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Kathryn Nystrom

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Principles of the Constitution - Graphic Organizer

By Kathryn Nystrom

Graphic organizer to help students understand 5 of the principles of the Constitution: Federalism, Rule of Law, Popular Sovereignty, Separation of Powers, and Checks and Balances. Graphic organizer includes visuals to help students understand.

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Mr. Peabody and Sherman - Video Guide

By Kathryn Nystrom

20 question video guide for use with the cartoon movie Mr. Peabody and Sherman (2014). Question #20 asks students to detail a historical event or time period that they would like to visit and why.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Activities, Movie Guides

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Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Debate - An Investigation using Primary Sources

By Kathryn Nystrom

Activity to help students investigate some of the different views held by Federalist and Anti-Federalists over ratification of the Constitution. Activity includes: 1. Directions for how to complete the activity on page 1. 2. Chart for students

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$3.50

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Cell Phone Activity - Template

By Kathryn Nystrom

This resource can help students review many different topics - literary characters, people throughout any historical period, etc. and can be tailored to fit various subjects. Students are asked to create a fictional cell phone based on any given

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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Feudalism Graphic Organizer

By Kathryn Nystrom

Graphic organizer to help students understand feudalism. Students are asked to label, explain, and then draw a picture for each level of the pyramid. Additionally, there are places to label what was given from one class to the class above and to

Subjects:

European History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Constitutional Compromises - Exit Ticket

By Kathryn Nystrom

Jeopardy style exit ticket review. Definitions are provided and students will have to fill in the blank with the correct response. Covers topics like: Federalists, Anti-Federalists, New Jersey Plan, Virginia Plan, Great Compromise, Three-Fifths

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Activities

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Structure of Congress - Graphic Organizer

By Kathryn Nystrom

Web organizer that covers expressed and implied powers of Congress as well as the structure of the House and the Senate. A good resource for review or remediation.

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

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

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Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

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Articles of Confederation Headstone

By Kathryn Nystrom

Activity for students to create a fictional headstone for the Articles of Confederation. Students are asked to give a "cause of death" for the Articles. Additionally, students will need to describe the Articles strengths and weaknesses as well as

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Comparing the US House and US Senate

By Kathryn Nystrom

Chart to help students complete a side by side comparison of the US House and US Senate. Useful to introduce the topic or to review.

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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President and Vice President - Graphic Organizer

By Kathryn Nystrom

Graphic organizer to help students better understand the Executive Branch of the US Government. Includes sections for the President, Vice President, Presidential Succession, and the "Hats" of the President. Useful to review or introduce the topic.

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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The 12 Labors of Hercules - Past and Present

By Kathryn Nystrom

Students will pick 2 of Hercules' original 12 Labors to summarize. Next, students will describe and illustrate 2 modern-day labors for Hercules. Students will need to think about modern-day issues that are difficult to solve and that would benefit

Subjects:

Ancient History, European History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities

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Causes of the Fall of the Roman Empire - Graphic Organizer

By Kathryn Nystrom

Students will read the included short paragraphs about six of the causes of the fall of the Roman Empire in order to complete the graphic organizer. Students will have to describe the cause and the effect for each paragraph. Included: short

Subjects:

Ancient History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Ruby Bridges - Video Guide

By Kathryn Nystrom

Video guide with 16 questions for use with the movie Ruby Bridges (1998). Movie is available on YouTube. Movie is based on the true story of Ruby Bridges, the first black student to attend integrated schools in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1960.

Subjects:

Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides

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Create your own Manor

By Kathryn Nystrom

Assignment for students to draw a map and create their own manor from the Middle Ages. Assignment provides a checklist to help students make sure to include all parts.

Subjects:

European History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Homework

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Supreme Court Cases - Puzzles and Brainteasers

By Kathryn Nystrom

Review for Supreme Court Cases that tested the Constitution. Puzzles include phrases and pictures (styled after Rebus puzzles). Word bank with all cases is provided for students.

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Federalism Headlines

By Kathryn Nystrom

Students will color each box according to whether or not the headline is referencing a power of the federal government, state governments, or both governments. Students will practice understanding the difference between expressed, reserved, and

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

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A Knight's Tale - RAFT Writing Assignment

By Kathryn Nystrom

Students will take on the role of a person who has become a knight during the Middle Ages. They will write a letter to a family member or friend describing their experiences. Product is three pages. The first page includes a graphic organizer (2

Subjects:

European History, Middle Ages, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

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Elections - Who's Who - Cereal Box Project

By Kathryn Nystrom

Students will create cereal boxes to help inform and educate others about candidates running in upcoming elections. This project can be easily adjusted and edited if needed to cover various types of elections for any year. There is a rubric

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities

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3-2-1 Wrap Up

By Kathryn Nystrom

3-2-1 Wrap Up activity to be used in a variety of settings. Students will write 3 things they learned, 2 things they found interesting or want to know more about, and 1 question they still have. Can be used at any time in a lesson or unit, after

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities

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Constitutional Amendments - Skeleton Writing

By Kathryn Nystrom

Students are provided with a poorly written "skeleton" paragraph about the impact of adding amendments to the Constitution. Students are asked to rewrite the paragraph to be a more complete overview of the topic by adding specific details,

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$1.25

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Taught Civics and Economics for 6 years, Recently moved to 6th grade Social Studies focusing on Europe and South America

MY TEACHING STYLE

A mix of teacher-led and student-led. A variety of activities for learners of varied abilities.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Chosen to be part of the Governor's Teacher Network in North Carolina (2014-2015). Wrote units and lessons for use by Civics teachers across the state of North Carolina. Chosen to attend CSPAN Summer Educator's Conference for High School Teachers in 2016.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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GRADES

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Specialty, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Religion, For All Subjects, Writing