Posts Tagged: Civil war
Up from Slavery
I discovered a new series on Amazon video that I want to share with you: Up From Slavery has one season of seven episodes. My class is currently learning about the South before the Civil War, so I was really
Up from Slavery
I discovered a new series on Amazon video that I want to share with you: Up From Slavery has one season of seven episodes. My class is currently learning about the South before the Civil War, so I was really
End of the Civil War Found Poetry
There are five days of school left. It was a really trying year–personally and professionally–but now that we are on short time, I feel like it flew by. I suppose that is always the case. I wanted to try something
End of the Civil War Found Poetry
There are five days of school left. It was a really trying year–personally and professionally–but now that we are on short time, I feel like it flew by. I suppose that is always the case. I wanted to try something
Using Google Slides for Active Engagement
The month of May tends to inspire a creative slump in my thinking….along with lots of anxiety and stress! I was quite pleased when I came up with TWO new success starters, both utilizing Google Slides. Using Google Slides forces
Using Google Slides for Active Engagement
The month of May tends to inspire a creative slump in my thinking….along with lots of anxiety and stress! I was quite pleased when I came up with TWO new success starters, both utilizing Google Slides. Using Google Slides forces
The Battle of Shiloh
This post isn’t going to change your life, but I thought other people out there might be using Ken Burns’s Civil War series in their history class. It’s even on Netflix right now which makes it really easy to access!
The Battle of Shiloh
This post isn’t going to change your life, but I thought other people out there might be using Ken Burns’s Civil War series in their history class. It’s even on Netflix right now which makes it really easy to access!
Memory Game
If you are a teacher, I’d love to hear if you get bored during this time of the year. I have a million things to do every day, so I’m not bored in that sense. I’m bored in the sense
Memory Game
If you are a teacher, I’d love to hear if you get bored during this time of the year. I have a million things to do every day, so I’m not bored in that sense. I’m bored in the sense
Gettysburg DBQ
After attending a DBQ Conference with Chip Brady last fall, my 7th grade teaching partner and I got really excited about teaching history through document-based questions. This spring, I dove into one titled, “The Battle of Gettysburg: Why was it
Gettysburg DBQ
After attending a DBQ Conference with Chip Brady last fall, my 7th grade teaching partner and I got really excited about teaching history through document-based questions. This spring, I dove into one titled, “The Battle of Gettysburg: Why was it
Lincoln’s Decision
Every year, I try to save as much time for my Civil War unit as possible. This year, I have tons of time, and I’m so excited to try novel lessons! I’m really excited about how engaged students were with my new
Lincoln’s Decision
Every year, I try to save as much time for my Civil War unit as possible. This year, I have tons of time, and I’m so excited to try novel lessons! I’m really excited about how engaged students were with my new
Causes of the Civil War
Every year, I tell myself I can teach the causes of the Civil War better. I don’t know that I did anything better this year, but I did try some new things! Unit Essential Question: How did the issue of
Causes of the Civil War
Every year, I tell myself I can teach the causes of the Civil War better. I don’t know that I did anything better this year, but I did try some new things! Unit Essential Question: How did the issue of
The Slave System: Document Based Question
If you are reading this today (3.28.17), I hope you will considering coming back to my blog in a few days. I’m attending a training about literacy in social studies this week, and I got inspired to prepare my own
The Slave System: Document Based Question
If you are reading this today (3.28.17), I hope you will considering coming back to my blog in a few days. I’m attending a training about literacy in social studies this week, and I got inspired to prepare my own
Regional Super Heroes
After Chapters 12 and 13, I feel pretty good that kids have an understanding of the characteristics of the North and South before the Civil War. Historically, I’ve had them make Venn diagrams or write short essays proving their knowledge.
Regional Super Heroes
After Chapters 12 and 13, I feel pretty good that kids have an understanding of the characteristics of the North and South before the Civil War. Historically, I’ve had them make Venn diagrams or write short essays proving their knowledge.
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