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Gold Rush Dice Game

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This exciting free-for-all game will bring the excitement of the Gold Rush to your classroom! Using a pair of dice, each group will try to gain as many pieces of gold as possible for 2 years. But be careful, robbers and crooks are around every

Subjects:

Basic Operations, U.S. History, Statistics

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

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Activities, Games

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Illinois Constitution - Organizers and More!

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It is mandated by the state of Illinois to teach the state Constitution. Included are several graphic organizers, question sheets and even an editable full test! Several of the files have blanks for you to print or share and answer keys too! In this

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

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

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Worksheets, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Sociology Unit - Crime and Deviance

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This unit bundle covers major aspects of deviance and crime. These files will supplement your textbook readings and engage your students! Several critical thinking question pages, projects, and content sheets help your students really dive deep in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Other (Social Studies - History), Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Projects, Unit Plans

$12.00

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History Scavenger Hunt - End of Year Activity

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Looking for something fun to do at the end of the year in your history class? How about a race to see which group can finish the scavenger hunt first? I've used these for years at the end of the year or on a day where a bunch of students are

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, For All Subject Areas

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

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Activities, Internet Activities

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Sociology - Prison Map Project

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Are prisons for punishment or rehabilitation? Or a mixture of both? If you were starting your own prison, how would you build it? What would it look like? What activities would you allow within your walls? My students love the crime and punishment

Subjects:

Government, Other (Social Studies - History), Criminal Justice - Law

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

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Projects, Posters

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American Revolution Battle Map Project

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With this project, students will use their creativity and have a lot of fun creating an American Revolution Battle Map. Included in this file is a description page with all the criteria needed for the map and a detailed rubric for grading the map.

Subjects:

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

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

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Projects, Posters

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Declaration of Independence - Write Your Own!

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Students love this writing activity! They finally get to declare their independence from their boss, family, or school! They get to air their grievances and finally move on with their life! Students will have a lot of fun sharing these in class too!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Homework

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Cold War Dice Game

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Communism vs. Democracy! This exciting free-for-all game will bring the highly tense experience of the Cold War to your classroom! Using a pair of dice, each group will try to gain spy points to gain classified intelligence on the USSR. But be

Subjects:

Basic Operations, U.S. History, World History

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

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Activities, Games

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HIV & AIDS WebQuest

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Bonus Activity Now Included: An AIDS RAFT Writing Activity!!This is an updated WebQuest that explores the definitions, statistics, social issues, and other factors of one of the deadliest diseases of the last 40 years, HIV/AIDS. Students will be

Subjects:

Health, Geography, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

RI.7.2, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.10

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American Revolution Unit Projects and Activities

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Included are over 15 files to help you teach about the American Revolution. Projects, activities, chart sheets, and visuals for you to print, adapt, and enjoy with your students. I have included all the handouts, rubrics, and descriptions you

Subjects:

U.S. History, British History, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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Renaissance Meme Project

By Halls of History

Memes are a great way to have some fun and showcase the creativity of your students. I use this as a culminating project of my Renaissance Unit. Students find Renaissance art images and then create a meme out of it! You decide how they get those to

Subjects:

European History, World History, Art History

Grades:

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

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Projects, Internet Activities

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CNN Heroes Project

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New List for 2023 Heroes Updated!!!Every year CNN explores the globe in search of real-life heroes doing extraordinary things to help people. Every fall they have a big TV special dedicated to sharing the heroes’ stories and choosing a “Hero of the

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Other (Social Studies - History), Life Skills, Writing

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

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Research, Projects, Service Learning

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Great Wall of China Dice Game

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Who can built the longest wall? Your group has been chosen to build as much of the Great Wall as you can! Along the way you will receive Emperor "bonuses" to help your final numbers! This exciting free-for-all game will bring the events of ancient

Subjects:

Basic Operations, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

$3.00

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Sociology Curriculum - 5 Complete Units

By Halls of History

This bundle contains 5 complete units to begin your Sociology class. Units include:* Introduction to Sociology* Sociological Research* Culture* Society and Social Interaction* Crime and DevianceUnits include handouts, worksheets, activities,

Subjects:

Sociology, Other (Social Studies - History), Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Activities

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Dream Vacation Project

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This World Geography project is a student favorite! Students research where in the world they would go on a dream vacation. They research the sites, plan an itinerary, calculate prices using exchange rates, create a visual overview, and present

Subjects:

Applied Math, Geography, Life Skills

Grades:

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

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Projects, Internet Activities

CCSS:

7.RP.A.2

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American History Dice Game Bundle #1

By Halls of History

Check out why these are my best sellers! This combines 4 of my dice games: Gold Rush, Gilded Age, Presidential Election, and the Cold War!!You get all 4 games for the price of 3! You save 25% :)These exciting free-for-all games will bring the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games

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Public Service Announcement (PSA) - World Issues

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What are you passionate about?How can you change the mind of others?Students will research a world issue that they are very interested in and decide how they will showcase that issue in a visually appealing video that is only 60-90 seconds long. How

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Geography, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Internet Activities

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4-Corners - Government & Civics Series #1

By Halls of History

This awesome activity will get your students out of their seats and participating in no time! 4-corners is an activity where you post a statement on your screen and students go to a corner with a sign that says: Agree, Strongly Agree, Disagree, or

Subjects:

Civics, Government, For All Subject Areas

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

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Activities

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World Religions Project with Rubrics

By Halls of History

*A newly updated directions sheet has been added!*Don't have time to teach the major world religions? Let the students do all the work! They do most of the research and develop visuals to teach the class.This is a fun, collaborative project with at

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Religion

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities

$2.50

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4-Corners Activity: Random Editions

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Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Oral Communication

Grades:

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

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Activities

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching for over 25 years. I teach or have taught U.S. History, World History, World Geography, Sociology, Civics, and Modern Issues. I am a technology leader in my school and like to push the envelop with various technologies in the classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love trying new lessons, projects, and technologies in my classes. I am innovative and love to get all of the students involved daily. I like to have fun and want my classes to enjoy learning.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have received the Award of Meritorious Service from my state board of education. I have presented several times at regional and statewide conferences dealing with technology in the classroom and creating engaging, fun history lessons.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I hold a master's degree in instruction and classroom management and received my bachelor's degree from Monmouth College in Illinois.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am interested in genealogy, travel, and Magic: The Gathering.

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Homeschool

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Science, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Vocal Music, Computer Science, Career and Technical Education, Health, Australian History, British History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Business, Statistics, Psychology, Economics , Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Instructional Technology, Criminal Justice - Law, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Poetry, Presidents' Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Test Preparation