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Gail Hennessey

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Everything has a History, even Candy!(Webquest)

By Gail Hennessey

The first in my series, Everything Has a History. Why not show your students that even candy has a history with this fun/informative web quest! Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. I also

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Valentine's Day, End of Year

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Webquests

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Women's History Month: A Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

Women’s History month is celebrated each March. It was President Jimmy Carter who was the first president to establish the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week back in 1980. In 1986, this was made into Women History Month. In 2024, the

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U.S. History, Gifted and Talented, For All Subjects

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

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Black Death: A Visit with Simon, A Victim of the Black Death(script)

By Gail Hennessey

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe in its worst outbreak(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death,

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Reading, Middle Ages, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Scripts

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ELECTION Process! How do we Elect a President?Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

Teaching citizenship?Students will learn about the election process including requirements to run for office, requirements to vote, the Succession Act, the Electoral College and more. There are 14 web questions, a Did You Know? fact section and

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Elections - Voting, Government, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

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St. Patrick's Day-Ireland Webquest and Activities

By Gail Hennessey

If you'd like a student version, just email me and I will send it to you. :-)St. Patrick's Day is coming-a wonderful opportunity to introduce your students to the country of Ireland. Did you know that Ireland is called the Emerald Island because of

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Computer Science - Technology, Geography, St. Patrick's Day

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Webquests

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Russia: Country in Focus:Webquest/Activities

By Gail Hennessey

With Russia in the news, introduce students to the country of Russia with this webquest.You may find these resources of interest: Countries in Focus:1. Switzerland: Did you know that a Swiss man named Bertrand Piccard was the first person to

Subjects:

Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

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DBQ: Life of a Japanese-American Child Living in an Internment Camp during WW2)

By Gail Hennessey

Using PRIMARY Sources in the Classroom. A DBQ activity uses primary sources. Sources can include diaries,posters, music, news articles from the time, anything written by those who participated in or witnessed an event in history. Students review the

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U.S. History, Critical Thinking, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, DBQs, Webquests

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Phoenicians: Learn about the Ancient Phoenicians!

By Gail Hennessey

Covering ancient people of the world? This product covers an introduction to the Phoenicians and their contributions to the world. Did you know that the Phoenicians were the first known sea traders or that they invented an alphabet that was passed

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Ancient History, World History

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Unit Plans, Activities

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Marco Polo: A Reader's Theater Script(Explorer)

By Gail Hennessey

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Marco Polo. Marco Polo helped to start the Age of Discovery with his book on his adventures to China. The fun/informative play uses the format of Marco Polo being a guest on a talk show

Subjects:

World History, Middle Ages, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Bibliographies, Scripts

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William Shakespeare: A Reader's Theater Script

By Gail Hennessey

Considered to be the greatest writer of the English language, learn about William Shakespeare with this fun/informative play. Shakespeare introduced about 3000 words to the English language . It is said that next to the Bible, his works are the

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Reading, World History, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Bibliographies, Scripts

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Mt. Everest: Trekking up Mt. Everest: Webquest

By Gail Hennessey

In 1923, English mountaineer George Mallory was asked,”Why do you want to climb Mt. Everest?” HIs response, “Because it’s there.” Thousands has been trying to summit the world’s highest mountain peak since this time. Learn about Mt. Everest, Nepal

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Earth Sciences, Geography, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Webquests, Lesson

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Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts(Play)

By Gail Hennessey

Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions. The movie Hidden Figures highlights the role of NASA's "computers" such as Katherine Johnson and their

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Astronomy, Reading Strategies, Black History Month

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Bibliographies, Scripts

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Earth Day:Webquest on the Blue Planet!

By Gail Hennessey

Learn about Earth Day and our planet Earth, with this informative web quest! Although this resource could be used for Earth Day, it really could be used throughout the year. NOTE: Readings on the topic of helium balloons and plastic straws)Want a

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Day, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Webquests

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Lewis and Clark( Louisiana Purchase): Reader's Theater Script

By Gail Hennessey

On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval by Congress for an expedition to explore the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to led the expedition. On May 14,

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Reading, U.S. History, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Bibliographies, Scripts

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King Tut: Wrapping with a Mummy! Biographical Play(To Tell the Truth Play)

By Gail Hennessey

Learn lots of fun facts about mummies and specifically the discovery of King Tut's tomb with this play based on the To Tell the Truth Game Show Format. To Tell the Truth was a popular television show which has returned with host Anthony Anderson(of

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Social Studies - History, Drama, Halloween

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Bibliographies

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Bessie Coleman: Aviator!(Reader's Theater Script)

By Gail Hennessey

Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about Bessie Coleman. Bessie was the first African American female pilot in the U.S. A. AND the first AMERICAN to receive an international pilot's license! Great for Black History Month in

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Black History Month, Informational Text, Women's History Month

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Bibliographies, Scripts

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Holiday Traditions from Around the World(Webquest)

By Gail Hennessey

Whenever different cultures meet, ideas are exchanged. Did you know that skiing was started by the people of Norway? Did you know that the kite and fireworks were invented by the people of China? The idea of Trial by Jury and the idea of Democracy

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Library Skills, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Webquests, Cultural Activities

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Michelangelo: A Reader's Theater Script(Renaissance)

By Gail Hennessey

Learn about Michelangelo, one of the world's greatest sculptor and painter, with this reader's theater script! Included are 7 questioners, comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teachers page with extension activities, links and the

Subjects:

World History, Art History, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Bibliographies, Scripts

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Vikings! Leif Erikkson and Eric the Red(Reader's Theater Script)

By Gail Hennessey

Leif Eriksson Day is October 9th. * There are different spellings for his name.Studying the Vikings? Looking for a Reader's Theater Script in Social Studies? Check out this script on the Vikings and Leif Ericsson and his father, Erik the Red.Part of

Subjects:

Reading, World History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bibliographies, Scripts

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Phoenicians: Secret Message Review Activity(Puzzler)

By Gail Hennessey

Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Phoenicians? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Phoenician Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to

Subjects:

Ancient History

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Handouts

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Digital Download PDF (0.17 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught for 33 1/2 years, teaching 6th grade for all but one year in K and 5th grade. I retired in 2006. I earned my BA in early secondary social studies education at Binghamton University. I worked from 2006-2012 as an adjunct professor at SUNY Cortland supervising student teachers in the history department.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Follow my blog for teachers: http://gailsglimmerings.blogspot.com/ Check out my web quest for teachers/kids: http://www.gailhennessey.com My website has lots of geography activities, short reads, career surveys, factoids on different topics, news,bell ringers and more.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

In 1988, I was awarded the Elementary Social Studies Classroom Teacher of the Year Award from the New York State Council for the Social Studies. Additionally, in 1988, I was also awarded the Outstanding Elementary Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award by the National Council for the Social Studies. I was selected as Outstanding Alumni by SUNY Oneonta in 1988 and Outstanding Alumni ,MST Program,Binghamton University,1980.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA Oneonta (Concentration Social Studies K-9th grades) Graduate Studies: SUNY Cortland (Concentration Social Studies 9th-12 grade) MST Social Studies Binghamton University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have been writing professionally for over 30 years and am the author of over 35 books for teachers and young people. My latest book were published 2020 by Red Chair Press(Mrs. Paddington and the Silver MousetrapsAnd Fashion Rule!(clothing rules in Middle Ages)..My articles have appeared in Scholastic publications(Middle Years, Instructor, Super Science, Science World, Junior Scholastic and Scholastic News online). Additionally, I have written for National Geographic Kids, Times for Kids, Cobblestone, Faces, Dig, Calliope, Ask, Faces, Studies Weekly, Glo Adventurer, Action Magazine, Ranger Rick, Highlights for Children, Boys' Life,Jack and Jill and other publications. My Purple Turtle stories are published by Aadarsh Publishing. Purpleturtle.com Check out my blog: Gailsglimmerings.blogspot.com

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Specialty, Math, Science, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Arts & Music, Art History, Graphic Arts, Computer Science, Drama, Career and Technical Education, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Library Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Women's History Month