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Pokémon Power: Drawing Daily Characters to Build Classroom Community

Posted on March 10, 2024 by mrdeehanclass

If you ever visit my classroom, don’t be surprised if you see something like this on my whiteboard: No, I’m… Read more Pokémon Power: Drawing Daily Characters to Build Classroom Community

Let’s Be More Intentional About Character Development in School Sports

Posted on March 3, 2024 by mrdeehanclass

Everyone talks about character development in sports. But how does it actually happen? Some argue that simply participating in sports… Read more Let’s Be More Intentional About Character Development in School Sports

Frontloading How I Introduce My Course Standards

Posted on February 10, 2024 by mrdeehanclass

Over the years, integrating Aero Social Studies standards into every aspect of my teaching has been important for fostering understanding… Read more Frontloading How I Introduce My Course Standards

‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant: A Teacher Takeaway

Posted on January 6, 2024 by mrdeehanclass

For Christmas I received the book Think Again by organizational psychologist Adam Grant. The book explores the concept of mental… Read more ‘Think Again’ by Adam Grant: A Teacher Takeaway

Empowering Future Changemakers: Rationale and Resources

Posted on November 7, 2023 by mrdeehanclass

This week I am wrapping up our middle school Make A Difference project. Every year around this time, my students… Read more Empowering Future Changemakers: Rationale and Resources

Slavery: Google Slide Presentation with Links

Posted on October 4, 2023 by mrdeehanclass

The topic of human slavery is an uncomfortable one. Sadly, it comes up quite a bit in my world history… Read more Slavery: Google Slide Presentation with Links

Hands-on Geography Activity: Understanding Map Projections

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by mrdeehanclass

Map projections is a tough concept to explore with students. The very idea of visible distortions in maps is often… Read more Hands-on Geography Activity: Understanding Map Projections

6th Grade Geography: First Day Activity

Posted on August 16, 2023 by mrdeehanclass

I like to begin the school year with a review activity, focusing on map elements. Here’s how it works: Most… Read more 6th Grade Geography: First Day Activity

Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by mrdeehanclass

As another school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey my family and I… Read more Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation

Globalization Google Slides Presentation

Posted on May 5, 2023 by mrdeehanclass

Here is a brief slide presentation on the concept and impact of globalization. Inside are links to readings and extension… Read more Globalization Google Slides Presentation

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