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Mary Wells Teaches History

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Social Studies Skills Handbook - 6 strategies with handouts and rubrics

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Teaching social studies is so much more than teaching names, places, and dates. This social studies skills handbook dives into 6 inquiry based and student driven strategies that will help you teach students so much more than some facts to memorize

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Teacher Manuals, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1, WHST.6-8.1a, WHST.6-8.1b, WHST.6-8.1c, WHST.6-8.1e, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.4, WHST.6-8.5, WHST.6-8.7, WHST.6-8.8, WHST.6-8.9...

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Ancient Civilizations Gallery Walk Activity

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Looking for a way to create curiosity at the beginning of a new unit or preview the content that you will cover with students on the first day of school? Try an entry event called a KQO or gallery walk. This hook activity uses images from 6

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

$4.00

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US Constitution Resources Bundle

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Teaching the United States Constitution can be a daunting task, but it is a really important one. Many states mandate that middle school students take a Constitution test and it is important knowledge that students will carry with them during their

Subjects:

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

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Word Walls, Scaffolded Notes

$29.50

$23.60

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Ancient Civilizations Thematic Units Bundle

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Have you ever thought about switching things up and teaching your ancient civilizations unit thematically rather than chronologically? I made the switch years ago and I’m so happy that I did. This bundle includes two units that cover a total of

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

WHST.6-8.1c, WHST.6-8.2, WHST.6-8.2a, WHST.6-8.7

$37.00

$25.00

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Ancient Greece and Rome Classical Civilizations Thematic Unit

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Have you ever thought about switching things up and teaching your ancient civilizations unit thematically rather than chronologically? This 6 week long inquiry based thematic unit will help your students look beyond the memorization of names and

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$17.00

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Ancient Civilizations Vocabulary Word Wall Cards Bundle

By Mary Wells Teaches History

This set of ancient civilizations word wall cards includes 20 vocabulary words each from 6 different ancient civilizations: Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome. The 120 total words included are essential to understanding the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Word Walls, Posters

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$21.00

$16.80

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Ancient River Valley Civilizations Thematic Unit

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Have you ever thought about switching things up and teaching your ancient civilizations unit thematically rather than chronologically? This 12 week long inquiry based thematic unit will help your students go beyond memorizing names and dates to

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4, RH.6-8.7

$20.00

Digital Download ZIP (1,371.10 MB)

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United States Presidents Research Project

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Looking for a comprehensive biography project for Presidents Day or your middle or high school American History class? This unique presidents research project explores the concept of presidential legacies.Each student uses resources to ask

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Projects, Unit Plans

$12.00

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American History Puzzle Timeline

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Looking for a fun way to go over course content with students on the first day of school without just reading over a syllabus? Try a puzzle timeline! Instead of just reading off a list of units with students on the first day of school, get them

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Syllabi, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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U.S. Constitution and Amendments Google Slides Fill in the Blank Notes Bundle

By Mary Wells Teaches History

This series of Google Slide Decks covers everything that all seven articles of the Constitution says about the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the United States government. It also covers the states, amendments, national supremacy

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

$12.00

$10.40

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United States Constitution Google Slides Fill in the Blank Notes

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Are you looking for a simple slide deck to help your students take notes about the United States Constitution?This series of Google Slide Decks covers everything that all seven articles of the Constitution says about the legislative, executive, and

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RH.6-8.3

$10.00

$8.00

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Capitalization of Proper Nouns Grammar Posters for Social Studies

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Have you noticed that your students struggle to capitalize proper nouns? It is one of the most frequent grammar mistakes that are made in my social studies class. This set of 8 colorful or black and white posters will help remind your students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Social Studies - History

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2, L.9-10.2

$3.00

Digital Download ZIP (5.98 MB)

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Maya Aztec Inca Word Wall Cards Bundle

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Engage your students with social studies vocabulary using this set of ancient civilizations word wall cards, which includes 14 words each from 3 different ancient American civilizations: Maya, Aztecs, and Inca. The 42 total words included are

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

$8.25

$7.00

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US Constitution Vocabulary Word Wall Cards and Matching Activity

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Word Walls are a great way to help students keep vocabulary straight while studying for a test about the United States Constitution. This set of over 100 word wall covers the three branches of government: Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and

Subjects:

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

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (1,753.97 MB)

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Renaissance Word Wall Cards

By Mary Wells Teaches History

This set of Renaissance word wall cards includes 20 words that are essential to understanding the history, economics, and culture of Europe during the 1300s, 1400s, and 1500s. Each page includes a term with its definition in Middle School friendly

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (237.90 MB)

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"On This Day in History" Daily Agenda Slides 2023-2024

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Want to add a little something extra to your daily agenda slides? This slideshow includes a slide for every day of the 2023-2024 school year (August-June). Each day includes a space to fill in your daily agenda or objects and a space for reminders

Subjects:

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

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Interactive Whiteboard, Google Apps

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Principles of the Constitution Word Wall and Matching Activity

By Mary Wells Teaches History

Sometimes teaching abstract government concepts can be a challenge. This word wall and matching activity can help students get their hands on 8 of the founding principles of the United States Constitution. This product includes:8 posters with the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Posters

$2.75

Digital Download PDF (1.17 MB)

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Causes of the Civil War Word Wall Cards

By Mary Wells Teaches History

This set of Causes of the Civil War printable word wall cards includes 32 words, people, and events that are essential to understanding the reasons why the United States fell into Civil War in the 1860s. Word wall cards are a great way to engage

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

$3.50

Digital Download ZIP (616.91 MB)

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New Deal Programs Note Taking Graphic Organizers & One Pager Checklist

By Mary Wells Teaches History

This editable Google slide deck includes simple graphic organizers about 16 different New Deal Programs created by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration to combat the Great Depression. Students can use Google Slides to record information about

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RH.6-8.10

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Civil War Battles Note Taking Graphic Organizers & One Pager Checklist

By Mary Wells Teaches History

This editable Google slide deck includes simple graphic organizers about 15 different battles during the American Civil War. Students can use Google Slides to record information about each battle during a research project about the Civil War

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RH.6-8.10

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

15th year teacher in independent schools

MY TEACHING STYLE

Project Based, Student-Led, Focus on Inquiry, Thematic Units

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

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ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Grammar, Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, Economics , Holidays/Seasonal, Presidents' Day, Black History Month