Melissa Neely
Melissa Neely has been teaching for eight years and writing curriculum for three years. For the past two years, she has sponsored the History Fair on her campus with students advancing to the state level each year. Recently, she has nominated by her G/T students for Teacher of the Month and her fellow faculty as Employee of the Month. She is also in the running for the 2018 History Teacher of the Year from the Gilder-Lehrman Institute. When she isn't working with her amazing students, she is at home gardening with her four dogs, running, or traveling with her spouse. If you have any questions about the curriculum or would like a custom order please e-mail HistoricalReadings18@gmail.com.
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The Forbidden City: Differentiated Readings and Activities
$2.75This engaging AND no prep activity explains the mystery behind China's Forbidden City. The reading is equipped with a QR codes that links to a virtual tour of the Forbidden City. The videos allow students to explore the imperial palace that was off...$2.75 -
Nelson Mandela & Apartheid: Differentiated Readings and Activity
$2.50This engaging AND no prep activity explains Nelson Mandela's role in ending apartheid in South Africa. Students will read a brief biography of Nelson Mandela's life and a brief history of apartheid. Each reading is equipped with QR codes that link to...$2.50 -
Monotheistic Religions Gallery Walk - NO PREP
$4.00What are the big three monotheistic religions? How are cultural diffusion and religion connected? Students will explore the answers to these questions in this engaging gallery walk. This gallery walk incorporates mapping, graph, and visual analysis...$4.00 -
TODALS Mapping Handout
$2.25This handout teaches students the TODALS, the parts of a map. It is a good introduction to mapping skills. Created by Melissa Neely - Visit My Store$2.25 -
Me on the Map Activity Bundle
$3.25This bundle helps students understand the differences in: Planet, Continent, Country, State, City and Home. It is great for younger students and older English Language Learners. What You Get *Word wall *2 Vocabulary sheets (modified and...$3.25 -
Primary and Secondary Source Word Wall
$1.50Word wall set for primary and secondary sources. Included Words: *Primary Source *Secondary Source *Bias *Artifacts *Present *Historic Events Created by Melissa Neely - Visit My Store$1.50 -
Primary and Secondary Source Flowchart
$1.25Primary and secondary sources are the foundation of developing historians; however, determining if a source is primary or secondary can be a struggle for many students. I created this easy to follow flow chart so that students avoid the struggle. Each...$1.25 -
Early Human Settlement Patterns & Mapping Questions
$1.45History and Geography students have struggled with the concept of early settlement development. Why did their ancestors settle where they settled? This reading explores how and why early settlers settled near the coast & how topography and...$1.45 -
Project Based Learning: Colonial Jobs and Resumes
$3.25Project Based Learning: Colonial Jobs is a highly engaging and dynamic activity that teaches students about the past, while instilling skills they will utilize in the future. Students will take on the role of a colonist by selecting a colonial name...$3.25 -
Project Based Learning: Life in the 13 Colonies
$9.70Project Based Learning: Life in the 13 Colonies is a highly engaging and dynamic activity that teaches students about the past, while instilling skills they will utilize in the future. Created by Melissa Neely - Visit My Store Students research...$9.70 -
Republic of Texas Perspective Poster Assessment
$2.75Use this student centered and engaging assessment to assess the students’ unit knowledge and to teach historical point of view & perspective. Students will create a wanted poster and campaign poster for historical figures of the Texas Republic...$2.75 -
What is Geography Mini Bundle
$3.00**Topics Covered** 1 – What is Geography? 2 – Human and Physical Geography Readings include QR codes to enriching YouTube videos. What You Get **3 Interactive Notebook Pages **3 pages of DIFFERENTIATED readings Created by Melissa...$3.00