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Brian Markwald

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Causes of World War I: An Engaging Play

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Teaching Supply and Demand - Candy and Coke Activity!

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This is a great lesson to introduce Supply and Demand!I use this with my middle school students year after year. It is an engaging lesson using two things they love - candy and soda. By the end of this lesson they really have an understanding of the

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Other (Social Studies - History), Business, Economics

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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A Play, The Coercive Acts and the First Continental Congress

By Brian Markwald

I love using this when we are in our Road to Revolution unit. It is a fun way to learn about the punishments of the Coercive Acts and the emergency meeting of the Continental Congress. I organize a table in the middle of the room with a Union Jack

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations

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The Boston Tea Party, A Play

By Brian Markwald

If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to

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U.S. History, World History, British History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations

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Plays, Skits and Reenactments for American History, World History & Economics

By Brian Markwald

This collection contains many of the plays, skits and reenactments listed on my TPT store at a greatly reduced rate.These are GREAT for getting students active and involved in the classroom. See the list below. You can also see a preview of each in

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U.S. History, World History, Economics

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations

$15.00

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Engaging Lessons For Teaching Economics!

By Brian Markwald

This bundle contains most of the economic lessons - activities, skits and lessons, that I have done over the years. This includes my three most popular Econ products:Teaching Supply and Demand - Candy and Coke Activity andAll Hail The Glorious

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Economics

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations, Lesson

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The Stamp Act (1765), An Engaging Play

By Brian Markwald

As a classroom teacher I love to get my students up and active in class. Here is another chance to do just that. This time it is about the hated Stamp Act. I've also included some follow up questions that I discuss with my students or have them

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U.S. History, World History, British History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations

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Teaching Stock Markets and Investing - An Entire Unit

By Brian Markwald

Presented at Economics Wisconsin 9th Annual "Get Your Students Pumped Up on Personal Finance and Economics!" at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. 2015, 2012, 2011. This is my entire unit for teaching about stock markets and investing. Use any of the

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Business, Economics

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

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The Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact, A Play (includes follow up activity too)

By Brian Markwald

This play is a fun and engaging way to introduce the importance of the Mayflower Compact. The play focuses on the Mayflower being off course, the unrest between the passengers, and the resulting decision to stay in the Cape Cod area and write a new

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U.S. History, World History, British History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts

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War College of the French and Indian War - A Simulation!

By Brian Markwald

Presented at NCSS 2013 in St. Louis. Please read the description below :--)Here is an exciting unit to help you bring the French and Indian War alive in your classroom. You can do the whole unit or use some of the lessons depending on what works

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U.S. History, British History, Other (Social Studies - History)

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Simulations, Lesson

$8.00

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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play

By Brian Markwald

Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught.

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, British History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations

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The Road to Revolution - Historical Debate Activity! "The Ungrateful Children!"

By Brian Markwald

The Case of the Ungrateful Children and the Unfair Parent!I recently created this debate to use as a way to introduce our next unit in my class - The Road to Revolution and the War for Independence.During the activity, its amazing how the students

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U.S. History, World History, British History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

$6.00

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Great Economic Thinkers Bundle - Adam Smith and Karl Marx plays

By Brian Markwald

Over the years I have found my students really enjoy learning about Adam Smith and Karl Marx when I use these plays. They really liven up class. Although I use these in my economics course, I write them through a history lens. These could be used

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations

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The First Americans, A Play About The Bering Land Bridge (Native Americans)

By Brian Markwald

This is a short play about the most well-known migration theory concerning Native Americans. If you are teaching about the origin of Native peoples in America, this is great way to help introduce the topic of the Bering Land Bridge theory. The

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Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Simulations

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Toy Entrepreneur! An Engaging Simulation About Entrepreneurship.

By Brian Markwald

Presented at NCSS Boston 2014. I have been doing the Toy Entrepreneur project for years now. It is a true highlight of the year in our economics class. This simulation is my ENTREPRENEURSHIP unit in my economics course. The great thing about this

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Business, Economics

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Simulations

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"Catch Me When You Can", A Whodunnit mystery about Jack the Ripper

By Brian Markwald

I created this simulation to give my middle school students the opportunity to experience the Jack the Ripper phenomena. This simulation does not focus so much on the gory nature of the crime. Instead, the students become the detectives of the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, British History

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Simulations

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Teaching Scarcity - problem solving collaborative activity!

By Brian Markwald

I just created this brief, fun activity to use for introducing scarcity in my economics classes. We are focusing on the 1st Core Principle of Economics - People Choose! This was an engaging way to introduce this concept. This takes about 15-20

Subjects:

Economics

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities

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The Iroquois (5 Nations) - A Play About The Grand Council Of Peace

By Brian Markwald

I use this play to help further student's understanding about the important contributions of the Iroquois Confederacy. This is a great way to introduce the Grand Council of Peace and how it worked. Enjoy! Oh, and, remember, I always add a touch of

Subjects:

Government, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Activities, Simulations

$6.00

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Road to Revolution Diplomacy Game!

By Brian Markwald

Welcome to the Road to Revolution Diplomacy Game!I like to use this as a game in my classroom but you can use this resource however you wish. There are four mini-simulations for your students to participate in as either the leaders of the different

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, British History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Lesson

$6.00

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Life in the New England Colonies, A Play

By Brian Markwald

I love getting my students involved in their learning. I created this play to help teach life in the New England colonies. This is a great enhancement to any lesson about the New England colonies. Included in the play are references to:-subsistence

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, British History

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Simulations

$6.00

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Life in Medieval Europe (Feudalism), A Play

By Brian Markwald

This is a short play meant to help enhance any lesson about life in Europe during the Feudal era, the Dark Ages, the Middle Ages - whatever you are doing in your class. I even use this play to help introduce the coming Great Age of Exploration. The

Subjects:

European History, World History, Middle Ages

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Scripts

$5.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

World History, US History, and Economics teacher since 1996 in public and independent school settings.

MY TEACHING STYLE

High expectations. Firm but gentle. Let's have fun! It's all about the kids! Spoken like a true middle school teacher.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Advisor - 1st Place team, Wisconsin Stock Market Simulation (2016) Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Excellence Scholar (Economics) (2010) War College Teacher Scholar – Ft. Ticonderoga, NY (2010) Excellence in Teaching Economics and Financial Literacy Award (3rd place) (2006) Sponsored by Robert Baird and Economics Wisconsin Charles M. Wright Technology Award (2002) Sponsored by the University School of Milwaukee for innovative use of technology in the classroom Best Mannered Teacher (1998) Sponsored by the National League of Junior Cotillions Live Five Teacher of the Week (1997) Sponsored by Channel 5, Charleston, S.C. Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award (1997) Charleston County School District Representative in Washington D.C.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

The Citadel - Charleston, SC University of Wisconsin at Whitewater Concordia University of Wisconsin

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Believer, Teacher, Dean, Coach, Husband, Father of 3, good guy!