Laura Pennington

This lesson is designed to last for an hour of class time or longer. Students will be provided with background information about soldiers returning from home. They will show what they know by...

This 60 minute middle school US history lesson has a customized reading included and helps students answer the following questions: • How are slavery, tobacco and cotton related economically...

This 60 minute lesson plan is designed to help middle students answer the following questions: • When did slavery come to the colonies? • How did slavery affect the colonies? •...

This graphic organizer helps students identify the critical pieces of text by analyzing tone, purpose, and subject. Use this graphic organizer to help students break down content! Created by Laura...

Is engagement lacking in your classroom? Do your students say, "Ugh this again?" under their breath when given a warm-up? Do you just need fresh ideas? Well, here at Social Studies Studio we got...

Is engagement lacking in your classroom? Do your students say, "Ugh this again?" under their breath when given a warm-up? Do you just need fresh ideas? Well, here at Social Studies Studio we got...

Is engagement lacking in your classroom? Do your students say, "Ugh this again?" under their breath when given a warm-up? Do you just need fresh ideas? Well, here at Social Studies Studio we got you...

60 minute lesson plan to help students: Understand some of the major events in the Space Race • Discuss the meaning of the Space Race. • Explain the historical significance of the...

This is an approximate 75 minute lesson plan to help students learn about how the Renaissance spread and the impact it had on Europe. This lesson plan discusses the effects of the French, German, and...

This lesson will not only provide you with a web quest but also discussion and extension lesson activities. The bulk of this lesson requires students to read information from a primary source found...

This webquest could be used to fill one long class period or several smaller class periods. Students will conduct internet research to learn more about important abolitionists. This is the perfect...

This approximate 140+ minute lesson plan can be adjusted to fit the needs of any classroom. It is designed to help students learn more about the advancement of technology during the Renaissance...