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Internet Activity, Parts of the Brain Intro, Psychology, 3D Anatomy, Worksheet

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This download is for an internet activity/"scavenger hunt," for which the students will utilize a 3D diagram of the brain and identify various parts. They will be directed to use the webpage available here:

Subjects:

Anatomy, Health, Psychology

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

$2.25

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Sociology for High School, Complete Course, Whole Class, No Textbook Needed

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This resource is for a complete one-semester Sociology Course. All of the materials that you need to facilitate the course are included here for you, as well as a comprehensive lesson and pacing guide. There is no textbook needed, and the class

Subjects:

Specialty, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans

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Psychology Course for High School, Psych Bundle, One Semester, 6 UNITS

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This download is for a one-semester Psychology course, which includes a variety of lectures, handouts, assignments, rubrics, activities, and exams for high school Psychology students. This course is divided into six units, and the materials have

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Psychology

Grades:

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

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Activities

$49.00

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Group Activity - Survival Shopping, Budgeting Lesson for FACS, Home Economics

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This is a fun activity that works great as an opener to a unit on budgeting and/or resource management. I use this for FACS class (Family and Consumer Science), but this might also be a fun thing to incorporate into personal finance or a life skills

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Economics , Family Consumer Sciences

Grades:

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

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Activities, Handouts

$1.89

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Marriage trends; Sociology worksheet, internet activity, short research

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In this worksheet, students will start by responding to a few brief questions about their views on marriage. Then, they will be directed to two different studies (by Pew Research) that are available on line. They will complete a series of questions

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Economics , Family Consumer Sciences

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

$2.00

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Writing Assignment: Write a Movie Review. Film Critique Handout w/ Rubric

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This is a handout for a fun and creative writing assignment, in which students will write their own film review. Page one explains the function of a film review, and the kind of content that should be included in one. The content should be focused

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

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

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Projects, Handouts, Homework

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Final Exam for Personal Finance - T/F, Multiple Choice, Short Answer TEST

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This test consists of 37 questions, including a mix of true/false, multiple choice, and short answers. The content covers a general and broad span of personal finance material including information about checking and savings accounts, monitoring and

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Other (Specialty), Business, Family Consumer Sciences

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Homework

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Native Americans and Land Theft, The Indian Wars, Conflicts, Wounded Knee

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This is a 20 page slideshow that focuses on Native Americans from the mid to late 1800's. It covers the concepts of relocation, land loss, bison killings, tribal reservations, cultural assimilation and Indian boarding schools, and the overall

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

Grades:

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

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Lectures, Study Guides, PowerPoint Presentations

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Assessment: Poetic Terms and Poetry, Figurative Language. Test, Quiz

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This quiz covers figurative language, poetic terms, and poetry in general. It includes a reading sample of "A Dream Within A Dream" by Poe. Students will identify imagery, figurative language devices, types of poetry, and analyze poetry. There is an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Poetry

Grades:

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

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Worksheets

$2.99

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Test or Pretest for Health, Wellness, Fitness Class. 50 questions, high school

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This resource can be used as a pretest or a cumulative test for a health, fitness, or personal wellness class. There are 50 questions included (multiple choice, true/false, and a short matching section). I typically use this as a pretest to get the

Subjects:

Physical Education, Health, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Homework

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Intro to Sociology Identity Perspectives / Who Am I? Worksheet / Exercise

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In this worksheet, students will identify themselves according to different categories (race, religion, age, education, ethnicity, able/disabled, sexuality, gender, social class, education). For each category, they will not only identify what they

Subjects:

Other (Social Studies - History), Psychology, Vocational Education

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$1.79

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Understanding and Confronting Bias: Unit for High School; SEL, Sociology, Race

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This is one-week unit that is intended for high school students. It centers on bias and includes a mix of powerpoint resources, worksheets, discussions, and student reflections. You can use this resource to support you with sociology, psychology,

Subjects:

Other (Specialty), Critical Thinking, Classroom Community

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Unit Plans

Teach for Justice: Anti-racist and social justice resource

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Student Self Assessment for Creative Writing Class - Short Prompts / Final Exam

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This can be used as a final exam for a creative writing course, or just as a final assignment and evaluation for the course. Students will reflect on their performance throughout the class, their writings, and how they have improved as a writer.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Assessment

$1.79

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Sociology Handout - Research Project on Social Movement

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This is a student handout that works great for a high school sociology class. For this project, students will need to select a social movement that has (or is occurring) in the US. They will research the social movement of their choice and create a

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Handouts

$2.00

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FINAL EXAM or Study Guide for US History (Early America to 1865), cumulative

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This is a final exam (or you could use it as a study guide) for one semester of US History Semester A - a high school course that covers American History from the colonial period and up to Reconstruction (Early America to 1865). There are a mix of

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

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

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment

$3.29

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Sociology Worksheet; Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interaction

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This worksheet covers three major theories of sociology: Functionalism, Conflict Theory, and Symbolic Interaction. Students will apply their understanding of each theory, and think critically about how these theories can be applied to real-world

Subjects:

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

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$1.29

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Handout for ELA English: Extra Credit Opportunities; 5 choices; Broad Options

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This is a handout for students that inquire about extra credit opportunities in English or Language Arts class. It offers 5 options (2 options for an explanatory essay, creative writing - poetry, creative writing - short story, and a book report).

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Homework

$1.00

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Mexican Revolution Activites, Intro Bundle, Research Timeline

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A helpful resource for introducing students to the Mexican Revolution. There are three activities in this bundle, and they are all student-led assignments that require them to research on their own. They will investigate key historical figures

Subjects:

Government, World History, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

$3.99

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Writing an Op-Ed Handout - Editorial opinion piece Creative Writing Journalism

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This is a one-page handout for a writing assignment that can be used for creative writing or journalism class. The assignment is for students to write a 2-3 page op-ed piece on the subject of their choice, as long as the subject has an impact on the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Handouts, Homework

$1.49

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Intro to Shakespeare & the Globe Theatre; Lecture Slides with Guided Notes Wksht

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A great resource for preparing your students to read Shakespeare! This includes a PPT slideshow that focuses on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre. The content covers:* the value of reading Shakespeare* overview of his works* attributes of the Globe

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Scaffolded Notes

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have 15+ years of experience in education and I've worked as a Principal, Dean of Instruction, and Teacher. My teaching background includes instruction in grades 6-12 in English Language Arts and various Literature courses, Creative Writing, Composition, Sociology, Psychology, American History, Government, and more. I have also taught literature at the college level.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I expect my students to take control of their own learning. I give them the tools they need, and I want them to seize the opportunity to learn something. I also lead by example by constantly challenging myself and discovering new things. In my classroom, I emphasize deep thinking and I encourage questions.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Certified lifetime teacher in ELA grades 5-9, English grades 9-12, and educational administration in the secondary grades.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

*BA in English Literature *MA in English Literature / Ethnic Literature *MA in Education / Educational Administration

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Lover of all things related to humanities, literature and learning. I'm also a mom and a socially conscious citizen.

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