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Hercules: Myth v. Movie (Primary and Secondary Source Analysis)

By Mrs Spatharos

Students compare and contrast primary and secondary sources using the myth of Hercules and the 12 labors with the Disney movie. Sometimes we just need a movie day! Ultimately, students argue is Hercules was a hero or not. Their answers are always

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th

Types:

Activities, Movie Guides, Lesson

$5.00

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Medieval Guilds Lesson and Guild Game

By Mrs Spatharos

This is one part lesson and one part game (aka classroom management strategy) for your students to play! Nothing like a little healthy competition right? Students learn about the roles of guilds in Medieval society, read more about their assigned

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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Activities, Games, Lesson

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Hercules and the 12 Labors Ted ED analysis

By Mrs Spatharos

Students will watch TedED’s video on the 12 labors of Hercules and answer the questions on the worksheet. Myths are a great way to think from the perspective of people we study and talk about major themes in literature. Eventually, students have to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$3.75

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GRAPES word sort and lesson

By Mrs Spatharos

Almost every history teacher has some acronym to help students analyze the past. We use GRAPES (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economics, society/social)! Introduce your students to GRAPES through a word sort followed up by notes and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Games, Lesson

$4.00

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Hunter-Gatherers Notes and Station Activity

By Mrs Spatharos

For this lesson, students will learn more about the lives of early humans, the hunter-gatherers. After a quick set of notes, students will get up and move from different station to learn more about early humans and their culture. At each station,

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Lesson

$3.50

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Exodus v. "The Prince of Egypt" (primary v. secondary source analysis)

By Mrs Spatharos

Students compare and contrast primary and secondary sources using passages from the book of Exodus and the DreamWorks movie “Prince of Egypt.” Sometimes we just need a movie day (or couple of days), and this is just perfect for that :) This lesson

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History

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Not Grade Specific

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Activities, Movie Guides, Lesson

$3.50

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Create your own country (CYOC)!

By Mrs Spatharos

CREATE YOUR OWN COUNTRY! During this highly engaging project, students design their own country by addressing the geography, economics, politics, achievements, and society of their made-up land. Students then draw their country and demonstrate their

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography

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

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Projects, Activities

$5.00

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Indus River Valley Notes and Archaeological "Dig" (Full Lesson Plan!)

By Mrs Spatharos

Introduce your students to the Indus River Valley and early India through notes and an archaeological “dig” activity! After taking notes about the Harappan Civilization, students will analyze 6 artifacts excavated from Harappa and Mohenjo Daro. Then

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th

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Activities, Lesson

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What Happened to King Tut? Detective Activity (digital learning friendly!)

By Mrs Spatharos

Students investigate the changing theories surrounding King Tut’s death and write a final report. Students read 3 articles from different news outlets, TIME, National Geographic, and the Independent and answer guided questions. For each source,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th

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Activities

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Silk Roads Journal

By Mrs Spatharos

Using the UNESCO website, students will take on the persona of a merchant, envoy, bandit, or pilgrim and travel the Silk Roads! They will plot their journey and write a journal entry for each city. Their job will shape how they write about each

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 10^th

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Projects, Activities, Internet Activities

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Who were the Vikings? Historical Detectives Activity

By Mrs Spatharos

To understand the historical significance of the Vikings, students analyze primary and secondary sources and record their answers in their detective journal. This can be used for your Medieval Europe or for your Exploration Unit. I hope you and your

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

7^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Timeline practice mini lesson

By Mrs Spatharos

After getting so many questions throughout the school year about BCE versus BC and CE and AD, I realized I never instructed my students about this. I created this lesson to give students a quick introduction into how historians discuss time and a

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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Schools of Philosophy (Chinese Philosophies Project)

By Mrs Spatharos

Using the ideas and themes of their assigned philosophy, students design a school (preschool, elementary school, middle school, or high school) to demonstrate what they have learned. At no point are they allowed to use the name, part of the name of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities

$5.00

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Historian's Tools Notes and Gallery Walk

By Mrs Spatharos

This is an introduction to the sources used by historians: primary sources, secondary sources, and oral history. Also included is a brief discussion about different types of history! Students take notes then test their understanding through a

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$3.50

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Intro to Geography Lesson and Choice Activity

By Mrs Spatharos

Hello! Thank you for purchasing this resource. This is a great discussion based set of notes that introduces students to the main concepts and vocabulary words associated with your geography unit. After the notes, students will choose a country to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$3.50

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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What is religion? Full Lesson plan

By Mrs Spatharos

Need a way to talk about the big stuff in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable? I use this lesson as a way to introduce students to the BIG CONCEPT of religion. We have this discussion before our Israel unit, but it can be used at anytime in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, Religion

Grades:

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

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Lesson

$3.50

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Ancient Greek Culture Passports (webquest activity)

By Mrs Spatharos

In this Webquest activity, Students will “travel” around Ancient Greece to learn more about the ancient culture. Students will research Greek city-states, food, art, pottery, the Olympics and more! I hope you and your students enjoy this lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Webquests, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$3.50

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Ancient Greece Activities BUNDLE!

By Mrs Spatharos

Looking for some fun activties to supplement your unit on Ancient Greece or mythology? Included this bundle are the following acticities:-Ancient Greek Culture Passports Websquest-Students "travel" around Ancient Greece to learn more about the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$15.25

$13.72

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Travelers of the Medieval East

By Mrs Spatharos

Who was the greatest traveler of the Medieval East? Students investigate the lives and voyages of Zheng He, Ibn Battuta, and Marco Polo to see who was the most successful. Each traveler has “written” about themselves to make it more fun for students

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$3.75

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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What is history? Discussion and activity!

By Mrs Spatharos

What is history? Let your students lead the discussion with this lesson! Students begin brainstorming what history is to them, answer a couple questions, including a fan-favorite “why is history boring?” and conclude by designing a cellophane cover

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$3.00

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Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

7th year history teacher and loving it!

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that history should be the most fun class of the day! I do my best to incorporate a variety of learning strategies and activities to keep my students engaged and loving history. If I'm bored the kids are bored! There's nothing better then seeing my students fall in love with the past.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my undergrad in history and teaching credential at CSULB. I am currently working my MA in history and can't wait to be done!

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