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Analyzing World History Sources with SOAPSTone

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In this PowerPoint, there are brief descriptions and examples of primary and secondary sources. Students are asked to tell the difference between the 2 types of sources.The analytical tool, called SOAPSTone, is introduced as a way to help students

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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English Documents That Influenced US Govt Chart

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In this activity, students can investigate the English Documents that influenced the Founding Fathers when writing the US Constitution. The chart consists of topics that students will indicate if it was addressed in the Magna Carta, English Petition

Subjects:

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

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

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Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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American and French Revolution Comparison Chart Activity

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In this activity, students will compare the American and French Revolutions by completing a chart over specific causes, important people, documents and effects. Students should have some background in the Enlightenment before completing this

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Enlightenment and Great Awakening Quote Comparison Chart

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In this activity, students can work in partners, groups or independently to evaluate quotes said by people from the Enlightenment and the Great Awakening. Students will decide which movement the quotes might be from. This activity could be used to

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Asian Belief Systems Comparison Charts

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In this comparison chart activity, the symbols, founders, countries of origin, holy books and beliefs are given for Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism and Judaism. There are 3 charts the teacher can choose from to use in their

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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US Foreign and Domestic Policy Review Activity 1787 - 1831

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In this activity, students will review key events from Washington's Administration through Monroe and Jackson. Students will define foreign and domestic policy, identify events that are considered foreign and domestic policy and justify their

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

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

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American War Chart Activity

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In this activity, you can choose to have your students research and compare the American wars and conflicts that have occurred, starting as far back as the French and Indian War (when we were colonies) all the way up to the Iraqi War.The first chart

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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US Foreign Policy Activity

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Have students investigate the first five US president's stance on world events. Students are asked to describe each presidents' stance on foreign events or foreign policy strategy. They will list which countries the strategies were directed to and

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Renaissance Reformation and Euro Exploration Vocabulary Activity

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Introduce your students to the Renaissance, the Reformation and European Exploration with this vocab assignment. The list contains important events, people, terms and concepts that will be examined again in US History classes. Students can complete

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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Byzantine Empire, Emergence of Islam and Beginnings of Russia Vocab Activity

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Introduce your students to the beginnings of the Byzantine Empire, emergence and spread of Islam and the beginnings of Russia with this vocabulary activity. The activity asks students to define terms, events and concepts and to provide a picture for

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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Ancient Greece and Rome Vocab Activity

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Introduce your students to Ancient Greece and Rome with this vocab assignment. The list contains important events, people, terms and concepts that will be examined again in US History and Government classes. Students can complete this activity

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

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

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Early Civilizations in Africa and Americas Vocabulary Activity

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Introduce your students to early civilizations in Africa and the Americas with this vocabulary activity. The activity asks students to define terms, events and concepts and to provide a picture for each item. The activity can be assigned and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

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Flourishing Civilizations & World Religions Vocabulary Activity

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Introduce the early European civilizations (Minoans, Phoenicians) and Asian civilizations (Maurya, Gupta, Zhou, Qin, Han) and world religions to your students with this vocabulary activity. This could be assigned virtually and completed by students

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

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Neolithic Revolution River Valley Civilizations Vocabulary Activity

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Introduce your students to the Neolithic Revolution and the 4 major River Valley Civilizations by having them complete this vocabulary assignment. It can be assigned virtually so that students can copy/paste pictures from the internet to represent

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Taught World Mythology, US History, World Geography, World History, Government, AVID and many professional development sessions for 26 years. I have taught in brick and mortar for 21 years and I have been in my virtual teaching position for 5 years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My lessons are scaffolded, differentiated and flexible. I allow students opportunities to explore and experience history as well as time to create and evaluate it. I enjoy creating engaging materials and activities so that students can become immersed and excited with the content.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year (2010 and 2019)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Earned my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Gifted and Talented Programming Earned my Bachelors in Education, certified History 1-8 and 9-12. Taught 8th grade US History for 18 years. Developed curriculum for World Mythology Elective Course for my district, taught the course for 15 years. Taught Government and 11th US History for 2 years. Taught AVID and Gifted and Talented Pull Out Classes for 4 years. Taught World Geography and World History for 5 years - currently teaching World History and World Mythology. Wrote curriculum for Texas SBOE (2011) for 8th grade USH. Wrote curriculum for Keller ISD for GT Pull Out Classes, World Mythology Elective. Facilitated many Professional Developments on Thinking Maps, AVID strategies, Gifted and Talented Strategies, Differentiation and Social Studies content.

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

SUBJECTS

Social Studies, Ancient History, Government, U.S. History, World History, Other (Social Studies), Asian Studies