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"Find the Witch!" A Salem Witch Trials Role-Playing Activity

By Mutsch Ado About History

Synopsis of activity:This role-playing activity is meant to simulate the uncertainty and fear that gripped the town of Salem, Massachusetts during the infamous Witch Trials. The activity involves holding a “town meeting” for the purpose of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Task Cards

$3.00

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"Find the Communist!" A McCarthy Era Red Scare Role-Playing Activity

By Mutsch Ado About History

Synopsis of activity:This role-playing activity is meant to simulate the uncertainty and fear that gripped America in the 1950s. The activity involves holding a “town meeting” for the purpose of finding any communists in the community. This activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Psychology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Task Cards

$3.00

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The Salem Witch Trials Bundle: Station Activity AND Role-Playing Simulation

By Mutsch Ado About History

These two products can extend or enhance any social studies lesson on the Salem Witch Trials or can be great companions to an ELA or Drama unit on Arthur Miller's The Crucible. These are fun and engaging activities which will stimulate your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Drama

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Task Cards

$6.00

$5.40

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Civil War Codebreaking Bundle!

By Mutsch Ado About History

These Fun and Engaging activities will teach your students how to break and decipher Civil War-Era codes and set them on a mission to protect President Abraham Lincoln as he travels to Gettysburg to deliver his famous address.Your students will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

$6.00

$4.00

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World History: Ancient West Africa WHOLE UNIT BUNDLE!

By Mutsch Ado About History

Description:This two-week unit will have your students fully engaged in a challenging yet fun unit on the history of Ancient West Africa.Recommendation:This unit bundle is activity-based. It works best with any standard textbook unit on the history

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, African History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Simulations

$15.00

$10.00

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50 American History Writing Prompts: The Early Republic (1776-1815)

By Mutsch Ado About History

Purpose and benefits: These writing prompts are all based on common social studies content area standards. They are meant to reinforce important social studies skills such as interpreting primary and secondary sources, analyzing maps, charts, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, 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:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.11-12.4, RH.11-12.5, RH.11-12.6

$4.00

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Rome vs. Brutus: A Mock Trial about the Death of Caesar

By Mutsch Ado About History

This is a fictional murder trial about the death of Caesar. Brutus will stand trial for Caesar’s death. This trial will determine if Brutus is guilty of killing Caesar out of jealousy or if he is not guilty since he defended the Roman Republic from

Subjects:

Ancient History, Government, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Simulations

$4.00

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Case Study: The Sacco and Vanzetti Trial

By Mutsch Ado About History

Synopsis of activity:This case study will allow the students to examine and evaluate multiple aspects of the Sacco and Vanzetti trial including the details of the crime, the background of the two men, the political climate, eyewitness testimony, and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Centers

$3.00

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Whole Class Historical Simulation: The People vs. Andrew Jackson Mock Trial

By Mutsch Ado About History

A multi-day activity which covers many of the issues during the “Age of Jackson” including his personal life, his role as a plantation owner and owner of enslaved people, his role in the War of 1812, his reputation as the Common Man, his role in the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (0.53 MB)

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50 American History Writing Prompts: The Colonial Era (1492-1776)

By Mutsch Ado About History

Subjects:

English Language Arts, 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:

Handouts, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8, RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.2, RH.11-12.4, RH.11-12.5, RH.11-12.6

$4.00

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3 DBQ Essay Bundle! Three DBQs for American History, Honors History, or APUSH

By Mutsch Ado About History

This Three-DBQ essay bundle is perfect for middle school, high school, and Advanced Placement history classes. Students will practice to reading, analyzing, and interpreting content-specific charts, graphs, personal letters, and a variety of other

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

DBQs, Printables, Rubrics

$6.00

$5.00

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Oregon Trail Adventure! A "Roll-the-Dice" Historical Activity

By Mutsch Ado About History

This “roll-the-dice” activity and game of chance is a fun companion to a unit on Westward Expansion, Manifest Destiny, and the Oregon Trail. Students will roll the dice as they move from point to point along the Oregon Trail gameboard. The goal is

Subjects:

Math, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

$3.00

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Station Activity and Assessment: The Legacy of King Mansa Musa of Mali

By Mutsch Ado About History

Synopsis of activity:This one-day activity is a great companion to a unit West Africa, the silent barter system, the salt and gold trade, and the spread of Islam in Africa. It can also serve as a way for students to “dig deeper” into these topics

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, African History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Posters, Centers

$3.00

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The Road to Revolution Bundle: Triangular Trade, Boston Massacre, & King George

By Mutsch Ado About History

These three learning activities will get your students talking about the events leading to the American Revolution. The Triangular Trade Simulation will have them actively take part the international trading system which exposed the 13 Colonies to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, 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:

Activities, Simulations, Centers

$8.49

$6.50

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Codebreaking in the American Revolution: Save Washington's Army!

By Mutsch Ado About History

Synopsis of activity:This is a fun and engaging enrichment activity for students who are learning about the American Revolution. Students will receive instruction on how to decipher coded messages using three popular code models used during the War

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Problem Solving

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.42 MB)

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Whole Class Contract Negotiation Simulation: Textile Co. vs. Labor Union, 1852

By Mutsch Ado About History

Synopsis of activity:This activity is a fictional contract negotiation between the Merrimack Mills Textile Company and a union of textile workers in the year 1852. The students will work in teams of 4-5 students, representing either the company or

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Simulations

$4.00

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Tournament of the Greek Gods and Goddesses! A Mythological Competition

By Mutsch Ado About History

This is a great activity to add to any unit on ancient Greek mythology. The creative poster aspect project will challenge and excite the students artistically as well as encourage them to learn as much as possible about one of the Greek gods or

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Visual Arts

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

$3.00

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A "Speed Review" of 320 US History Terms from 1587-1877!

By Mutsch Ado About History

A pack of eight resources to review your entire American History course. This bundle includes 8 sets of 40 question "Speed Reviews" of people, terms, events, and other topics from eight American History units. That is 320 review terms in all!

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

$8.00

$6.00

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Civil War Codebreaking (Part II): Protect Lincoln's Train!

By Mutsch Ado About History

This Fun and Engaging activity will set your students on a mission to protect President Abraham Lincoln as he travels to Gettysburg to deliver his famous address. Your students will learn and use three authentic codes used during the Civil War to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.00 MB)

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Early English Colonies 3 Product Bundle: Roanoke, Jamestown, and Tobacco DBQ

By Mutsch Ado About History

These three resources will give your students a fantastic perspective on the two earliest English colonies; Roanoke Island and Jamestown, as well as offer practice with interpreting resources and writing a DBQ style essay.The "Mystery of the Lost

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

$9.00

$7.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

11 years of teaching in middle school; 7th Grade World History, 8th Grade US History. 15 years of teaching in high school; APUSH, geography, 20th Century World History, and American History.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I apply "hands on teaching." I integrate arts into social studies. I implement a "Dig Deep" method of historical investigation. I frequently use simulations, station activities, virtual field trips, and debates. I love to use found and recycled materials, such as bottlecaps, in instruction.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2022-23 District Middle School Teacher of the Year 2022-23 Educator-in-Residence at the Henry Ford Museum 2021-22 Innovation Nation Teacher Innovator 2010 & 2012 Henry Ford Teacher Fellow 2005-06 District High School Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I hold a Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State University and a Master's Degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I love to read, run, swim, bike, kayak, camp, hike, and play guitar!