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By Learning the Social Sciences
This reading on the Indus River Valley Civilization discusses the river and the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. It then goes over their achievements and explains how advanced they were. It then talks about their writing not being deciphered
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
CCSS:
RH.9-10.1
$4.59
$2.79
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This is my complete unit on Ancient China from the Yellow River Civilization through the fall of the Han Dynasty. It covers the geography of China, the Yellow River Civilization, the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han Dynasties. It also covers
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities
$30.76
$16.99
15
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This unit bundle covers the history of Asia from 500 to 1650. I start with China during the Sui Dynasty and then cover the Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties. I also cover the major dynasties of Korea (Koryo, Silla, and Chosen), the history of
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans
$32.02
$16.99
6
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This item comes with a two-page reading summarizing the Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid, and Fatimid Caliphates. It explains how they were founded, some key figures, and how they fell.Next is a map showing the borders of the caliphates.Finally is a
Subjects:
World History, Religion, Asian Studies
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
CCSS:
RH.9-10.1
$2.59
5
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This two-part activity starts with a one-page biography of the life of Emperor Shi Huangdi. It discusses how he came to power, the coup against him initiated by Lao Ai, how he unified China, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the system he
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
CCSS:
RH.9-10.1
$1.50
7
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This unit has numerous items to help you teach a unit on Ancient India. It covers the geography of the Indian subcontinent, the Indus River Civilization, the Aryans, the Vedic Age, Hinduism and Buddhism, the Mauryan and Gupta Empires, and more! I
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities
$30.81
$15.49
8
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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
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschool
Types:
Movie Guides
$27.75
$24.98
5
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This one-page reading summarizes the three main philosophies that came out of ancient China. Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism each have their own box and one question related to each of the philosophies (philosophy/religion for Daoism). On the
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
CCSS:
RH.9-10.1
$1.49
13
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By Learning the Social Sciences
The first item is a one-page reading thatcovers the major information from the Yuan Dynasty and the life of Kublai Khan. It discusses the Mongol invasion, the collapse of the Song, theMongol administration, Pax Mongolica, Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta,
Subjects:
World History, Asian Studies, Informational Text
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts, Homework
CCSS:
RI.8.1, RI.9-10.1, RI.11-12.1, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.4, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.4
$1.89
3
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This item starts with a one page reading in the life of Mao Zedong. It describes the Long March and how he came to power in China. There are questions and a vocabulary section.Next is a two page reading covering the first Five Year Plan, the Great
Subjects:
World History, Asian Studies, Informational Text
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Worksheets, Handouts, Homework
CCSS:
RH.9-10.1
$1.99
3
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This stations reading comes with six station readings and twelve questions. An answer key is provided.Stations:Mughal Empire in IndiaBaburAkbar the GreatShah JahanAurangzebThe British in IndiaMultiple Formats: The reading comes as a PDF, Microsoft
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
$2.79
3
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This reading starts with a one-page biography on Prince Shotoku and what he did for Japan during his regency. There are questions and vocabulary terms and an answer key is included.Next is a page with excerpts from the Seventeen Article
Subjects:
Reading, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
CCSS:
RI.9-10.1, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2
$1.89
7
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This quick read discusses the Aryan Migration into ancient India and how they influenced the region. It discusses Brahmanism and the Vedas and then gives in-depth coverage of the Caste System that would come to dominate the social order of Indian
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Handouts
CCSS:
RH.9-10.1
$1.59
7
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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:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations
$2.89
2
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This item starts with a one-page reading that discusses the life of Siddhartha Gautama and how he went from being a prince to religious teachers. It also describes some of the root beliefs of the religion. There are vocabulary terms and questions
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
$1.45
3
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This reading starts with the life of Muhammad and gives a brief description about the Bedouin people. It discusses his early years ofbeing orphaned and becoming a trusted merchant. It also talks about his marriage to Khadija and how she prompted
Subjects:
World History, Religion, Asian Studies
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
$1.59
3
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This item comes with a one-page summary of Ibn Battuta and all of his travels and the impact his travelogue has had. It starts with his hajj and the experience he had in Alexandria and then he decisions to keep traveling. There are five questions
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
CCSS:
RH.9-10.2
$1.59
2
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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:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Movie Guides
$2.75
4
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This one-page reading summarizes the major achievements and rule of the Han Dynasty. It starts with the rise of Liu Bang to the throne then discusses all of the numerous achievements, like inventing paper in 105 CE. From there it covers the reign
Subjects:
Ancient History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Homework
CCSS:
RH.9-10.1
$1.25
3
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By Learning the Social Sciences
This 46 slide PowerPoint presentation covers all the main information from Ancient and Classical China from the Yellow River Civilization to the fall of the Han Empire. It contains pictures, maps, YouTube links, and relevant text to help your
Subjects:
Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies
Grades:
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschool
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Printables
$3.50
$2.99
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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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