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Mr McNamara's Class

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Decode the Zimmerman Telegram (Works for Virtual/Hybrid too!)

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Students will be tasked with breaking the code of the Zimmerman Note to figure out why this event caused the USA to join WWI. ("What about this message angered the USA enough to join the war?"). Students love the challenge of this "game" and will

Subjects:

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

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

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APUSH Hall Of Fame Final Project (Post-APUSH National Exam)

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This project is one that I run every year after the test. It is an amazing chance for students to highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of great Americans to our country - especially, those who do not get enough recognition, focus, and

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U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Projects, Assessment

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APUSH Period 5 - Reconstruction DBQ

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I always found it difficult to find a good Reconstruction DBQ, so I updated an old AP one from 1990s to meet the new standards and objectives.Great way to summatively end Period 5!

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U.S. History

Grades:

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

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DBQs

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"Run a Campaign" - VIRTUAL Election Final Project (Works for Virtual/Hybrid too!

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In this Project, students will decide upon an office, political party, and platform for which they will run a campaign to try to win. They will also have to write and deliver a campaign speech and come-up with some creative ways to advertise for

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Research, Projects

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APUSH COMPLETE Period 5 PPT Bundle

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This bundle contains all my PowerPoints aligned to the APUSH curriculum as of the new 2019 AP standards that pertain to Periods 5 from 1844 to 1877.Each PPT comes with a 1-page text outline as a supplemental overview of the content in each PPT and

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines

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APUSH COMPLETE Period 4 PPT Bundle

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This bundle contains all my PowerPoints aligned to the APUSH curriculum as of the new 2019 AP standards that pertain to Periods 4 from 1800 to 1848.Each PPT comes with a 1-page text outline as a supplemental overview of the content in each PPT and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines

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APUSH Period 5 Sectionalism DBQ

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DBQ for Analyzing Multiple Causes of the Civil War.Includes APUSH cover page, documents, and Official AP writing lines

Subjects:

U.S. History

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

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DBQs

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APUSH COMPLETE Period 6 PPT Bundle (+FULL LA Literacy Test WITH FULL ANSWER KEY)

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This bundle contains all my PowerPoints aligned to the APUSH curriculum as of the new 2019 AP standards that pertain to Periods 6 from 1865 to 1898.Each PPT comes with a 1-page text outline as a supplemental overview of the content in each PPT and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines

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US History Hall Of Fame Final Project (Works for Virtual/Hybrid too!)

By Mr McNamara's Class

This project is one that I typically used for my APUSH classes, but I have adapted it for my general classes. Students have to make a pitch for which figure in American History they wish to nominate to the US History Hall of Fame. They must make an

Subjects:

U.S. History

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment

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Market/Transportation Revolution "Shark Tank" Project

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The Inspiration: Shark Tank is an unscripted series on ABC that features a panel of potential investors, called "sharks", that consider offers from aspiring entrepreneurs seeking investments for their business or product. The entrepreneur can make

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Assessment

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Pre-Exam FULL Practice Test

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Purchase Includes:55 Multiple Choice questions4 SAQ questions (#1 comparison of sources, #2 visual source, and for the choice between #3 and #4, questions with no stimulus - one from Periods 1-5 and another from Periods 6-9)Official SAQ writing

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U.S. History

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

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APUSH COMPLETE Period 1 and 2 PPT Bundle

By Mr McNamara's Class

This bundle contains all my PowerPoints aligned to the APUSH curriculum as of the new 2019 AP standards that pertain to Periods 1 and 2 from pre-1492 to 1754.Each PPT's preview is a FREE 1-page text outline as a supplemental overview of the content

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines

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$15.00

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ENTIRE APUSH PPT NOTES COLLECTION (BONUS: "APUSH Hall of Fame" project)

By Mr McNamara's Class

This contains EVERY PowerPoint (61 in total) in my store from units 1-9 that are all aligned with the most updated standards! Each PPT also contains a free outline of the content! (You can find those on the PPT's specific page and clicking on

Subjects:

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

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Projects

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$190.00

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APUSH Period 2 Notes #1 - French and Dutch vs Spanish vs. English Colonies

By Mr McNamara's Class

Topic: Comparing and Contrasting French and Dutch vs Spanish vs. English Colonies in North America which is essential for the APUSH exam!APUSH Notes aligned to the AP US History course outline, numbered topics, and key objectives as of July 2019.

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

$2.99

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Democracy Debate Bundle

By Mr McNamara's Class

This Bundle provides both the Debate and Essay version of this projec.t I used the debate for the main class, and for any accommodations or absent students, the essay was assigned as an alternative Summative.If students attend some of the days of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, World History

Grades:

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

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Projects, Assessment, Rubrics

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$8.00

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APUSH COMPLETE Period 7 PPT Bundle(+ BONUS VERSAILLES SIMULATION + FREE QUIZZES)

By Mr McNamara's Class

This bundle contains all my PowerPoints aligned to the APUSH curriculum as of the new 2019 AP standards that pertain to Periods 7 from 1890 to 1945.Each PPT comes with a 1-page text outline as a supplemental overview of the content in each PPT and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines

$56.74

$52.25

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Summative Debate: Is Democracy the best form of government?

By Mr McNamara's Class

This Debate splits the class into two sides of a debate and requires them to use documents containing various quotes from history pertaining to democracy to debate a single prompt - Is democracy the best form of government?Includes:-A handout

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, DBQs, Assessment

$5.49

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APUSH COMPLETE Period 3 PPT Bundle

By Mr McNamara's Class

This bundle contains all my PowerPoints aligned to the APUSH curriculum as of the new 2019 AP standards that pertain to Periods 3 from 1754 to 1800Each PPT comes with a 1-page text outline as a supplemental overview of the content in each PPT and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Outlines

$19.23

$17.00

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DBQ-Style Essay: Is Democracy the best form of government?

By Mr McNamara's Class

This Essay requires students to use documents containing various quotes from history pertaining to democracy to debate a single prompt - Is democracy the best form of government?Includes:-A handout describing the task-An argumentative essay outline

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, DBQs, Assessment

$4.49

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Themes In World History Bundle - "Political Revolutions" Notes + PROJECT!

By Mr McNamara's Class

This project contains the notes , resume building project for a historical figure, and summative research and presentation project for my thematic unit on Political Revolutions. Guided Notes worksheets are also included as the "bonus".The PPTS are

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Scaffolded Notes

$9.74

$7.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught at the Middle School and High School levels in both public and private systems, urban and rural schools, and both large and small schools. I also have experience in various levels of US History and Social Studies electives such as History through Film and Sociology.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a largely discussion based instructor who is a lover of inquiry-based learning. I will find any opportunity for students to be collaborative and be ready as possible for life beyond the classroom!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

-James Madison Memorial Fellows - Rhode Island (2023) -Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year - Rhode Island (2023)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA and BS from Salve Regina University in History and Secondary Education along with a concentration in Special Education. MA in History from Providence College.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Any feedback you could provide would be greatly appreciated as I am always trying to better hone my craft! Thank you all for the support! =)