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Star Spangled Banner-- National Anthem explained

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This presentation analyzes the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner line by line describing what Francis Scott Key was experiencing as he watched the Battle of Ft. McHenry in the War of 1812. This will give students a deeper understanding and

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U.S. History, British History

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Manifest Destiny Socratic Seminar--Two Day Activity

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This is a two day activity, perfect for a thorough introduction to Manifest Destiny. Day 1 includes a PowerPoint presentation and a printable note catcher handout. This covers the good, the bad, and the ugly of Manifest Destiny. There is also an

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, Psychology

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Do we benefit from slavery today, as the North did in the 1800s?

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This is a powerful lesson for students to see a modern connection to the past.Before this lesson, you should discuss with students how the North was complicit in slavery as much as the South was in the years prior to the Civil War. Northerners

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U.S. History, World History, Economics

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Native American Stations Activity

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This lesson helps students realize that the stereotypical image of the Native American Indians of North America is very limiting and in truth there was an incredibly diverse mixture of culture types spread throughout the continent. This 10-station

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Ancient History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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

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Cultural Activities, Lesson

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3-Way Venn Diagram Template with instructions

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Ramp up your teaching of analytical thinking skills by having your students use a 3-Way Venn Diagram instead of the traditional 2-Way. This extra circle really adds a lot of challenge and thinking to complete. This comes with a set of instructions

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Science, Social Studies - History, For All Subject Areas

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Comparing and Contrasting the North and South--Division Grows

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This presentation compares and contrasts the antebellum North and South economically and socially. It includes Manifest Destiny spawned new technologies that "shrank" the nation such as the railroads and telegraphs. It includes how Eli Whitney's

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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Industrial Revolution in Transportation opens the West

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This is a guided notes presenation that leads students through important early developments in transportation that helped open the frontier west of the Appalachian Mountains. Contains the national road, steamboats, and canals. Includes a video

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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

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Black History Month Project--Computer Based

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This is a simple but effective project description where students will research a prominent African-American and create a computer presentation. Step-by-step instructions for students are included. Ideal for a two-day project, could be done in

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Social Studies - History, Black History Month

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Andrew Jackson Review Stations and Notecard Confession Activity

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This lesson is packed with lots of activities. I use it to review my Andrew Jackson Unit. This contains a PowerPoint with step-by-step instruction the teacher can use to guide students through the process. There are 4 station activities. Two

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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

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Reconstruction--Comparing the Plans (Graphic Organizer with Answer Key)

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I created this graphic organizer as a tool for students to compare and contrast 3 different plans for post-Civil War Reconstruction. It comes with an answer key.

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Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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

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From Good Feeling to Sectionalism

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This lesson takes students through an animated presentation that starts with the short-lived Era of Good Feelings following the War of 1812 into the beginnings of Sectionalism and ends with the Monroe Doctrine. A very short video clip about the

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

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

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Andrew Jackson as President--Complete Lesson

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This lesson looks at the controversial presidency of Andrew Jackson. There is a PowerPoint with some embedded video clips, a printable notes catcher handout, a meme creating activity with printable blank memes of Andrew Jackson and Native Americans,

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Social Studies - History, Native Americans, U.S. History

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

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Sock Puppet History Project--causes of the American Revolution version

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Have students work in groups to create a puppet show about one of the causes of the American Revolution--or alter it to any historical event. Contains project description, requirements, and rubric. Also includes a causes of the American Revolution

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U.S. History, Visual Arts, Drama

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

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Projects

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Manifest Destiny Overview Presentation

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A great introduction presentation for your Manifest Destiny unit. Great opening questions to stimulate higher level thinking. Provides a basic definition and a timeline of the westward expansion of the nation with an eye towards not only those who

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Native Americans, U.S. History

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

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The Bill of Rights--Explained

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This PowerPoint presentation goes through each of the first 10 ammendments and explains them in kid-friendly language.

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Civics, Government, U.S. History

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

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War of 1812 Timeline Activity

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This is a great resource where students analyze a timeline of twenty major events during the War of 1812 and answer questions about it on a handout.

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

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

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Causes of the American Revolutionary War-Graphic Organizer--with key

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This is a graphic organizer for students to use to research causes of the Revolutionary War. It comes with a key as well.

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U.S. History

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

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Growing Differences Between North and South

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Good overview of the growing socio-economic differences in pre-Civil War America between North and South. Focus on new technologies of the Rail Roads, Telegraph, and the devastating, if unintended, consequences of the Cotton Gin. Includes a

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U.S. History

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

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Weekly Fun Facts Posters

By The US History Mercantile

These are printable posters for middle/high school classes. There are 36, one for each week of the school year. Each has as random fun fact and then a line of humorous or inspirational text (all written by me). Students (and your colleagues) will

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English Language Arts, Other (Social Studies - History), Classroom Community

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

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Printables, Posters

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Industrial Revolution Presentation with notes catcher

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This is an excellent overview presentation of the evolution and impact of the Industrial Revolution. Students will be guided through a note taking session (note catcher is included). There is also a video clip embedded. Ready for you to use in

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Video Files

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

8th grade U.S. History teacher. Social Studies Department Head. Nationally Certified TAP mentor teacher. Author ot the young adult historical fiction "The Carter Journals: Time Travels in Early U.S. History"--Indiana Historical Society Press (2015) To purchase the book in paperback, hardback, or eBook formats, go to Amazon and search the Carter Journals

MY TEACHING STYLE

various...I try to mix it up!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher of the Year in my school in 2012. Social Studies Department Head. Member of the Indiana Council for the Social Studies. Member of the National Council for the Social Studies. Nationally certified TAP mentor teacher.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.S. in Social Studies Education from Indiana University M.ed. in Education from Indiana Weselyan University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am the author of a young adult historical fiction called "The Carter Journals: Time Travels in Early U.S. History" (published by the Indiana Historical Society Press 2015)