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Adam Nance
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"If they don't learn the way we teach, teach the way they learn".
 
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By Adam Nance
This is an examination of four of America's most prominent industrialists. This activity gives a short biography of four American industrialists (Rockefeller, Carnegie, Morgan, and Vanderbilt) and a graphic organizer. The graphic organizer asks
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education
Types:
Outlines, Graphic Organizers
$6.00
$4.00
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By Adam Nance
This is a collection of documents inteneded to be used for a Document Based Question (DBQ). This DBQ is based on the question 'what caused the Civil War'? These documents include quotes, maps, and political cartoons.
Subjects:
U.S. History, History, Writing
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool
Types:
DBQs
$3.00
$2.50
23
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By Adam Nance
This activity requires students to analyze some of the factors that formed Adolf Hitler into the brutal person that he was. Just as seen on some of their favorite television shows, students are asked to examine the information that they are
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Projects, Activities, Printables
$4.00
$3.00
16
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By Adam Nance
This is a practice ACT reading and practice questions for students preparing to take the ACT. The reading section of the ACT is mimicked with this activity.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Simulations
$1.00
11
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By Adam Nance
This is a collection of documents and a prompt centered around the 1920's and 1930's
Subjects:
U.S. History, History, Writing
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff
Types:
DBQs
$6.00
$5.00
3
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By Adam Nance
This is a Power Point presentation that outlines in the American Industrial Revolution. It includes a description of industrialization, the harnessing of natural resources, the discussion of Robber Barons vs. Captains of Industry, etc.
Subjects:
U.S. History, Study Skills
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschool
Types:
Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations
$3.00
$2.00
6
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By Adam Nance
This is a primary document from Alabama. This was a test used in the early 1900's to keep African Americans from voting. The state would issue this test to see if African Americans could read, however, this test is impossible to pass. I let my
Subjects:
Government, U.S. History
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Simulations
$1.00
8
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By Adam Nance
This reading with discussion questions examines the brutality of the Japanese army during WWII. It examines the treatment of American and Filipino POWs as they were transported by their Japanese captors.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts
$3.00
$2.00
4
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By Adam Nance
This is a chart that asks students to analyze Washington's Farewell Address. Students are asked to explain what Washington meant when he outlined his concerns for the future of the nation. Then students are asked to explain if the United States
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Graphic Organizers
$4.00
$3.00
8
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By Adam Nance
This is a number of questions centered around Social Darwinism that challenges students to think abstractly.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education
Types:
Activities, Handouts
$1.00
8
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By Adam Nance
This is a rubric designed to be applied to any Document Based Question (DBQ). It is a 0-9 scale for a five paragraph essay and a score for mechanics in writing as well.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
DBQs
$1.50
11
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By Adam Nance
Students are informed that, currently, there is no memorial to honor those who served in the Mexican-American War. This project asks students a number of questions to guide their creation of a potential memorial.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Posters
$4.00
$2.00
2
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By Adam Nance
This is a Document Based Question essay based on industrialization, immigration and closing of the frontier. It includes an essay question and documents to support one's thesis.
Subjects:
U.S. History, History, Writing
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschool
Types:
DBQs
$1.00
1
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By Adam Nance
This is a compare and contrast exercise between the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
Subjects:
U.S. History, World History
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities
$4.00
$3.00
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By Adam Nance
This activity gives students a brief background reading on Andrew Jackson that extolls his good qualities and bad qualities. It also provides a chart for students to outline these qualities.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Graphic Organizers, Cultural Activities
$4.00
$2.00
3
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By Adam Nance
Viewing guide for the movie War Horse. Great WWI movie.
Subjects:
U.S. History, World History
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Movie Guides
$4.00
$3.00
1
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By Adam Nance
A study guide to review the major topics of the American westward expansion and the causes that lead up to the Civil War.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Types:
Study Guides
$3.00
$1.50
2
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By Adam Nance
Several questions centered around 1)The Missouri Compromise, 2)The Compromise of 1850 and 3)Kansas-Nebraska Act. These questions are designed to be accompanied by the three maps of the United States after these state boundaries have been drawn.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Handouts
$3.00
$2.00
1
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By Adam Nance
This is a set up for a class discussion on several possible reasons why the U.S. entered WWI. This is also accompanied by several quotes that prove each of these reasons to be correct or incorrect.
Subjects:
U.S. History, History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Guided Reading Books, Scaffolded Notes
$1.50
$1.00
2
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By Adam Nance
Questions centered around the differences between the New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan.
Subjects:
U.S. History
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers
$3.00
$2.00
2
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Classes taught: U.S. History, American Government and Politics, Honors U.S. History, AP U.S. Government and Politics - Teacher at Eaglecrest High School – one of Newsweek’s 1000 Best High Schools in America - Ranked #824 and among the top 5% of high schools in America - Promoted to Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. Government and Politics - Leader of the Government Professional Learning Team (PLT) as a second year teacher - Student teacher at Cherry Creek High School – Ranked as #310 High School in America in 2007 - Studied under Karen Waples: Academic Advisory Committee for the Social Studies, member and Presenter for College Board AP U.S. Government and Politics and AP Comparative Government teacher training

MY TEACHING STYLE

Numerous styles including: lecture, group work, partner projects, simulations, individual achievment, etc.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

-Canned Raptor Award for Excellence at Eaglecrest High School -The Importance of Social Studies M.Ed. Thesis, May 2011 - Dean's List at Colorado State University: Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002 and Fall 2003 - Vice President Colorado State University Rugby Club: Fall 2003, Spring 2004 and Fall 2004 - Team Captain Colorado State University Rugby Club: Spring 2004 and Fall 2004 - Western Collegiate Rugby All-Star Team: 2001-2004 - Team Captain Queen City Rugby Club: 2007

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

REGIS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Master's of Education in Secondary Education, Concentration: Social Studies Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Arts Major: History; Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0

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