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Remember Differences Can Turn Deadly - Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Lessons From the Past

Students delve into a lesson on how differences turned deadly in the Holocaust. This lesson is created for an upper elementary classroom. The lesson begins with a warm up in which students answer questions about liking/disliking each other and

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.2d, WHST.6-8.8, WHST.6-8.9

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Hidden in Plain Sight - Heroes of the Holocaust

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Students delve into the hidden heroes of the Holocaust. These were the individuals who, in plain sight, saved Jews from certain death in the Holocaust. In this lesson, students begin by discussing the terms of perpetrator, collaborator, by stander,

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1d, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.2a, WHST.6-8.2d, WHST.6-8.2e, WHST.6-8.4...

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Paul Revere & The Midnight Ride - What is fact? Illustrate the Midnight Ride

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Delve into the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride to determine what is Fact and what is Fiction. In this lesson, students learn about the events the night before the first battle of the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.10

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Who's to Blame? The Donner Party Tragedy

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Students will investigate the circumstances of Donner Party journey to determine who is most to blame for the tragedy. The lesson begins with students discussing the pros and cons of shortcuts. Students will read background information which details

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10

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Soldier's Heart Activities and Assessments to Supplement Gary Paulsen's Novel

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Explore the American Civil War through Gary Paulsen’s novel, Soldier’s Heart. Students will probe into the history of the Civil War through the eyes of a teen solider, Charley Goddard through activities and assessments. This activity guide

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

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Spies of the American Revolution

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Students will delve into the topic of espionage in the Revolutionary War by learning about General George Washington as a spymaster and the people who served as spies to help win the war. This American History lesson begins with an inquiry riddle as

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.3, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

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Bundle-Interactive History Lessons for Jamestown, Roanoke and Plymouth Colonies

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RoanokeThis social studies lesson on Roanoke teaches students historical information about the first English Colony in the New World. Students will begin with a warm up activity by analyzing evidence from an evidence bag and hypothesize about the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2a...

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Civil War Espionage-Can You Catch a Spy?

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Can you catch a spy? Students delve into the espionage work of spies of the Civil War? This lesson begins with the class working together to solve an inquiryriddle. The students ask yes/no questions centered on the items used in espionage. Next,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

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Child Labor - How did work effect children during the Industrial Revolution?

By Lessons From the Past

In this lesson, students will delve into child labor practices at the turn of the twentieth century to determine the impact of child labor on American society by analyzing primary sources of historical photographs. The lesson begins with a Warm Up

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

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National Anthem- Should it be Changed? Reading & History of Star-Spangled Banner

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Explore the question – Should the National Anthem be Changed? Students will analyze the primary source document of the Star-Spangled Banner and explore the possibility of the United States National Anthem being changed. Classes will learn a brief

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9

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Mapping the Journey of Lewis and Clark - Analyzing Primary Source Documents

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Delve into the journals of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark! Analyze these primary source documents to map the journey of the Corps of Discovery! In this lesson, students will analyze excerpts from Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s journals

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire-Primary Source Analysis, Who is Most to Blame?

By Lessons From the Past

Students investigate the tragedy of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire to determine who is most to blame for the fire and loss of life. The lesson begins with a warm up activity in which attention is drawn to the drill and safety procedures used

Subjects:

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

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.9, WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1e

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Jamestown and the Mystery of the Many Deaths

By Lessons From the Past

Delve into the history of Jamestown colony and the mystery of the many deaths that occurred during the “starving time.” Students will begin the lesson with a forensic exercise. Groups will be challenged to examine evidence from an archeological

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2b...

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Farmers, Miners, Cowboys, Railroad Workers - Groups That Moved America

By Lessons From the Past

This lesson is focused on the farmers, miners, cowboys and railroad workers who moved west, their motivations and influence on the nation. Students will determine which of these groups influenced westward expansion in the United States the most. The

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Songs

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.2b, WHST.6-8.2d...

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Underground Railroad Quilt Codes - Folklore or Fact?

By Lessons From the Past

Delve into the historical dilemma of whether codes were used in quilts during the Underground Railroad to assist fugitive slaves. Analyze excerpts from a wide variety of experts who share their knowledge of this important topic! The lesson

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1c...

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Good Guys or Bad Guys? of the Wild West

By Lessons From the Past

Who are the “good guys” and who are the “bad guys?” Delve into the conflicts between the Native Americans and white settlers over land ownership in the 1800s. Students must determine who are the “good guys” and who are the “bad guys” during major

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10

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"I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis and Determining America's Dream Today

By Lessons From the Past

Analyze Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech– What is America’s dream today? Students will analyze the primary source document of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The lesson begins with warm-up questions

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10

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War of 1812 Political Cartoons Viewpoints of Americans

By Lessons From the Past

Explore the attitudes and viewpoints of Americans during the War of 1812 by analyzing four political cartoons from the early 1800s. The lesson begins with students discussing symbols that represent America and where these symbols are used. Next,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.6-8.10

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Battles of the Revolutionary War - War Correspondents Reporting

By Lessons From the Past

This interactive lesson highlights eight major battles of the American Revolutionary War as students act as war correspondents, reporting at the scene of the battle bringing the details to life. The lesson begins with a bell ringer asking students

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.5, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

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Geography of the Civil War - Mapping the States

By Lessons From the Past

Students will create a map of the states involved in the American Civil War by solving geographic or historic clues about each state. The lesson begins with a warm up in which students ponder how geography can effect societies and effect a war. To

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught 7th, 8th and 9th grade social studies classes. The subject areas included World Geography, Ancient History, Government, and American History. In mini courses, I have taught Multiple Intelligences, Creativity, Route 66 and Around the World in 80 Days. Beyond the public school classroom, I have instructed adults in interactive methods both within district and around the country.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is an interactive style that engages the learners to discover history themselves through primary and secondary sources. With the discovery of knowledge, students must formulate their thoughts and beliefs about a time in history. My role as the educator is to guide the acquisition of knowledge while the student engage in activities.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Professional Teaching Standards-Early Adolescence in History 2008 National Board Professional Teaching Standards-Early Adolescence History/Social Studies Renewal 2017

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate Degree at Southeast Missouri State University Masters Degree at Washington University, St. Louis

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