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
Category: Learning Activities
US Civil War – Google Slides Presentations
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
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
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)
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!
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
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
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
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
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
