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DBQ: The Holocaust and Human Rights

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** HIGHEST RATINGS - A DOCUMENT-BASED QUESTION WITH 7 RICH, DIVERSE SOURCES, ANALYSIS QUESTIONS, ESSAY PROMPT + RUBRIC **This DBQ contains 7 detailed documents which take the form of narratives (speeches, legislation/laws, interviews, etc.) and

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

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

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History Detectives: Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini; Rise of Totalitarianism

By Social Studies Made Simple

This is learning resource is a project-based learning unit that serves as a fun and engaging way for students to learn about the totalitarian leaders in Europe leading up to and during World War II. Through teamwork and a thorough research

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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

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Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: Nationalism in Europe! Updated!

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This resource is a project-based learning unit aimed at instilling in students knowledge about nationalism in Europe in the 19th century and at the turn of the 20th century. In small groups, students collaborate in order to answer the driving

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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

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What Makes Me A Leader? AVID/Social and Emotional Learning Activity

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This learning resource is designed to support students in gaining a sense of self-awareness (CASEL SEL Domain) prior to working collaboratively in groups and/or breakout rooms. It is comprised of a large list of leadership qualities/characteristics

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Career and Technical Education, For All Subject Areas, Character Education

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

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6th Grade - 8 Features of Civilization Bundle (GREAT REVIEWS!)

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GRADE: 5-8 (I used this for sixth grade)UNIT: Early Humans (Ancient Civilizations)MATERIALS:1. Introduction to the 8 Features of Civilization (PowerPoint Presentation)2. The 8 Features of Civilization - Guided Notes/Group Collaboration (Microsoft

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: World War 1/Modern Day Terrorism

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** April, 2022 UPDATE: RSA Animation Directions ADDED to the end of this PBL unit! This regards presenting the final product. Enjoy!Overview: This resource is a PROJECT-BASED LEARNING unit that guides students in the creation of connections between

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Social Studies - History, European History, Geography

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

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Locke’s Social Contract and the Declaration of Independence DBQ

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Document-Based Question: What influence did the writings of John Locke have on Thomas Jefferson and other Americans whose writings shaped the Declaration of Independence?Historical Context and Full Step-By-Step Instructions6 DocumentsMultiple

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

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

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Activities, DBQs, Assessment

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Three Perspectives on the Social Contract - Assignment

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Students will work with three primary source documents in this learning activity. These primary sources regarding the purpose of government and authority in our lives (related to Social Contract Theory).In the directions, I summarize for students

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, European History

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

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

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"Be Informed, Speak Up, Act": Project-Based Learning for Government Class

By Social Studies Made Simple

This resource is a full project-based learning unit for any Civics or U.S. Government class! I used this PBL unit, which is titled ""Be Informed, Speak Up, Act" as means for students to APPLY their learning to the real world. It requires students to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

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Research, Projects, Assessment

$9.00

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Totalitarian Leaders of the 1930’s and Propaganda: Document-Based Question (DBQ)

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This learning resource is a document-based question that I put together for my Social Studies students as we studied totalitarian leaders of the 1930's in Europe: Adolf Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy), and Joseph Stalin (The Soviet

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, DBQs, Assessment

$6.00

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Google Docs™

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The Russian Revolution: Public Service Announcement (Project-Based Learning)

By Social Studies Made Simple

Updated March, 2022This project-based learning unit connects The Russian Revolution (1917) to our daily lives through an investigation into the economic and social systems of communism, socialism and capitalism. Students work collaboratively to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Economics

Grades:

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

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Projects, Graphic Organizers

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6th GRADE - Investigating World Religions: Inquiry + Infographic Project!

By Social Studies Made Simple

Updated March, 2022This project has three sections:Step 1: World Religions: Jigsaw Inquiry ActivityStep 2: World Religions: Research Graphic OrganizerStep 3: Creating the Infographic (Google Slides presentation is linked in from Google Drive)My 6th

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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The M.A.I.N. Causes of World War 1: Document-Based Question Bundle

By Social Studies Made Simple

This is a set of learning resources which together make up a full document-based question which tasks students with exploring the M.A.I.N. Causes of World War I while also developing an argument and supporting it with multiple pieces of evidence.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$7.00

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Google Docs™

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6th Grade - Culture Project (Bundle)

By Social Studies Made Simple

Updated! UNIT: Culture (Human Geography)BUNDLE:1. Culture Project Overview/Requirements (PowerPoint)2. Culture Project: Personal Profile (Word Document)3. Culture Project: Graphic Organizer (Word Document)DESCRIPTION: Students apply their learning

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Sectionalism in the U.S. Leading Up to the Civil War: Document-Based Question

By Social Studies Made Simple

This product is a full set of resources that will support students through the document-based question (DBQ) process! The directions are clear, concise, and thorough as you will see within the resource set!The Essay Question: Select THREE causes of

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$7.00

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Google Docs™

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Industrialization, Imperialism, Nationalism: "The Traveling Trunk!" PBL

By Social Studies Made Simple

Updated March, 2022!This project-based learning resource is targeted at World History and/or United States History students. In sum, this PBL experience involves active learning, research, and discovery. It tasks students with working

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Rubrics

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The Industrial Revolution: "Pawn Stars" Project-Based Learning Unit

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Updated March, 2022This project-based learning unit is framed by student-driven inquiry. Students collaborate, communicate, research, and innovate in order tell the story of an artifact from the Industrial Revolution era. Students conduct thorough

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

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Thinkers of the Enlightenment: Document-Based Question (DBQ)

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The BIG Question: To what extent were the ideas of the Enlightenment philosophers “revolutionary”?Background Information: The thinkers of the Enlightenment, or philosophes, challenged numerous medieval ideas. Arguing that these relied on

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, DBQs, Assessment

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Causes of the Second Industrial Revolution: Document-Based Question BUNDLE!

By Social Studies Made Simple

This bundle of educational resources allows you to teach students content regarding the causes of the Second Industrial Revolution (turn of the 20th century) as well as skills that include analyzing primary sources, categorizing them to build

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, DBQs, Graphic Organizers

$7.00

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The Five (5) Themes of Geography: Cooperative Learning Stations Activity

By Social Studies Made Simple

Essential Question: How can the five themes of geography be used to show the relationship between people and places?Task:Students will work cooperatively at each station to learn about the five (5) themes of geography.After completing 5 learning

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

$7.00

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Google Docs™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This is my 14th year as a middle school/high school Social Studies and AVID/Leadership teacher. I love teaching and am passionate about developing meaningful, authentic, and relevant curriculum for my students. My student population is as diverse as they come; I am committed to embedding cultural based practices such as the decolonization of pedagogy into my daily practice. I believe that our students deserve the opportunity to practice and hone the valuable 21st century skills that they will need in the future. You can find these embedded within each of my lessons, activities, and projects. Professionally, I have earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction! I've taught in three different states as well as in a variety of educational settings: charter, public, and private.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Constructivist! You'll observe that most of my lessons, assignments, and projects are centered upon student inquiry rather than direct instruction from the teacher. All are designed with authenticity and relevance in mind. I want students to USE their knowledge to create something, solve a problem, etc.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Do teachers ever get formal "awards"? These are not common despite the amazing work I have seen my colleagues do for years!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A.- History (2007) M. Ed. - Education (2008) Ph.D. - Curriculum and Instruction (2017)

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