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Island Hopping During WWII One-Page Reading and Map Activity: Multiple Formats

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This reading discusses some of the major battles that happened as the United States island-hopped across the Pacific Ocean during World War II. It covers the Battle of Tarawa, Saipan, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and Iwo Jima. There are four

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

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

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NATO & the Warsaw Pact One-Page Reading & Map Activity: Multiple Formats

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This item comes with a one-page reading describing NATO and the Warsaw Pact. The reading has four questions and three terms to define. An answer key is provided. There are also two different map activities the students could do. One is focused

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

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

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Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War - ALL 10 Episodes Bundle

By Learning the Social Sciences

This zip folder contains 20 video guides. There are 10 true and false and 10 short answer video guides for all episodes for Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War." You get to decide which one fits your class the best. Each one comes with an answer key.

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Asian Studies

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

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Movie Guides

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Artwork Analysis of the Interwar Period Group Activity: Multiple Formats

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This in-class group activity has the students examine 6 different pieces of artwork from the Interwar Era of the 1920's and 1930's. I have the students go into groups and assign 1 painting to each group. They then go to the website(s) provided and

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RH.11-12.1

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The Holocaust Reading or Stations Activity: Multiple-Formats

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This item has 6 reading sections or cards covering different aspects of the Holocaust. There are questions for the students to answer as they read each section and an answer key is provided.Topics:Anti-Semitism in Germany in the 1930sThe Wannsee

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U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

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World War II Map Assignments: In-Person or Distance Learning Online

By Learning the Social Sciences

This folder comes with 7 different map assignments to pick from. Some are in numerous formats to best fit your learning model whether it be in person, hybrid, or online. Each map comes with a key.MapsEurope prior to WWIIAsia and Oceania prior to

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U.S. History, European History, World History

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

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$2.99

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World War II Battles in Western Europe and North Africa Readings with Questions

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This document contains 5 one-page readings on different battles that occurred in Western Europe or North Africa during World War II. Each article has questions for the students to answer. There is also a timeline activity and a map activity for

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.10

$2.79

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Militarism & Imperialism in Japan 1904-41 PowerPoint & Notes- Multiple Formats

By Learning the Social Sciences

This 30 slide PowerPoint explains the rise of militarism and nationalism in Japan and their spread into Manchuria, China, and Indo-China, ending with their attacks on December 7th and 8th. It also explains state Shintoism and the role of the

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

$2.89

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Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War" Episode 6 Things Fall Apart

By Learning the Social Sciences

This download contains two movie guides for episode 6 of Ken Burn and Lynn Novick's "Vietnam War." One is a simply true and false video guide with 15 prompts. The other is a 15 question free response sheet where some answers are a couple of words or

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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Movie Guides

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What is Historiography? Why is it Important? PowerPoint Presentation

By Learning the Social Sciences

I use this presentation during the first week of school in my history classes. It helps get the kids in the mindset of how to approach history and that it is far more than just memorizing information. The presentation covers the basics of what

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

$2.00

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Women During World War II Reading or Stations Activity

By Learning the Social Sciences

This item comes with 6 separate cards or sections detailing the contributions women made during World War II. It highlights women in the Soviet Union, United States, and the United Kingdom while also speaking about women in other locations. There

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.9-10.1

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Cold War Map of Europe Assignment: Multiple Formats - Distance Learning

By Learning the Social Sciences

This Cold War Map Assignment of Europe contains two different ways for the students to complete their assignment. They can either fill out the map, listing all of the countries or they can match the number to the country. There is a key.I have it

Subjects:

European History, World History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$1.99

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Vietnam War Song Analysis Small Group Project: Songs from 1964-1967

By Learning the Social Sciences

This small group project involves 8 different groups getting a song to analyze. They have to answer questions in 5 different categories and then make a short presentation to the class where they discuss the context, symbolism, musicality,

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Music

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.4, RH.9-10.5, RH.9-10.6

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History Channel's "The World Wars" Video Guide Episode 2 "A Rising Threat"

By Learning the Social Sciences

This 20 question true and false guide goes with the History Channel's documentary The World Wars, which can be found on Amazon Prime and some other streaming sites. There is an answer key to the movie guide.This episode covers the interwar and the

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Movie Guides

$1.99

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Why is History Important? First Day of School Activity - Distance Learning

By Learning the Social Sciences

This PowerPoint presentation gives various reasons for why history is important and why one should study history. It comes with a note sheet and also a quick reflection activity that the students can do in class. I have it in multiple formats so

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Handouts

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Postwar Settlements Reading w/ Questions: Yalta, Tehran, Potsdam, Acadia & More

By Learning the Social Sciences

This one-page reading covers the postwar settlements for World War II and has four questions that correspond with the reading. The reading covers the Atlantic Charter, the Arcadia Conference, Tehran Conference, Yalta Conference, and the Potsdam

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.4

$1.25

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What is Historiography Reading with Activity - Print & Digital

By Learning the Social Sciences

This reading explains to students what historiography is and why it is important to understand when looking at history. I spend a week every year going over historiography before jumping into content. This goes a long way with students

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1

$1.59

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Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War" Episode 7 Video Guide - "Veneer of Civilization"

By Learning the Social Sciences

This download contains two movie guides for episode 7 of Ken Burn and Lynn Novick's "Vietnam War." One is a simply true and false video guide with 15 prompts. The other is a 15 question free response sheet where some answers are a couple of words or

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

Types:

Movie Guides

$2.75

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Dorothea Dix Biography One Page Reading with Questions: Print & Digital

By Learning the Social Sciences

This one-page reading gives a detailed account on the work Dorothea Dix did to help people suffering from mental health issues in the 1800's and also to improve the conditions of the prison system. It also explains the work she did as the

Subjects:

U.S. History, Psychology, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$1.25

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Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Reading w/ Questions & Poster Activity

By Learning the Social Sciences

This resource contains a two-page reading that highlights some of the major inventions of the Industrial Revolution. There are then 5 questions for students to answer based on the reading. Next, the students will create a poster advertising an

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Homework

$1.79

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

13 years full-time classroom social studies teacher. 2 years working as an education tour director. 3 years as a substitute teacher.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Social Studies teaches all the things. I am constantly bringing together all of the various fields of study in one classroom. I strive to equip everyone with skills to be successful in life, to be critical and innovative thinkers, to have strong analysis skills, and to have transferable knowledge as I help them to see how interconnected the various fields can be. I want to involve the students as much as possible as they learn the material. I strive to create resources that help students to understand themselves, their community, and the world.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

20 under 40 Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Bachelors in Social Science Secondary Education, Bachelors in History, MA in Education, Educational Technology Graduate Certificate. Currently enrolled in a history graduate program.

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 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, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Computer Science, Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Health, Canadian History, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, Business, Statistics, Psychology, Economics , Instructional Technology, General Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Writing, Asian Studies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Halloween, Winter, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation, School Psychology, Phonics, Women's History Month, African History, Hispanic Heritage Month, Social Emotional Learning