Laura Pennington
Laura Pennington is a former middle school Social Studies teacher turned freelance writer with a bachelor's in economics and a master's degree in political science. She is currently ABD with her PhD in public policy. Laura's lesson plans focus on engaging, thought-provoking activities for students in middle and high school Social Studies, many of which are DBQ or critical thinking-based. Most of her hour-long lessons are grab and go, making them appropriate for the teacher in a hurry or for substitute lesson plans. Laura's lesson plans are for teachers of World & U.S. history, geography, and government/civics. She started making her lesson plans available for sale after receiving numerous remarks from her school administration about the quality of her materials.
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Introduction to the Italian Renaissance
$3.00This is an approximate 120 minute lesson plan that can be split up over several class periods. This introduction allows students to receive a thorough introduction to the Italian Renaissance. Without...$3.00 -
The Council of Trent
$3.00This is an approximate 60-80 minute lesson plan about how the Council of Trent impacted the Renaissance. By using Kagan strategies, whole group and small group work, this lesson helps students...$3.00 -
SOAPStone Graphic Organizer for Social Studies
$3.00This 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...$3.00 -
Presidents and the Vietnam War - DBQ's
$3.00In this classroom activity, students will analyze five primary source documents related to presidents and the Vietnam War. After completing an initial activity, students will be directed to...$3.00 -
Terms that Ended the Civil War (Webquest)
$3.00This 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...$3.00 -
Jeopardy Game, 1920's-1940's Recap
$3.00Use this as a recap before a test to help students review key events and concepts from the Great Depression and World War II. This game should take students about 60 minutes to complete and the...$3.00