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African Imperialism: King Leopold Partner Activity

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For us teachers, it is clear to see history through a biased perspective, as we have told the same story countless times. On the other hand, I think it is imperative we do not let our own judgements be passed onto students. This is especially

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.6

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Opium Wars Perspective Partner Activity

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Too often history is taught through the lens of the victor. However, with this activity, your classroom becomes a part of Imperial China, and your students become either the heroes or villains of history. With this lesson, students use documents,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.9-10.1b, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.5, RH.9-10.6

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Socratic Seminar: Revolutions (French and Latin American)

By Ms Florestas History Hub

Essential Questions: Is nationalism a form of unity or disunity? How do people respond to institutions that do not meet their needs? Socratic Seminars are one of my favorite methods of instruction because its is student facilitated discussion in

Subjects:

European History, World History, Reading Strategies

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RI.9-10.7, RI.9-10.8, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, RH.9-10.6, RH.9-10.7

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New York State Global History Regents Review: New Curriculum!

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This packet is a cumulative regents review study guide for students preparing for the New York State global history regents exam. Featured in this packet are short review summaries of key people and events as well as provided sample questions

Subjects:

World History, Tools for Common Core, Test Preparation

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Study Guides, Scaffolded Notes

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Chiang Kai Shek v.s. Mao Zedong peer tutoring activity

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After students research and become experts on one side of the Chinese Civil War (either the KMT or the CCP) Students will tutor their partner on the opposite side in order to weigh it's advantages and disadvantages. This will be in order to predict

Subjects:

World History, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Homework

CCSS:

RI.9-10.4, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, RH.9-10.9, RH.9-10.10

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Socratic Seminar: European Imperialism Then & Now 2 Day Critical Thinking Lesson

By Ms Florestas History Hub

Time: 2 DaysThis lesson is observation tested, and approved! Personally, Socratic Seminars are one of my favorite lessons to conduct, however, I am also aware of the uneasiness that comes along with releasing the control of the classroom to your

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.8, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, SL.9-10.1b, SL.9-10.4, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.1b...

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Age Of Revolutions Unit Plan: One Month of Political Rebellions!

By Ms Florestas History Hub

The Age of Revolutions: Time- 28 DaysPerhaps the most prevalent unit of global history is one of the first units even taught, The Age of Revolutions. Without the initial political and non-political rebellions, the world would undoubtably cease see

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Special Education

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.3, RI.9-10.5, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.2c...

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Ottoman v.s. Mughal Empire: CRQ Collaborative Document Analysis Activity

By Ms Florestas History Hub

Constructed Response Questions are a combination of the next generation of learning for social studies, as well as a challenge for students to activate their literacy skills in a collaborative fashion. Based off of two documents, students will use

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Special Education

Grades:

6^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.5, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4...

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Mao Zedong: Gain, Mantain, and Consolidate Power Jigsaw Activity

By Ms Florestas History Hub

How did Mao Zedong shape China to what it is today? This lesson helps students make that discovery! Through inquiry learning about the Hundred Flowers Campaign, The Long March, Propaganda, The Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution,

Subjects:

World History, Other (Social Studies - History), Tools for Common Core

Grades:

6^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.4, RH.9-10.3

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Indus Valley: Mohenjo Daro & Harappa Cooperative Inquiry Document Activity

By Ms Florestas History Hub

Why did the cities of Mohenjo Daro & Harappa decline? Through this differentiated document inquiry activity, students become investigators to draw their own conclusions. By researching two possible outcomes, plus added supplemental evidence,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.8, RH.9-10.6, WHST.9-10.1, WHST.9-10.1a

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The Holocaust: Who Should Take Blame?

By Ms Florestas History Hub

As most of us know, The Holocaust is one of the biggest turning points in modern history. Because of this, teachers have created a plethora of lessons to convey not only the content, but the overarching message of the material. This lesson delves

Subjects:

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

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3, RH.9-10.8

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Creating a New Government: UNIT (5 days & DBQ ESSAY)

By Ms Florestas History Hub

What's included: Five lesson Plans aligned with CCSS and NYS standards for Social Studies Packet: Five days of material that is color coded per day and activity Four Do Now's Two Home Work Assignments One Exit Ticket DBQ Task DBQ Documents DBQ Essay

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 11^th

Types:

Unit Plans, DBQs

CCSS:

RI.7.6, RI.7.8, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.6, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.8...

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Perspectives Of Imperialism: Enduring Issues Jigsaw Activity (New SS Curriculum)

By Ms Florestas History Hub

Imperialism can be a tricky concept for students to understand, especially when making connections to the impact it has had on modern day society. This lesson combines many different perspectives of colonization, both positive and negative, and ties

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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Interconnected Empires Unit Plan Ottoman, Mughal, Tokugawa: Ten Day Unit

By Ms Florestas History Hub

The World in 1750: Prior to learning about the rise of Revolutions and the creation of the modern world, students must know the historical circumstances to how and why the world is so linked today. This leads teachers back to the world in 1750, and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Special Education

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.5, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1c, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.1b, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5...

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Socratic Seminar: Communism then AND Now

By Ms Florestas History Hub

Essential Questions: How do people respond to institutions that do not fit their needs? Why do we fear Communism? If it is one thing that students across the board tend to struggle with... It's Communism! This seminar is designed to help students

Subjects:

Civics, Government, World History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.9-10.8, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, SL.9-10.1b, SL.9-10.4, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.6, RH.9-10.7

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Global History Vocabulary Review: 1750-Today

By Ms Florestas History Hub

Perfect review for students who need to revisit content vocabulary for any upcoming cumulative exams. This review packet is categorized by unit, and covers all topics from Renaissance to modern day issues, which makes it the perfect outline for

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Study Guides, Outlines

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4, RH.9-10.10

$7.00

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How did Feudal Japan respond to globalization? Student Centered Jigsaw Activity

By Ms Florestas History Hub

How did Feudal Japan respond to the age of Interconnection? This forty-fifty minute lesson allows students the tools to create a claim to respond to the prompt! By working backwards, students will review the industrial giant that is Japan today,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Special Education

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4...

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Haitian Revolution History Mystery: Life & Death of Toussaint Inquiry Activity!

By Ms Florestas History Hub

The first few months of school can be grueling for all: Teachers, students, admin, and parents/guardians are all trying to get their bearings and begin the year strong. For global history teachers, this is even more of a challenge with the beginning

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.4, WHST.9-10.1a, WHST.9-10.1c, WHST.9-10.2a

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Back To School Unit: Intro Week Lessons For Secondary Teachers

By Ms Florestas History Hub

We all know the feeling of summer finally coming to a close and opening up your laptop to dive back into lesson planning/preparation for the upcoming school year. As excited as we all are to begin, there is also a hint of bitter sweetness that comes

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1b, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, RH.9-10.1, RH.9-10.2, RH.9-10.3...

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Enduring Issues Essay: Graphic Organizer & Sample

By Ms Florestas History Hub

With the new Social Studies Framework altering how we facilitate education to our students, we as teachers must have current material in order to scaffold our students to the best of our ability. So far this year, I have used this graphic organizer

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Special Education Social Studies Teacher In a Long Island Union Free Public School (Specializing in new curriculum global history/common core cooperative learning activities)

MY TEACHING STYLE

Indirect Instruction and Inquiry based learning are my primary methods of instruction. All of my instruction parallel's the Common Core State Standards for Social Studies, while also incorporating Common Core Literacy Strategies. My style of teaching incorporates cooperative learning as well as integrative educational technology. Each of my lessons are catered to multiple learning preferences and have built in questions that are structured using Bloom's Taxonomy.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

GMNY Greater Metropolitan New York Social Studies Teacher's Conference: Workshop Presenter on Media Literacy in Education and Positive Psychology in Education, 2017. Molloy College list of Distinguished Students, 2013-2017. Bravo Award Recipient, 2013.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Initial Certification: Social Studies (7-12), Special Education Generalist (7-12)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Currently Pursuing a master's degree in TESOL education (pre k-12)