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
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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
No Tech Day
This year I decided to really challenge myself and my students during our school’s Earth Week activities. I decided to… Read more No Tech Day
Cool Hollywood Musical Project
I just finished a long unit and wondered if there was a more engaging way to assess student understanding. With… Read more Cool Hollywood Musical Project
Fun Internet Meme Activity
A while back I wrote about teachers using humor in the classroom. And, as cool as it is, do you… Read more Fun Internet Meme Activity
Fun Tinder Activity
Recently I began my big New Government project in US History. My culminating project is a student presentation of a… Read more Fun Tinder Activity
Student-Centered Video Project
This project began as something teacher-centered, but (thankfully) it fell apart. Later, I repackaged it and spun it into something that was… Read more Student-Centered Video Project
Bring History to Life with This-Day-in-History Presentations
One day I was at an assembly, watching the Art department showcase student work. After the presentation, the middle school… Read more Bring History to Life with This-Day-in-History Presentations
Role of Gov’t Project – Step by Step
For my middle school U.S. History course, I created a project to introduce students to the basic structure, roles and… Read more Role of Gov’t Project – Step by Step
American Revolution Timeline Activity (with cool examples)
Each year, in my US History class, we take a look at the events leading up to the American Revolution… Read more American Revolution Timeline Activity (with cool examples)
