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Declaration of Independence Activity: The Big Break Up Letter & Texting Activity

By Mister Harms

The Declaration of Independence was really just a big "break-up" letter written by the colonists to the King of Great Britain. This historical document was written to convince the world of the King's abuses and to let everyone know that the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson

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RI.5.2, RI.5.7, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, RF.5.4a, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.4, W.5.10, W.6.1...

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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions

By Mister Harms

The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.7.6, RI.7.8, RI.7.10, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, RI.8.3, RI.8.6, RI.8.8...

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50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms

By Mister Harms

Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks,

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.5, RI.3.10, RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.10, RF.3.4a, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a...

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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law

By Mister Harms

Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

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W.7.1, W.7.1d, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2d, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.10, W.8.1, W.8.1d, W.8.2a...

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Presidential Election 2024 | Political Parties Spectrum | Democrat & Republican

By Mister Harms

The two major Political Parties, Democratic and Republican, are debating their beliefs to influence voters! What is a political party anyway? What is the difference between Democrats and Republicans? Am I a Democrat or Republican? These are common

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

$5.00

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America The Story of Us Worksheets, Questions, Viewing Guide | All 12 Episodes

By Mister Harms

America The Story of Us, by the History Channel, is one of the best video series to show for any American or US History class. Teachers love the quality content, and students enjoy the engaging visuals! Certainly considered a classic by now, this

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.5.7, RI.6.7, RI.7.7, RI.11-12.7, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.2b, W.5.2d, W.5.3e, W.5.4, W.5.8...

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Roles of the President | A Day in the Life of the Executive Branch | White House

By Mister Harms

What does the President of the United States do anyway? Throughout the day, the President wears many hats and is responsible for many different roles within the Executive Branch. This engaging mini-lesson is an excellent way for students to

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.10, RI.5.10, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.10, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a, SL.4.1, SL.4.1a...

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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President

By Mister Harms

This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Simulations, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.2b, W.5.2d, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.5.10, W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.2b...

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BRAIN TEASERS: Riddles, Logic Puzzles & Brain Breaks - Volume 2

By Mister Harms

Everyone loves logic puzzles, riddles, and critical thinking. As featured in the TpT newsletter, expand your students' brain power with this set of Brain Teasers to use as brain breaks for your classroom! These are perfect for distance learning as

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RF.5.4a, W.5.10, W.6.10, W.7.10, W.8.10, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.10, L.5.3, L.5.5, L.6.3, L.6.5...

$5.00

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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles

By Mister Harms

This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.9, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.7.7, W.7.9...

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Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary

By Mister Harms

It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.4, RI.6.7, RI.7.4, RI.9-10.9, RI.11-12.9, RF.5.4a, RF.5.4c, SL.5.1, SL.5.1c, SL.6.1, SL.6.1c...

$4.00

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Jamestown Activity: Webquest, History Reading, Video, Virtual Archaeological Dig

By Mister Harms

From adventure, to mystery, to the "starving time," students will enjoy learning even more about historic Jamestown through these 4 content-rich resources. Established in 1607, Jamestown was the first successful English settlement in the Americas,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Webquests, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.7, RI.5.10, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.10, RF.5.4a, W.5.2b, W.5.2d, W.5.4...

$3.00

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Supply and Demand | Understanding Economics Activity, Notes, and Worksheets

By Mister Harms

Throughout my years of teaching economics, I have tried to find the best format to teach supply and demand in such a way that students truly understand. Comprehending economic concepts such as price, quantity, equilibrium price, and how they all

Subjects:

Civics, Business, Economics

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.11-12.7, L.8.6, L.9-10.6, L.11-12.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.L.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.9-10.7, RH.11-12.7, RST.6-8.7, RST.9-10.7...

$4.00

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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History

By Mister Harms

Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, DBQs, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.9, RI.9-10.10, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, W.6.2b, W.6.2d, W.6.4...

$4.00

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Oregon Trail Activity, Game, & Simulation: Travel the Trail Journaling Activity

By Mister Harms

Enjoy taking your middle school and upper elementary students on an adventure of a lifetime known as the Oregon Trail! Students will form family wagon teams and race each other to the Oregon Territory. While learning about this important era in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.2, RI.5.7, RI.11-12.9, RI.11-12.10, RF.5.4a, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.4, W.5.10, W.6.1...

$30.00

$26.00

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American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's

By Mister Harms

This bundle contains every single American History resources from the Mister Harms store! You're getting every American History resource but saving BIG with a whopping 20% OFF all current resources. Once the bundle is yours, you will then get 100%

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.7, RI.5.10, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.10, RI.8.10, RI.9-10.10, RF.5.4a, W.5.2a, W.5.2b, W.5.2d...

$58.00

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Class Constitution: Creating a Classroom Constitution & Preamble

By Mister Harms

Have you ever created a constitution for your own classroom? Each year in civics class, as we learn about the United States Constitution, I have my students help create our very own class constitution. The students love being a part of creating

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Homework, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.6.7, RI.9-10.9, RI.11-12.9, W.6.1a, W.6.2b, W.6.2d, W.6.2e, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.10, W.7.2b...

$2.50

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Economics Activity | Classroom Market Economy Simulation & Classroom Management

By Mister Harms

Searching for Economics Activities? Looking for a way to make economics class more enjoyable or maybe just improve classroom management? CLA$$ONOMIC$ is an interactive classroom economy that will boost student engagement and help reinforce the

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Economics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.5.4a, W.5.4, W.6.4, W.7.4, W.8.4, W.9-10.3b, W.9-10.4, W.11-12.4, SL.5.1, SL.5.1b, SL.5.1c...

$6.00

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The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class

By Mister Harms

Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Lectures, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.7.2, RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.2, W.7.1, W.7.2b, W.7.2d, W.7.4, W.7.10, W.8.1, W.8.2b...

$5.00

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ANCIENT ROME: World History Travel Brochure Research Summary Project

By Mister Harms

Have you ever wanted to take your class to Ancient Rome? Now you can without spending a dime! On this virtual field trip, students will become the travel guides. Through summaries and pictures, students will create a travel brochure that

Subjects:

Ancient History, Graphic Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RI.5.9, RI.5.10, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.2a, W.5.2b, W.5.2d, W.5.3d, W.5.4, W.5.6, W.5.7...

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching middle school and high school social studies since the beginning of the millennium (2000). I have taught courses in American History, Economics, Psychology, Government, Ancient World History, Western Civilization, and more.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Student engagement. High-quality content. Hands-on activities. Diversified learning. Group collaboration.....This is the goal, but ultimately I desire to make learning fun for my students while helping them become rooted in truth, growing in freedom, and prospering in life!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year - 2009-2010

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I am a fourth generation teacher. My Great-Grandfather taught in a one room school house making $35/month. My Grandmother started in a one room school house then outgrew that to become a lifelong teacher (I even had her as my 3rd grade teacher). Both of my parents were career teachers and now I get to teach another generation of students. I have a degree in History with a licensure in Social Studies Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

From the rural plains of Minnesota, I get to teach in the school I grew up going to. I love to learn and teach!

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Biology, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Music, Instrumental Music, Health, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Business, Psychology, Economics , Character Education, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, For All Subjects, Informational Text, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Social Emotional Learning