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Build an Iron Triangle! A US Government Game

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This a quick and fun game you can play in your classroom to help students understand the concept of iron triangles (issue networks). In this activity, students are assigned a congressional committee, an interest group, or a bureaucracy. They then

Subjects:

Civics, Government

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

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"Manland" and "Womania" International Economics Presentation

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Want an entertaining and effective way to teach international economics concepts in an Economics or Advanced Macroeconomics course? This presentation uses two imaginary countries, Manland and Womania, to teach absolute advantage, comparative

Subjects:

Economics

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

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Supreme Court Case Comparison Activity

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Looking for an activity to test your AP Government students' understanding of required Supreme Court cases? This activity provides SCOTUS case summaries of non-required cases that are similar to the cases your students need to know to be successful

Subjects:

Government

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

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Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Bureaucracy Speed Dating: A US Government Activity

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Looking for an engaging way to teach students about the federal bureaucracy instead of lecture? This is a fun, two day activity in which each student is assigned an agency of the bureaucracy to research, then teaches their classmates about their

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

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

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Research, Activities, Simulations

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Economics: Marginal Analysis, Incentives, and Rational Decision-Making

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This presentation will help you teach your students about the basic economic concepts of marginal analysis, rational decision making, and voluntary exchange. It fits well in the basic economic concepts in AP Macro or a unit on fundamentals of

Subjects:

Economics

Grades:

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

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Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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Intro to Macro: Basic Economic Concepts

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This presentation provides an introduction to your course in AP Macroeconomics or Economics. Concepts covered include scarcity, trade offs, opportunity costs, and the production possibilities curve model. The presentation includes music videos and

Subjects:

Economics

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

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AP Macro National Income and Price Determination Presentation

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This comprehensive presentation includes a review of Macroeconomics Measurements, and explanations of Aggregate Demand, Short-run Aggregate Supply, Long-Run Aggregate Supply, and various theories of inflation. All relevant graphs for teaching AP

Subjects:

Economics

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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NIXON ON TRIAL! A mock trial activity!

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Are you looking for an engaging and fun activity to help your US History or Government students understand the Nixon administration? This mock trial of Nixon is a perfect way to teach the complexities of Richard Nixon! Your students will love this

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

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Activities, Games, Simulations

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Macroeconomics Required Graph Practice

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Are you an AP Macroeconomics teacher whose students need practice drawing correctly labeled graphs for tests or the AP exam? This is a great practice drill activity that works for students at all levels. Since a major portion of your students' FRQ

Subjects:

Economics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

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AP Macro FRQ Review: All Required Graphs

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Looking for a power point to use as a whole course review of all required graphs in AP Macro? This presentation is it! Using India and Vietnam as examples, this presentation will allow you to review all required graphs: PPC, AS/AD, Phillips

Subjects:

Economics

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

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AP US Government and Politics: Foundational Documents Activity

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Are you an AP US Government teacher looking for a review activity for foundational documents? In this activity, your students will match the required documents with quotations and short descriptions. This is a great way to prepare them for the

Subjects:

Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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Mexico Macro FRQ Assessment

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Are you looking for an activity to review or assess macroeconomics graphs and skills? This activity, which can be used as an individual or group assignment or assessment, traces the effects of the pandemic recession in Mexico. Students demonstrate

Subjects:

Government, Other (Social Studies - History), Economics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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If I Had A Million Dollar GDP: A Macroeconomics Activity

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Are you looking for a fun way to help your students understand the transactions that are included in GDP and those that aren't counted? In this activity, your students will view the music video "If I Had A Million Dollars" and analyze each

Subjects:

Economics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

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Incentives Matter! An Economics Activity

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A basic principle of economics is “people respond to incentives.” Some behaviors do not require an incentive (for example, breathing). Incentives are required when someone (usually someone in a position of authority) wants to motivate the people

Subjects:

Economics

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Printables

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AP Government Speed Dating SCOTUS and Document Review

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Are you an AP US Government teacher looking for a different, yet effective way to review the required foundational documents and Supreme Court cases for AP US Government (or American Government or Civics)? This "speed dating" activity is a great

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Activities, Simulations

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PANDEMICONOMICS: From A to Z

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Are you an AP Macroeconomics teacher or an Economics teacher looking for a way to help your students connect your course concepts to their lived experiences during the pandemic? This activity is designed to use real macroeconomic data to show your

Subjects:

Government, Economics

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts, Assessment

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Advanced Macroeconomics National Income and Price Determination Practice

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Are you an Advanced Macroeconomics teacher looking for a comprehensive review activity for the National Income and Price Determination unit FRQs? This 2 sided handout covers all the important concepts: Aggregate Supply and Demand graphs, full

Subjects:

Economics

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

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Printables

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POTUS Election! A Classroom Simulation Game

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Are you looking for a fun and educational activity to help your students understand political ideology, parties, campaigns, and elections? This activity is perfect for your class. In this activity, your students will play the role of a candidate

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

$2.00

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Balance of Payments: Current Account and Financial Account

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AP Macroeconomics and Economics teachers, this activity is designed to help your students understand the differences between transactions included in the current account and the financial account for a country. When you are teaching a unit about

Subjects:

Economics

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

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Christmas Special: SCOTUS Case Songwriting (Rudolph Version)

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Are you an AP Government, Government, or Civics teacher looking for a Christmas themed activity to help your students remember required Supreme Court cases? This activity is a great way to do this and work on your students' creativity at the same

Subjects:

Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Songs

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 30 years of teaching experience in both public and private schools, including AP Macroeconomics, AP US Government and Politics, AP European History, and AP World History. I have also taught Regular and Honors Economics, Regular and Honors Government, World History, and US History.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is based on creating fun and interactive activities that drive student interest and engagement. I use multimedia presentations, music, and games to help students understand complex concepts in United States Government and Politics, Economics, and History.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have served as a consultant for several online learning companies, and as an AP exam reader for the College Board for many years.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I have a Bachelors Degree in History and a Masters Degree in Social Studies Education from the University of Florida, and a Specialist Degree in Teacher Leadership from Georgia College and State University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I currently teach at a public high school in Georgia, where I also serve as Social Studies Department Chair.

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9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Specialty, Social Studies, Civics, Government, U.S. History, Career and Technical Education, Other (Social Studies), Business, Economics