Melissa Aubuchon
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Melissa Aubuchon has taught World Geography, Ancient History and American History at the middle level and occasionally at the high school level in the suburbs of St. Louis and Chicago for 28 years. She earned her B.S. in Secondary Education-Social Science and M.A. in Instructional Processes-Staff Development. In 2008, she achieved National Board Professional Teaching Standards certification in Early Adolescence-History/Social Studies and achieved renewal certification in 2017. Earlier in her career, she was a national history trainer for twelve years for a national social studies company. Melissa lives with her husband, two daughters and two English Bulldogs. Her philosophy about teaching is an interactive social studies classroom is essential for student understanding and success.
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Patriots of the American Revolutionary War - It's all in the Eyes
$4.99Look into the “eyes” of the Patriots of the American Revolutionary War. Dig deep into the backgrounds, beliefs and actions of key individuals who sparked the rebellion to separate from the British Empire. Pairs will delve into the question of...$4.99 -
What are the Odds? Revolutionary War
$4.99Students will analyze the many factors that influenced the Colonists winning the Revolutionary War against the most powerful empire in the world. The lesson begins with a warm up activity in which students estimate the odds of the British or the...$4.99 -
Lewis & Clark Fact Sort-Discovering the Members of the Corps of Discovery
$4.50Students delve into the lives of the main members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Corps of Discovery, through a fact sorting activity. The lesson begins with an inquiry riddle as the class attempts to solve the puzzle together. Next, groups...$4.50 -
Perspectives of the French and Indian War - Facial Expressions
$4.99Challenge students to demonstrate the variety of perspectives of the French and Indian War. Students will read, analyze and complete reflection questions about the conflicts between the French and British during the Seven Year War. Students will create...$4.99 -
Death of Sacagawea - Member of Lewis and Clark Expedition
$3.99Delve into the mystery of the date and location of one of Lewis and Clark’s famous expedition members, Sacagawea. The lesson begins with a warm up activity that discusses the people and events in history that have a mystery to them. Next, in...$3.99 -
European Explorers Trading Cards
$5.99Discover the men and countries who participated in the race locate a faster route to reach Asia and create trading cards for each explorer. This lesson begins with an inquiry method riddle. The class will be posed with a puzzle of a riddle and will ask...$5.99 -
Good Guys or Bad Guys? of the Wild West
$4.50Who are the “good guys” and who are the “bad guys?” Delve into the conflicts between the Native Americans and white settlers over land ownership in the 1800s. Students must determine who are the “good guys” and who are...$4.50 -
Should the National Anthem Be Changed? Close Reading of the Star-Spangled Banner
$3.99Explore the question – Should the National Anthem be Changed? Students will analyze the primary source document of the Star-Spangled Banner and explore the possibility of the United States National Anthem being changed. Classes will learn a brief...$3.99 -
"I Have a Dream" Speech Analysis and Determining America's Dream Today
$4.99Analyze Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech– What is America’s dream today? Students will analyze the primary source document of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The...$4.99 -
Legends of the Wild West - Living Monuments Groupwork Activity
$4.99Bring the Legends of the Wild West to life with Living Monuments! Students will work in groups of three to design a monument to reflect the life of a famous or infamous person from the American West. The lesson begins with warm-up questions about...$4.99 -
Imagery of Native Americans-Who Determined How Native Americans Are Viewed?
$3.99Students will delve into the question of who is responsible for the imagery of Native Americans. The lesson begins with students completing a Warm Up activity that questions the background knowledge of the class pertaining to Native Americans and their...$3.99 -
Stereotypes of Native Americans - Analyzing Political Cartoons
$3.49Students will delve into the prevailing issue of stereotypes that still surround Native Americans. Students will analyze four political cartoons to identify misconceptions, generalizations and stereotypes of American Indians. The lessons begins with a...$3.49