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
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Reflecting on a Year of Growth and Adaptation
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
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
Back to the Future: Rethinking History Instruction
As a history teacher, I spend a lot of time looking backwards. Yes, I do connect the past to the… Read more Back to the Future: Rethinking History Instruction
Thinking Global Through Globle
I was surfing through Reddit and stumbled across a link to game that has captivated my Geography students: Globle. It’s… Read more Thinking Global Through Globle
The Fertile Crescent – A Google Slides Presentation About Early Human Civilizations
This is my first year teaching about early humanity. I created this presentation/hyperdoc to explore the fertile crescent civilizations following… Read more The Fertile Crescent – A Google Slides Presentation About Early Human Civilizations
World War One – Google Slides Presentation
The First World War, or the Great War, is a big, complicated story. I used presentations like this one as… Read more World War One – Google Slides Presentation
Age of Exploration: The Why – Google Slides Presentation
Before we begin our unit on the age of exploration, I like to spend some time thinking about what was… Read more Age of Exploration: The Why – Google Slides Presentation
Cold War – Google Slides Presentation
The Cold War is full of so many interesting stories. And, if you read the news, you might be wondering… Read more Cold War – Google Slides Presentation
WWI Treaty of Versailles – Google Slides Presentation
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
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