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 -
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 -
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 -
Beginning of the Year Activity: Autobiography Island
$2.50Start the year off with creativity and curriculum. Get to know your students, assess their geography knowledge, and engage their creative side! Students will create an island that focuses on their hope, goals, and personality! What You Get...$2.50 -
Latitude and Longitude Mini Bundle
$4.00**Topics Covered** 1 – Latitude and Longitude 2 – How to Read Geographic Coordinates What You Get **6 Interactive Notebook Pages **5 pages of DIFFERENTIATED readings Created by Melissa Neely - Visit My Store$4.00 -
Physical and Political Maps Mini Unit
$2.50**Topics Covered** 1-Physical and Political Maps What You Get **4 Interactive Notebook Pages **3 pages of DIFFERENTIATED readings Created by Melissa Neely - Visit My Store$2.50 -
Seven Continents Mini Bundle
$4.50**Topics Covered** 1 – ALL 7 continents 2 – 5 Major Oceans What You Get **5 Interactive Notebook Pages with QR codes to enrich student learning **11 pages of DIFFERENTIATED readings Created by Melissa Neely - Visit My Store$4.50