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HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut- Primary Source Analysis

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Another installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE. This time, students will tackle the unexplained death and then social disappearance of Ancient Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut. After analyzing sources, annotating the documents, and weighing evidence, your

Subjects:

Archaeology, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.9

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Women in the Civil War: Station Rotations (Primary Sources & Informational Text)

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Diversify your syllabus. Get your secondary students up and moving using these Women in the Civil War Station Rotations. This adaption of a DBQ gets students into exploring authentic female sources and perspectives. Students will take an inquiry

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Women's History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

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African Americans in the Revolutionary War- Contributions to Society and Warfare

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Print-and-Go Classwork. Representation Matters. Don't let this unit pass by without giving due credit to the contributions of African Americans during the American Revolution. Lead students through an analysis of African American influence &

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Homework, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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End of Year Award Certificates: US History [Presidents, Hamilton, Patriots]

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Printable U.S. History (1700-1865) Award Certificates-- Perfect for an APUSH party or U.S. History Class party-- Awards feature Presidents 1-18, all Hamilton characters from the Broadway play, and other important Patriots. Celebrate your students

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Activities, Printables

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Hercules Movie- Student Viewing Guide plus Answer Key

By Historical Thinking Classroom

PRINT & GO! Questions for students to answer while viewing Disney's 1997 animated movie, HERCULES. Answer key included. Looking to show Disney's HERCULES during your SS Greek Gods unit or RELA unit on heroes, but want to keep students focused

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Graphic Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Movie Guides

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HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of Meriwether Lewis (Lewis & Clark) w/ Primary Sources

By Historical Thinking Classroom

For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will review the mysterious death of famed explorer and American hero, Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis and Clark). This is an engaging and creative take on DBQs, with a heavy focus on SOURCING and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, DBQs, GATE

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1

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Social Studies "GOLDEN GLOBES" Awards Certificates- Printer Ready

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Honor your Social Studies students for all their hard work this year. This file includes 34 award certificates so you can host your own Social Studies "GOLDEN GLOBES" ceremony. This is a great way to celebrate student accomplishments while

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, End of Year, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Love and War: Civil War Love Letters Primary Source Analysis

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Unique Civil War Primary Source Activity. Students will analyze ten primary source "Love Letters" from 1861-1864 in order to analyze a shifting society through the preferred communication medium of the time-- letters. Students will use these

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Lesson

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Race to Freedom: Video Viewing Questions PLUS ANSWER KEY

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Print & Go! One-pager viewing questions PLUS ANSWER KEY. Hold students accountable and encourage reflection during the movie, Race to Freedom: Story of the Underground Railroad.There are three parts to this viewing guide:I. Character

Subjects:

U.S. History, Black History Month

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Movie Guides, Lesson

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Student Letter to Senator: Argumentative Writing & Civics

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Let your students voices be heard with this argumentative letter writing assignment!! Students will select a topic, research the topic, and write a letter using a thesis (claim) and supporting research to justify their claim. Then, mail the letter

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, GATE

CCSS:

W.8.1, CCRA.W.1, RH.6-8.2

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Women in the Civil War: Grades 4-8, Primary Source Stations

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Ditch that textbook. Diversify your syllabus. Get your students up and moving using these Women in the Civil War Station Rotations. This adaption of a DBQ gets students exploring authentic female sources and perspectives. Students will take an

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

DBQs, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.9, RH.6-8.10

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Historical Research & Writing Project - Eulogy for American Revolution Figure

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Fun and engaging RESEARCH PROJECT about the American Revolution! Student choice and creativity are highlighted as they select a voice from which to write and deliver a eulogy for a figure from the American Revolution. Please note this project can

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Assessment, Internet Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.W.3, CCRA.SL.4

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Second Amendment: Research and Class Debate (Gr. 7-12)

By Historical Thinking Classroom

No study of the Constitution or current events is complete without a well researched and organized class debate. This resource provides teacher and student guidance through the 2nd Amendment debate process-- researching the Amendment and its

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, Assessment, GATE

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HISTORY DETECTIVE: Death of President Zachary Taylor - Primary Source Analysis

By Historical Thinking Classroom

For this installment of HISTORY DETECTIVE, students will examine primary and secondary source documents and use evidence from those documents to justify their claim concerning a 170-year-old mystery: Who Killed President Zachary

Subjects:

Government, U.S. History, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.9

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V.I.P Kids of the American Revolution (Grades 4-8)

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Need classwork? Print and Go! Lead students through an analysis of Influence of CHILDREN during the American Revolution-- featuring the abridged stories of 6 children who influenced the Revolution in their own special way. Stories show a range of

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Lesson

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Welcome to Class! Secondary Grades Organization & Ice Breakers Bundle

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Start your semester or school year off right by getting yourself organized and your classroom discussions going!! This bundle includes organizational materials for teachers to set classroom routines and expectations, but also includes printables to

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Classroom Forms

$3.00

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Differentiation support-- Adjusted Readings for "Creating the Constitution" Unit

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Reading materials for ESOL and SpEd learners. Bundle of accommodated readings to teach: 1. Articles of Confederation 2. Constitutional Convention 3. New Jersey Plan 4. Virginia Plan 5. 3/5 Compromise. All articles adjusted-- chunked text,

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, GATE

$3.00

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Analyzing Multiple Perspectives: Stamp Act Primary Source Lesson

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Stamp Act Analysis! There are two sides to every story, and in this case, there are two sides to the story of British taxation. In this lesson, students are given four abridged excerpts of primary source documents about the Stamp Act. Two

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, GATE, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.8.1, RI.8.6, RH.6-8.6

$3.00

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Classroom Alphabets: African American Figures and Latino-American Figures

By Historical Thinking Classroom

Do your classroom visuals appropriately reflect the students you serve?! This file contains TWO DIFFERENT printable alphabets in order to promote culturally relevant classroom visuals. PRINT & HANG-- both files printer ready to make an

Subjects:

U.S. History, Black History Month, Classroom Community

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Cultural Activities

$3.00

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Accountable Talk Templates: Student Discussion in Gr.6-12

By Historical Thinking Classroom

It is crucial for secondary students to socialize their intelligence through Accountable Talk. The files in this bundle provide structure for student responses, debates, and discussions as well as promote participation so that every voice is heard.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a veteran middle school teacher of 10 years in a large urban school district near Washington, DC. I love US History, RELA, kinesthetic lessons, and lessons that showcase student creativity while still meeting or exceeding the standards.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Discussion based, document-based SS learning, historical thinking, interdisciplinary connections between SS, Science, and RELA.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Yet to be added

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergrad- University of Maryland, 2007 Masters- University of Maryland 2008 Admin1- Johns Hopkins University 2013

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a wife, mom, coach, and yearbook sponsor!