How are you doing? Like many of you in the United States, I feel heartbroken and confused about the events of the last week.
I want to open up a conversation about how we, as educators, can be part of the solution.
How can we create inclusive, anti-racist classroom environments?
This is such a ...
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Westward Expansion Unit for 5th Grade and Middle School
Easy to plan, engaging to teach
How would you like to have your Westward Expansion Unit completely planned for the next 3 weeks? I'm talking 15 lessons, worksheets, answer keys, and activities completely ready to go.
Fantastic, right?
I'm a former 5th grade teacher myself. I've been in your ...
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6 Westward Expansion Primary Sources for Kids
Finding high-quality Westward Expansion primary sources for kids can take a lot of time and effort. However, great primary sources are a worthwhile teaching tool!
In order to save you time (because we all know time is the most precious teacher resource!), I've created lists of kid-friendly ...
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5 Westward Expansion Videos for Kids
Are you teaching about Westward Expansion? Educational videos are a great addition to any unit.
However, when browsing YouTube, it's almost too easy to find videos that are entertaining, but not completely accurate. Or, you may find videos that are historically accurate but not engaging at all. ...
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US Constitution Lesson Plans for 5th Grade and Middle School
US Constitution Lesson Plans for 5th Grade and Middle School
How would it feel to have your US Constitution unit completely planned out for the next 3 weeks? I'm talking 15 lessons, worksheets, and answer keys completely ready to go.
Amazing, right?
When I was teaching 5th grade, I felt lost ...
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The Parts of the US Constitution (Free Lesson)
Free Parts of the Constitution Lesson Plan
Do your students struggle to understand how the US Constitution is organized? It's a difficult concept, so I've created this parts of the US Constitution lesson plan with a foldable graphic organizer to help upper elementary and middle school students ...
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