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Boston Massacre Mock Trial

By History for the Middles

Students take on the roles of either lawyer, witness, or jury in this project-based activity. They begin by researching the background of the events leading up to the Boston Massacre on March 5, 1770. They conduct a police investigation of scenes

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Graphic Organizers, Simulations

$10.00

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Google Slides™

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Create a Netflix Series about a Supreme Court Case

By History for the Middles

There are several groundbreaking Supreme Court cases that every American should be aware of. These historical cases have had the biggest impact on our system of government and our laws. For this project, students will be assigned one of these

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Government, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RH.6-8.1, RH.6-8.2, RH.6-8.7, RH.6-8.8

$8.00

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Proposal for Change to Show Honor and Respect to Native Americans

By History for the Middles

While we study Westward Expansion, we do an entire unit on the history of Native Americans with a focus on current events. For this project, students research modern-day issues concerning Native people around the US to create a proposal for how the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Cultural Activities

$10.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Territorial Expansion Postcard

By History for the Middles

Imagine receiving a postcard from an original inhabitant of a territory that the US took over in the 1800s. While students are learning about the territorial expansion of the US through Louisiana, Florida, Texas, Oregon, and California, they will

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Native Americans, Geography

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Cultural Activities

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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"America: The Story of US" Video Guide: Rebels and Revolution

By History for the Middles

History's "America: The Story of Us" is a great addition to any US History classroom. I show episodes for each unit we are studying in my 7th grade classroom. These video guides allow students to watch the video but also pay attention to details as

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

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American History Yearbook Awards

By History for the Middles

It's the end of the year and students have learned about so many individuals from American history. What if we could award these people with Yearbook Superlatives? How would they measure up? Who is most talkative? Best Dressed? Cutest Couple? Best

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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Meet the Teachers Using Historical Thinking Skills: The Backpack

By History for the Middles

This is the perfect start to the school year lesson! Students are assigned the role of historical detectives to figure out what the contents of a backpack reveal about the owner. Little do they know, each backpack belongs to one of their teachers!

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Royal Colonial Realty Project

By History for the Middles

This is a PBL to use during a unit on the 13 colonies. Students are assigned (or can pick) a colony to "sell" to potential clients during that time period. They must research the colony first in order to become experts and then create an Open

Subjects:

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

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

$7.00

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Human Rights Infographic

By History for the Middles

This is a Human Rights project that I use in the middle of the my American history course to bring the topic to present day. Students will research a modern-day human rights issue from a list provided and will need to create an Infographic using

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$6.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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America: The Story of US Video Guide- Episode 3: Westward (with answers)

By History for the Middles

"America: The Story of US" documentary is an exceptional addition to any US history class. I use this documentary at the end of each of the units we study in 7th grade early American history class. These video guides require students to pay

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (0.14 MB)

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Presidential March Madness

By History for the Middles

It is March once again and for many basketball fans, it can only mean one thing, March Madness! Yes, for three weeks there will be 68 teams that will be competing for the ultimate prize of being called a national champion. As much fun as the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$10.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Parliamentary Acts Political Cartoon

By History for the Middles

During our study of the Road to the American Revolution, we spend some time discussing different types of protests today as compared to the protests the colonists used. In this activity, students will create their own political cartoons from the

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Rubrics

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Getting To Know You and History Bingo

By History for the Middles

This is a great ice breaker for the first day of school! It gets kids moving, talking to each other, learning about each other and also refreshing some of their history skills! The students have a lot of fun learning more about their classmates

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Games

$2.00

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Three Branches Superheros

By History for the Middles

When teaching the Constitution, sometimes the content can get a little....dry....So, why not make it more exciting by having students create their very own superheroes? While studying the three branches of government, students will be assigned with

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$6.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Agenda Slides for 2023-2024 School Year!

By History for the Middles

I like to start each class with an Agenda slide. It sets the tone for my class and keeps the students organized and informed. This slideshow includes 30 editable slides that can be used throughout the school year. You can include the date, the

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Outlines, Interactive Whiteboard, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.00

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Google Slides™

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Classroom Expectations Grid

By History for the Middles

I find it important to start off the school year with some classroom expectations but to also allow the students to come up with their own expectations of me. This activity gives you 3 pages to work on Classroom Expectations with students.Page 1:

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Framers of the Constitution Podcast Scavenger Hunt

By History for the Middles

This is a modification of the lesson from Center for Civics Education using their 60 second podcast series. I have made it more adaptable to a 50 minute classroom period, focusing on just 9 of the Framers of the Constitution.The students will get 9

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Email Etiquette

By History for the Middles

I start off every year having a frank discussion with my 7th graders about the proper way to email teachers and adults. This slideshow will help get the conversation rolling and even have the students practice the Dos and Don'ts of Email

Subjects:

Life Skills, Back to School, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Investigate the Teacher: First Day of School

By History for the Middles

This is a great way for students to get to know their teachers. I print this out as a worksheet and students go around my classroom finding the answers. You can edit the slides to fit your classroom. The students learned about my children, and my

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts

$2.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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First Day of School Snap It Scavenger Hunt

By History for the Middles

This is a great activity for the first day of school in any middle school classroom. If students have access to iPads or phones, they should take pictures of their answers and add them to the grid to complete the whole activity. They can work in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Back to School

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching middle school social studies for 20 years! I have experience in World Geography, Civics, and Early and Modern US History. I also have experience running the student government.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My classroom thrives on project-based learning and real-world simulations. I believe students should be at the center of each class period and I encourage student choices and voice. I like collaborative and group work mixed in with traditional teaching styles.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA- Lesley University, Cambridge MA MA- Teachers College, Columbia University, NYC

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