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Constitution Day Activity Packet – For Grades 7-9 History

By Dog Star Publishing

Constitution Day - Commemorate the United States Constitution on September 17th with this collection of activities that will deepen your middle school or high school students' understanding of the supreme law of the land.This .pdf includes:★ A

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2

$4.50

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Polygonia Set 4: Spring - Color by Shape Worksheets

By Dog Star Publishing

Polygonia Set 4: SpringGeometry Activities for Grade 2 and up - Students identify polygons - 2d shapes - and color them according to a key to create a spring-themed picture. Think of it as color by shape instead of color by number. Great for sub

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Spring

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

$3.00

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$Mad Math - Systems of Two Linear Equations Story Problem G$

Mad Math - Systems of Two Linear Equations Story Problem Generator (Common Core)

By Dog Star Publishing

This is a Linear Systems Story Problem Generator in the vein of MadLibs® that your algebra students will love. Have volunteers suggest nouns, adjectives, etc. and the spreadsheet instantly creates four customized story problems and an answer key.

Subjects:

Math, Algebra, Word Problems

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Excel Spreadsheets

CCSS:

8.EE.C.8b, 8.EE.C.8c, HSA-REI.C.6

$3.00

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$Polygonia Set 1: Summer - Color by Shape Worksheets$

Polygonia Set 1: Summer - Color by Shape Worksheets

By Dog Star Publishing

Polygonia Set 1: SummerGeometry Activities for Grade 2 and up - Students identify polygons - 2d shapes - and color them according to a key to create a summer-themed picture. Think of it as color by shape instead of color by number. Great for sub

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Summer

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

$3.00

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Solving Linear Systems Round Robin Activity - 8th and HS Algebra Common Core

By Dog Star Publishing

Students work with alternating partners to solve systems of linear equations in two variables in this activity which gets students moving around and working with others.This .zip file contains both a .pdf and a .ppt.The .pdf includes everything one

Subjects:

Math, Algebra

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

8.EE.C.8, 8.EE.C.8a, 8.EE.C.8b, HSA-REI.C.6

$2.00

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Free Civics Mystery Message Review Game Demo

By Dog Star Publishing

This review game comes with 9 U.S. Constitution-related questions/answers and consists of a rebus-type puzzle obscured by 9 tiles*. Teams of students pick a tile and get a question. If they answer correctly, they get to see what is behind the tile

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games

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Digital Download ZIP (2.40 MB)

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Reform Era Edition Mystery Message (Rebus) Review Game

By Dog Star Publishing

This fun and engaging review game comes with 36 United States reform movement-related questions/answers and consists of four different rebus-type puzzles each obscured by 9 tiles. Teams of students pick a tile and get a question. If they answer

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games

$4.00

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Play - When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo

By Dog Star Publishing

“When Mansa Musa Came to Cairo” is based on the 14th century Arab historian Al-Umari’s account of Mansa Musa’s meeting with the sultan of Cairo while visiting during his pilgrimage to Mecca. This play is a fun and engaging way to teach about the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, African History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Scripts

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.10

$3.00

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Halloween Transformations HS Geometry Activity – Aligned to Common Core

By Dog Star Publishing

Halloween Math Activity for High School or Middle School Geometry - Students graph three different figures then use the given transformations - translation, reflection, rotation, and dilation - to create a Halloween-themed picture! Includes: ★

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Winter

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

HSG-CO.A.5

$3.50

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Civics Edition Mystery Message (Rebus) Review Game

By Dog Star Publishing

This fun and engaging review game comes with 36 U.S. Constitution-related questions/answers and consists of four different rebus-type puzzles each obscured by 9 tiles. Teams of students pick a tile and get a question. If they answer correctly,

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games

$4.00

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Polygonia 0 - Back to School Freebie

By Dog Star Publishing

Polygonia Set 0: Back to School Geometry Activities for Grade 3 and up - Students identify polygons - 2d shapes - and color them according to a key to create a picture. Think of it as color by shape instead of color by number. Great for sub

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Other (Math)

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

CCSS:

2.G.A.1, 3.G.A.1

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Polygonia Set 2: Autumn - Color by Shape Worksheets

By Dog Star Publishing

Polygonia Set 2: AutumnGeometry Activities for Grade 2 and up - Students identify polygons - 2d shapes - and color them according to a key to create an autumn-themed picture. Think of it as color by shape instead of color by number. Great for

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Autumn

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.70 MB)

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Polygonia Set 3: Winter - Color by Shape Worksheets

By Dog Star Publishing

Polygonia Set 3: WinterGeometry Activities for Grade 2 and up - Students identify polygons - 2d shapes - and color them according to a key to create a winter-themed picture. Think of it as color by shape instead of color by number. Great for sub

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Winter

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

$3.00

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Polygonia Set 5: Animals - Color by Shape Worksheets

By Dog Star Publishing

Polygonia Set 5: Animals - Color by PolygonGeometry Activities for Grade 2 and up - Students identify polygons - 2d shapes - and color them according to a key to create an animal-themed picture. Think of it as color by shape instead of color by

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Spanish

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

$3.00

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Winter Transformations HS Geometry

By Dog Star Publishing

DescriptionWinter Transformations Math Activity for High School or Middle School Geometry - Students graph different figures then use the given transformations - translation, reflection, rotation, and dilation - to create a winter-themed

Subjects:

Geometry, Holidays/Seasonal, Winter

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

HSG-CO.A.5

$3.00

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Polygonia Bundle 1: Seasons - Color by Shape Worksheets

By Dog Star Publishing

Polygonia Bundle 1: SeasonsNote: This bundle collects previously-published Polygonia Sets #1-4 at a discounted priceGeometry Activities for Grade 2 and up - Students identify polygons - 2d shapes - and color them according to a key to create a

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching math and history for over twenty years - nineteen of those years in 8th grade. For the last several years I've also taught an EL History class. I also tutor, as time allows.

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HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2019 Oakland Schools Outstanding Middle School Teacher of the Year

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA History/Math Master's degree in the Art of Teaching SIOP trained

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Married to a 7th grade science/social studies teacher :) The original star dog is Chewbacca - she passed away in May 2015. We'll always miss her.

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SUBJECTS

Math, Algebra, Geometry, Other (Math), Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, World History, World Languages, Spanish, Word Problems, Holidays/Seasonal, Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer, African History