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THE WHISKEY REBELLION: A role play & debate investigation!

By The Core History Store

Teach the Whiskey Rebellion with students playing the role of George Washington! This detailed case study activity puts each student in the role of America's first president and requires them to analyze plenty of historical evidence as they decide

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.6, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.9

$2.00

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The Mayflower Compact: A Middle School Primary Source Investigation

By The Core History Store

Make the past come to life with this 4-part primary source investigation on the Mayflower Compact. Not only will your students analyze the primary source, but they will have fun doing so! Students begin with an engaging See-Think-Wonder activity

Subjects:

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

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Homework

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.2f

$1.00

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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: What really happened? Students investigate!

By The Core History Store

Students investigate the wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald through a series of four scaffolded primary and secondary source activities and formulate a claim with evidence about what theory best explains the sinking. And yes, this investigation

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.9

$2.00

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The Great Seal of the United States - A Middle Grade Investigation

By The Core History Store

Discover the symbolism and story behind the mysterious Great Seal of the United States. This engaging middle grade activity uses visual thinking approaches that guide students through the story of the nation's Great Seal and the symbolism contained

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.10

$2.00

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The Core Democratic Values (CDVs): Middle School Style!

By The Core History Store

Teach the ten Core Democratic Values with an engaging small-group activity and a summative assessment task that gives students the opportunity to participate in a lyric lab to show their learning. This is the first lesson I teach every year as the

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Homework

$2.00

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FLIGHT TO FREEDOM: Adam Crosswhite, Fugitive Slave Laws, and the U.S. Civil War

By The Core History Store

Students dig deep into the amazing true story of Adam Crosswhite, a Kentucky fugitive slave who led his entire family to freedom in 1843 and settled in the anti-slavery town of Marshall, Michigan. Students then discover how the Marshall townspeople

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Handouts

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.10, WHST.6-8.9

$2.00

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Crispus Attucks: Martyr or Menace? - Students investigate and decide!

By The Core History Store

Students investigate primary and secondary sources to form a claim with evidence that answers the following Central Historical Question: Was Crispus Attucks a martyr or a menace? Includes five scaffolded activities that consistently challenge

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, DBQs

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.9

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught middle school social studies in a diverse suburban district from 1994-2019. In that time, I created and tested countless lessons that are engaging, fun, and educational.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I've always been a visual learner. I think most middle school students are as well, especially in this age of personal electronic devices. Every lesson I create reflects this. Visual hooks engage kids. Music engages kids. Humor engages kids. This is how I taught social studies. I expected every student to give their best effort. In the end, it's not always about having the right answer. It's about analyzing an issue and making an informed decision based on reliable historical evidence.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Five-time recipient of my school district's Superintendent's Award of Excellence. Ranked "Highly Effective" from 2016-Retirement.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. - History and Secondary Education - Eastern Michigan University (1994) M.A. - American History - Eastern Michigan University (2000)

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

In addition to this store, I've written three young adult novels since 2010. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about my books!

GRADES

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

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, Holidays/Seasonal, Thanksgiving, Informational Text