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Prehistory - Archaeology (How Do We Know What We Know?)

By MrChipsTeaches

Students will rotate through stations with what might appear at first glance to be random artifacts. Each station has story behind it that connects the items to a story. For example, one is from a teenage sleepover where they were playing video

Subjects:

Archaeology, World History, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations

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China - Philosophy (Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism)

By MrChipsTeaches

Students will begin by using a reading strategy to gather information about the three major philosophies of ancient China: Confucianism, Daoism and Legalism. In order to practice the skill, they will investigate modern day scenarios in order to make

Subjects:

World History, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Research, Activities

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Reliable Sources

By MrChipsTeaches

Lesson summary The teacher will begin by setting students up to participate in a humorous skit about why reliable sources are important. The teacher will then guide students through a Google Presentation that will involve instruction, modeling,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

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Government - Mock Supreme Court

By MrChipsTeaches

Lesson summary This lesson will allow students to study and relitigate cases that have been argued in front of the Supreme Court. Students will examine common mistakes made in public speaking, learn about the United States Supreme Court, organize

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

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Activities

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India - Caste vs. Class Debate

By MrChipsTeaches

Students will engage in a debate to build upon the caste system in ancient and modern India. They will debate if there is a class system in the United States in a similar fashion to the ancient Indian caste system. You can get as involved as you

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Critical Thinking, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities

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Literacy - Africa, Egypt, Greece, India, Prehistory, Rome (text set)

By MrChipsTeaches

This 12 article set includes articles about: Africa, Egypt, Greece, India, Prehistory and Rome. Students practice their literacy skills by engaging with interesting texts and content related to social studies issues. For example, students read

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Cultural Activities

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Rules - Why I Follow the Rules (Quick Hitter)

By MrChipsTeaches

There are many reasons to follow the rules. It is helpful to the educational environment when students do follow rules, regardless of their reasons. However, included is a list of reasons from weakest (#6) to strongest (#1). The reasons the weak

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Activities, Lesson

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory - Mystery

By MrChipsTeaches

Lesson summary This lesson will begin with spy music playing and students wondering what you have in store for them. Students will then get into groups or work alone to decipher primary sources and form a story based upon what they see. By the end

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Activities

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Colonial America - Why a New Constitution Was Needed (Quick Hitter)

By MrChipsTeaches

Students will act out a skit that helps show four major problems with the Articles of Confederation. The teacher will then either direct instruct or lead some acting in a discussion about the Articles of Confederation. Students will participate in a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

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Westward Movement - Types of People Moving West (Quick Hitter)

By MrChipsTeaches

Students will study three groups that moved west in the middle and late 19th century: miners, cowboys/ranchers, Homesteaders. Students will then discuss with other roles, prepare in writing for a group discussion, discuss and then complete a closure

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

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Early Humans - Condolence Letter

By MrChipsTeaches

Lesson summary This lesson will begin with a review of information on major early hominids, although it can also be used as an instructional. If you have any musical skills, you’ll begin by playing an acoustic live version of John Denver’s “I’m

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Ancient History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment

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Greece - Underdogs

By MrChipsTeaches

This lesson can be delivered at any point of a unit provided there is some discussion of a major underdog (ex: ancient Greece, Revolutionary War). The teacher models why the United States was considered an underdog (or another underdog if that is

Subjects:

World History, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Google Apps

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Literacy - Ancient Rome (Text Set)

By MrChipsTeaches

Included is a text set with two articles, discussion questions, talking points, sample notes strategies and a bibliography. This set includes an article about the life and death of Rome's first emperor, Augustus. What happens when his plans fall

Subjects:

World History, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Cultural Activities

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China - Mandate of Heaven (Government)

By MrChipsTeaches

Student will brainstorm about the United States’ method of elections to transfer power before they explore the ancient Chinese system. They will then examine how ancient Chinese rulers gained and lost power before evaluating both the ancient Chinese

Subjects:

Government, World History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Internet Activities

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US Constitution - Separation of Powers Simulation (Quick Hitter)

By MrChipsTeaches

The teacher will divide students into three groups, then go through activities that the three branches of the government go through in real life. The basic idea is to either teach or review the roles of each branch by allowing students to simulate

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

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Declaration of Independence - Analysis

By MrChipsTeaches

Lesson summary This lesson will begin with students brainstorming what it means to be independent in general. They will then see a model from the teacher about how to analyze particular texts. Students will then work in groups to examine exactly

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts

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Abraham Lincoln's Views on Slavery (Quick Hitter)

By MrChipsTeaches

The teacher will provide historical context about Abraham Lincoln and instruction about revisionist history. Students will then examine President Lincoln’s statements about slavery before putting a post-it note on a continuum on your bulletin board.

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Cultural Activities

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Prehistory - Text Set

By MrChipsTeaches

Included is a text set with two articles, discussion questions, talking points, sample notes strategies and a bibliography. This set includes an article about the transitions between early hominids and how each successive species out-survived its

Subjects:

World History, Critical Thinking, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Cultural Activities

$4.00

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Paraphrasing - Avoid Plagiarism

By MrChipsTeaches

Lesson summary Prior to the lesson, print out the readings, and cover them up with construction paper. I generally tape them up around the room to get students up and moving. Students will then rotate in groups and read the text together. They will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson, Centers

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Africa - Oral History

By MrChipsTeaches

You’ll begin by modeling some fun stories from your life for your students. It will be a good opportunity to communicate some information for your students to get to know you better. Students will then brainstorm their own stories in groups before

Subjects:

World History, Short Stories, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Cultural Activities

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have a decade of experience from 5th-12th grades teaching early human development/prehistory, Mesopotamia, ancient Egypt, ancient India, ancient China, Medieval Europe, MesoAmerica, world cultures/current events, Civics, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Geography, News Writing, Creative Writing and Reading Strategies

MY TEACHING STYLE

Much like you, my style is varied because so are the students I teach. I do my best to take various approaches to inspire students to seek out knowledge in my subject area. Some of the many activities I share are: simulations, debates, skits, author background checks, incorporating music, connecting history to current events, taking meaningful notes, building argumentation skills, interactive class openers, constructive closure activities, mock trial, Model UN and many more.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

My biggest reward is looking back through yearbooks, pictures, emails and other correspondence from students about a difference I have made in their lives. I don't get those types of items from everyone, but those who have taken time to reach out help inspire me to continue teaching. It is what I believe I was put on earth to do, and I hope to bring creative and meaningful lessons to others as well.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelor's Degree in History and am currently pursuing a Master's in History. I student taught American History, Civics and a Gifted and Talented class. Since then I have taught World History, US History, World Cultures/Current Events, Creative Writing, News Writing, Law and Historical Espionage.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Although I've been teaching a while, I'm new to the site...let me know if you have any suggestions, ideas or requests.