The Treaty of Versailles is one of my favorite areas to explore with students. It is amazing how many of… Read more WWI Treaty of Versailles – Google Slides Presentation
Category: Learning Activities
Social Studies: Exploring Rights and Responsibilities
In my 8th grade Social Studies class, my students and I spend some time exploring the concept of rights and… Read more Social Studies: Exploring Rights and Responsibilities
European Exploration – The Why
Before I begin exploring the concept of European exploration with my middle school Social Studies students, I like to spend… Read more European Exploration – The Why
First Days Introduction Activity
I was thinking ahead to the first days of school, brainstorming new ways to learn about my students and introduce… Read more First Days Introduction Activity
Speech Writing vs Essay Writing Activity
As part of our Speaking and Listening unit in Language Arts, I took some time to have students explore the… Read more Speech Writing vs Essay Writing Activity
A Virtual Week Without Walls
At the beginning of this school year, a close colleague and I met to plan out our first week of… Read more A Virtual Week Without Walls
Simple Parent Participation Geography Activity
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
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
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