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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

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