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The Real Story of Christmas Video Viewing worksheet- History Channel

By It's Always Summer

Video Viewing Question sheet (with answers) that will help students actively watch the History Channel show "The Real Story of Christmas" 2010. A great video that is both interesting and informative, less than 45 minutes long makes for a perfect

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Video Files

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Conservation Unit-History of the National Parks (Service) and Endangered Species

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5-7 Day Unit on the History of the National Parks/National Park Service as well as the Endangered Species Act of 1973. All of these items are available individually in my store as well. Included:*** JUST ADDED Google Slide Presentations on Rachel

Subjects:

Environment, Geography, Earth Day

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Assessment

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History of the National Parks and National Park Service

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Google Slide Presentation-17 slides on the National Park System and National Park ServiceIncluded Topics:Need for the National ParksHistory of the National ParksCreation of the National Park ServiceCompare and Contrast of National Parks, Monuments,

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Video Files, Lesson

$3.00

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Google Slides™

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270 to win! WebQuest Worksheet on the history of the Electoral College!

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25 difficult questions for students on the history of the Electoral College, state voting trends, Republican and Democratic party and more! (updated for 2020)All answers can be found by letting the student explore the site 270towin.comFor historical

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Handouts

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Black History Month Martin Luther King Jr MLK Discovery Channel Video Sheet

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Video Viewing Question sheet (with answers) that will help students actively watch the Discovery Channel show "Martin Luther King Jr and the Civil Rights Movement"A great video that is both interesting and informative, less than 30 minutes long

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Video Files, Lesson

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History of Christmas Video Worksheet

By It's Always Summer

This is a worksheet that is to be used as a viewing sheet for the History Channel Video: Christmas Unwrapped, available on YouTube link below or on iTunes. 22 questions that will keep students attention on the video as answers are in order, but

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Video Files

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Bundled Narration Narrator Lesson and Assignment

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This is a bundle of my Google Slide show introducing:Point of ViewNarration/Narrator3 Types of Narrator2 Knowledge Types of NarratorandThe worksheet to be used in conjunction with this lesson which includes9 Middle/High School short reading

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

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Identify Narrator Type Worksheet with Key

By It's Always Summer

This worksheet goes hand in hand with my **Elements of Literature-Point of View/Narrator Google Slide Show also available in my store.**This sheet is comprised of 9 selected middle school/high school level selections. For each one, the student

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Homework

$3.00

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Bill of Rights and Amendments Crossword Puzzle

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Teacher produced crossword puzzle to use in conjunction with Bill or Rights or Amendments Unit Clues are in the preview file. Crossword is in the free file.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

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Using Text Structures Kristallnacht Night of Broken Glass World War II WWII

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Note: This article and assignment is available in my Number the Star Bundled UnitI use this article as a pre-reading activity for background knowledge on Nazi occupation and pre-war Germany as well as a review of 3 different types of non-fiction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Homework, Lesson

$4.25

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Introduction to Mood and Tone for ELA Students

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This 14 Slide Google Slide show will introduce students to the concept of Narrators Tone and Readers Mood in Literature. Included are slide containing:Definitions of Tone and MoodExamples of how different tones can be used for the same sceneTwo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Homework, Lesson

$4.50

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Google Slides™

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Real Life Applicable Uses for the United States Cabinet Departments

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The Funniest and Greatest Worksheet ever to help teach how common (or semi-common, or just slightly improbable but still funny) scenarios are dealt with by different cabinet departments. 25 scenarios or questions ranging from "I lost my passport" to

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.75

Digital Download DOC (0.03 MB)

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Elements of Literature Point of View Narrator Narration Google Slide Show

By It's Always Summer

This 10 Slide Google Slide show will introduce the concepts of:Literary Point of ViewNarrator and Narration3 Types of Narration2 Knowledge Types of NarratorThis Google Slide show pairs well with my Identify The Narrator Type assignment. I assign the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$3.50

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Google Slides™

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Treaty of Paris and the End of the Revolutionary War

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This 12 slide Powerpoint explores:The Setting for the End of the WarThe Costs of War- monetary and personalThe Outcomes of the Treaty of ParisThe Failure of the Treaty of Paris

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

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The Inauguration of a President of the United States

By It's Always Summer

This 26 slide Google Slide show covers nearly all aspects of the Inauguration Day and what students would expect if watching the Inauguration. I have embedded links to 16 YouTube Videos and embedded more than a dozen photos to increase engagement

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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George Washington Presidency

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This 28 page PowerPoint covers the 4 major lasting or important concepts of George Washington's Presidency.Included are precedents of WashingtonHis CabinetDomestic IssuesNative AmericansIn addition to cabinet posts created, pictures of current

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$3.75

Digital Download PPT (31.19 MB)

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History and Need for the Endangered Species Act of 1973

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8 Slide Google Slide Presentation on the basics, needs, and history of the Endangered Species Act of 1973Included Topics are:History and NeedThe Passenger PigeonOther Early Endangered AnimalsAction in 1967The Act of 1973What was made illegal and how

Subjects:

Environment, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$2.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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The Election and Inauguration of the United States US President

By It's Always Summer

This Bundle contains 5 resources that can be used between the US Presidential Election Day and the Inauguration Day. Included:26 slide Google Slides on the Process to Elect the President (including multiple visuals and links to videos showing each

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Assessment

$16.50

$13.50

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Introduction to Poetry, Figurative Language, Poetic Devices, Figures of Speech

By It's Always Summer

This 18 Slide Google Slide Presentation with accompanying graphic organizer for students will help to introduce or building upon common Poetic Word Choices present in the Element of Literature known as Author's Craft.Concepts covered with simples

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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US Presidents in Order-United States Google Slides (updated for 2020)

By It's Always Summer

This Google Slides shows the official portrait of every US president and includes on each slide:#NamePortraitElections wonPolitical Party"Known for"Can be used as a bonus lesson, President's Day Lesson, or intro lesson to US history.

Subjects:

Elections - Voting, U.S. History, Presidents' Day

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$2.75

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7 years of Middle School World Cultures/Social Studies 6 years library media specialist/history teacher grades 6-12 Pennsylvania Certified in Social Studies 7-12 English 7-12 Library/Media Science K-12 Administration K-12

MY TEACHING STYLE

Energetic. Base Level of Bloom's Taxonomy via traditional or student discovery methods with an analytical higher level culminating project. I believe in core PRACTICAL knowledge as a means to generate student interest in topics. Know Thyself.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Keystone Technology Integrator 2008

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Penn State 2003- BS Secondary Social Studies California University of PA 2011-M. Ed. School Administration

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

You'll probably never meet a horse race fan bigger than me. I've been to 19 Kentucky Derbys and I witnessed both recent Triple Crowns with my own eyes. I love to travel and am always planning my next trip. I'm a foodie and most enjoy street food and being off the beaten path in a country that doesn't speak English. Living a crazy life with 2 blonde women, one is a wife and one is a daughter.

GRADES

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Specialty, Science, Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Career and Technical Education, Health, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Literature, Criminal Justice - Law, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Engineering, Women's History Month