally! Students can choose to learn about one of 8 current event issues in Africa, ranging from Artificial Intelligence
Subjects:
English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Research, Projects, Activities
$5.50
1
Online Resource
Google Docs™
By Social Studies Stars
These materials include a one-pager about each of the five pillars of Islam. This is a perfect introduction for students into the core beliefs of one of the world's oldest religions. These readings pair perfectly with the Five Pillars of Islam
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Religion
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Printables
$1.50
4
Digital Download PDF (0.22 MB)
By Social Studies Stars
This set of handouts explores five major developments during the Neolithic Revolutions: division of labor, farming tools, Neolithic art, food surplus, and permanent settlements. For each of these, there is a short text about that the development and
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Printables
$3.50
7
Digital Download PDF (1.08 MB)
By Social Studies Stars
This is a 26-question multiple choice test that covers early humans and the Neolithic Revolution. Four of the questions have students read a short text and respond to it; the other questions are information and vocabulary recall. The test answers
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Activities, Assessment, Printables
$5.00
Online Resource
Google Docs™
By Social Studies Stars
This is the perfect graphic organizer for students taking notes on the five pillars of Islam! Visualizing the pillars helps students understand how these beliefs hold up the Muslim religion. This graphic organizer pairs perfectly with the Five
Subjects:
World History, Religion
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers
$1.25
1
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By Social Studies Stars
This set of resources sets students up to debate the main catalyst of the US Civil War: 1) Constitutional Compromises, 2) Westward Expansion, or 3) The Election of 1860. This activity has students break into four teams, one for each of these root
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, History
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers
$2.75
Online Resource
Google Docs™
By Social Studies Stars
This is a personal favorite in my classroom! Students consider 5 "court cases" and what would be an appropriate way to address these issues in modern society. Then, students examine Hammurabi's legal structure from ancient Mesopotamia and how those
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
$2.50
Online Resource
Google Docs™
By Social Studies Stars
(Updated August 2023) This is a great student-friendly resource to help them learn about Africa's rich history and present. Created on Google Slides, this resource is easily adapted to fit your classroom. Students are presented with 9 Historical
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, African History
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Research, Projects, Activities
$5.00
Online Resource
Google Slides™
By Social Studies Stars
This is a 23-question multiple choice test for a unit on world religions. It covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, as well as general questions about the purpose of religion. This test pairs with the World Religions Study
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Religion
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Assessment
$5.00
Digital Download PDF (0.07 MB)
By Social Studies Stars
This is a student-facing tool for a summative discussion around the question: To what extent does Lincoln deserve to be considered “The Great Emancipator”?This resource offers structure for students to answer the question and provide supporting
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Worksheets, Graphic Organizers
$1.75
Online Resource
Google Docs™
By Social Studies Stars
This digital resource is for a final project on the question To what extent does Lincoln deserve to be considered “The Great Emancipator”? but can also be adapted for any essential question for any subject area! Students are given four project
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers
$1.75
Online Resource
Google Docs™
By Social Studies Stars
This is a summative assessment for a unit about world religions. This includes: -Task description -Extended rubric -Printable rubrics -General education student writing sheets -Modified/scaffolded student writing sheets The task puts students
Subjects:
Other (Social Studies - History), Religion, Writing
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Assessment
$5.50
2
Digital Download PDF (0.26 MB)
By Social Studies Stars
This activity helps student unpack and analyze Nazi propaganda! The worksheet includes 4 examples of Nazi posters and for each asks students to jot about what they notice, the intended audience, the message of the propaganda and their own analysis.
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, European History, World History
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, DBQs
$2.25
Online Resource
Google Docs™
By Social Studies Stars
This is a template for a Black History Month Project. Students are tasked with curating a museum exhibit on two lesser-known Black figures. The hope is to move BHM beyond simple stories of MLK and Rosa Parks. Students are guided through choosing a
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, Other (Social Studies - History), Black History Month
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Types:
Projects, Activities, Internet Activities
$3.75
1
Online Resource
Google Slides™
By Social Studies Stars
This is a 26-question multiple choice test that covers early humans and the Neolithic Revolution. Four of the questions have students read a short text and respond to it; the other questions are information and vocabulary recall. Check out my
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Types:
Assessment
$5.00
1
Digital Download PDF (0.15 MB)
By Social Studies Stars
This activity is centered around the question: did the Neolithic Revolution do more harm or good? By exploring this questions, students develop a deeper understanding of how this seminal moment in history changed the world forever. The front of
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, DBQs
$2.50
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Digital Download PDF (0.11 MB)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Follow me on Instagram at @socialstudiesstars! I am in my 9th year teaching! I currently teach 6th grade social studies in a humanities setting at a large Brooklyn middle school. I am the 6th grade Grade Level Lead, and support coordination across the 6th grade team. Previously I have taught 3rd and 10th grade, at a charter school, and internationally. In addition to teaching, I coach new teachers, run the debate team, and serve on my school's Data Team and Equity Team.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that all students are capable of success. I believe deeply in anti-racist pedagogy. I aim for my class to be both fun and relevant to the real world -- joyful rigor!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Ranked Highly Effective each year by the NYC DOE! I am also a former Fulbright Scholar.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I grew up in Minnesota and attended Northwestern University, where I studied history and political science. I completed my Master's degree at the Relay Graduate School of Education. I am also currently pursuing my doctorate in Education Leadership at NYU!

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