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Population Pyramids Lesson and Activity

By Aaron Mathews

UPDATED 2023! This product now has an updated version with population data from 2020-2022 for the practice countries. This product will teach students the basics of how to read, understand and analyze population pyramids. The product has a student

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Social Studies - History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

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

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Activities, Lesson

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WWII Mapping Activity: Europe & Pacific Theaters

By Aaron Mathews

The WWII Map Activity Worksheet includes both the Europe and Pacific Theaters. This WWII Map Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the maps as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions about

Subjects:

U.S. History, European History, World History

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Central America and the Caribbean Mapping Activity

By Aaron Mathews

This product is a mapping activity on the region of Central America and the Caribbean. Students will label and color 26 different countries and territories as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$2.00

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Latin America Mapping Activity

By Aaron Mathews

This product is a mapping activity on the region of Latin America. Students will label and color 24 different Latin American Nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 9

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Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

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

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Activities, Assessment, Homework

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The Crusades: Mapping Activity

By Aaron Mathews

UPDATED: 1/29/2024!!This mapping activity is over the Crusades. The Crusades Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions on the

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European History, World History, British History

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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The Silk Road DBQ Activity

By Aaron Mathews

The Silk Road DBQ product is a Document Based Question activity designed so students can answer the question: Explain how the Silk Road facilitated the spread of trade and promoted cultural diffusion.There are 4 different documents for students to

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European History, World History, Asian Studies

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, DBQs, Homework

$2.00

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Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity Worksheet

By Aaron Mathews

This mapping activity is on the Ancient River Valley Civilizations. Ancient River Valley Civilizations Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based

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Ancient History, World History, Geography

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Rise of Islamic Empire Mapping Activity with Questions

By Aaron Mathews

UPDATED 2023--Now includes PPT with resources to complete the map. Updated worksheet to fit the resources better. This product is a mapping activity on the Islamic Empire. Students will label and color different aspects of the Islamic Empire such

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Ancient History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

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Age of Exploration Mapping Activity

By Aaron Mathews

UPDATED 11/1/2023--Now Includes PPT with images to complete the map and three blank world maps to chose from. Thanks for the feedback so I can continue to improve my products!This product is a mapping activity on the Age of Exploration. Students

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Social Studies - History, European History, World History

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Demographic Transition Model (DTM) Lesson

By Aaron Mathews

This product will teach students the basics of how to read, understand and analyze the Demographic Transition Model or DTM. The product has a student note piece along with an activity/worksheet that can be used as an individual assignment or as a

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Social Studies - History, Geography

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Neolithic (Agricultural) Revolution Cause and Effect Activity

By Aaron Mathews

The primary goal for the student is to understand the impacts of the Agricultural Revolution on the development of civilizations and human life. To achieve this goal students will identify the causes of the Agricultural (Neolithic) Revolution and

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Social Studies - History, Ancient History, World History

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Atlantic Slave Trade (Triangular Trade) Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) Activity

By Aaron Mathews

This product is a great teaching strategy to have students understand the causes and impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade. The product includes a copy of the reading and a PowerPoint to guide you and the students through the TRTW (Talk, Read, Talk,

Subjects:

European History, World History, African History

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations

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"First Invasion: War of 1812" Video Guide

By Aaron Mathews

This file contains guided questions for History Channel's First Invasion: War of 1812 documentary.The 40 questions follow the order of the documentary and draw the students attention to main points of this important, history changing war.This video

Subjects:

U.S. History, World History, British History

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Movie Guides, Video Files

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Climographs Lesson and Activity

By Aaron Mathews

This product teaches students how to read and analyze climographs. Then this product has students create their own climograph from the data provided. Finally, students analyze three climographs to answer questions. This is a create lesson that

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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North Africa, Southwest Asia & Central Asia Mapping Activity

By Aaron Mathews

This product is a mapping activity on the regions of North Africa, Southwest Asia & Central Asia. Students will label and color 26 different nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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United States Mapping Activity

By Aaron Mathews

This product is a mapping activity over the United States of America. Students will label the 50 states as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they will then answer 6 questions based on their map.This

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

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

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Middle East Region Mapping Activity

By Aaron Mathews

This product is a mapping activity on the region often referred to as the Middle East. Students will label and color 25 different Middle Eastern Nations as well as draw and label major physical features. When students have completed the map they

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Geography

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$2.00

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Primary Source Document Reading: Ibn Battuta [Gold-Salt Trade]

By Aaron Mathews

This product is an excellent primary source document that requires students to read and analyze a first hand account of Muslim Trader Ibn Battuta's experience in Northern Africa. The reading is chunked into sections with a question after each chunk

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, DBQs, Homework

$2.00

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How a Bill Becomes a Law: Group Activity

By Aaron Mathews

In this activity students will learn how a bill becomes a law in the United States Federal Government. Students work in groups to create, propose, and pass laws. The students will observe first hand the difficulty in creating "good" laws,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Civics, Government

Grades:

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

Types:

Assessment, Simulations

$1.00

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Age of Exploration: God, Glory, Gold

By Aaron Mathews

Age of Exploration: God, Glory, Gold is a document based activity allowing the students to engage in the three main reasons why Europeans set out to explore the world and find new trade routes. The students will sort 12 different documents into 3

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, World History

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught in both private and public sectors of Education for the past nine years. I have served numerous roles over those years including mentoring new teachers and grooming teachers to be. Experience: Lutheran South Academy (2003-2009) Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade Social Studies [Geography, TX History, US History]; Melillo Middle School (2009-2010) Taught 6th grade Geography; Dobie High School (2010-Present) Have taught or am Teaching, Geography, World History, US History, Government and I am currently teaching in the Summit Learning method (which we call Connect in our district).

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is laid back and student-centered. I believe in placing the responsibility of learning on the student. As a history teacher I do enjoy giving a good lecture, from time to time. I love using stories, primary sources and hands on material to grab students' attention to assist them in understand the past.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA Concordia University of Wisconsin in Broadfield Social Studies. Currently hold a WI and TX teaching licenses.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have lots of kids. 5 to be exact and we are fostering two currently. Shortly we will be able to adopt one of our foster kids and will see what happens with the other one. I also coach soccer.