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Simple Parent Participation Geography Activity

Posted on November 2, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

My academic goal at the beginning of this new quarter was to review basic map elements with my seventh grade… Read more Simple Parent Participation Geography Activity

US Civil War – Google Slides Presentations

Posted on May 13, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

This time of year, many US History classes begin their look at the US Civil War. Below are links to… Read more US Civil War – Google Slides Presentations

Easy & Engaging 3-Step US Constitution Activity

Posted on February 4, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

Yes, the U.S. Constitution is an important and influential document. But, as a topic, the constitution can be a little… Read more Easy & Engaging 3-Step US Constitution Activity

Using Memes as an Assessment Tool

Posted on February 5, 2019 by mrdeehanclass

I was doing a lesson on medieval Japan and I wanted to check student understanding on a particular idea. We… Read more Using Memes as an Assessment Tool

Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma (HP Reveal)

Posted on October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

When you were in school, did you ever create a “historical” document and then dip it in tea/coffee to give… Read more Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma (HP Reveal)

A Capital Activity!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

Recently, my students and I (yes, I am learning too!) were exploring life in medieval Japan, focusing on a period… Read more A Capital Activity!

Deepening Understanding Through Fashion

Posted on April 19, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

I was teaching a unit on medieval Japan and we were exploring the lives of Japanese uji, or noble families.… Read more Deepening Understanding Through Fashion

Rich Learning Experiences

Posted on March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

One of the strategies I enjoy employing in my class is the use of creative culminating assessment projects. Dr. Douglas… Read more Rich Learning Experiences

JFK Assassination Google Doc Project

Posted on December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

Each year, around the 22nd of November, I put my U.S. history class on hold and I introduce my middle… Read more JFK Assassination Google Doc Project

Making the Past Relevant

Posted on August 29, 2017September 13, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

This year I moved from 8th Grade Social Studies to 7th Grade and the biggest challenge I am dealing with… Read more Making the Past Relevant

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