Melissa Seideman
My name is Melissa Seideman. I currently teach 12th grade Government/Economics, Sociology, and AP Government and Politics in New York. I have been teaching for ten years in both New York and Pennsylvania. I have experience teaching U.S. History (7th, 8th, and 11th grade), Economics, AP Government and Politics, Global II, Sociology, and U.S. History through Film. I grew up in Boonton, New Jersey. I earned a Bachelors Degree in Social Studies Education at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. While teaching full-time in both Geneva, NY and Trumansburg, NY I earned my Master’s Degree in Inclusive Special Education at the University of New England. My husband and I live in Poughkeepsie, NY with our two adorable rescue dogs. My goal is to help my students fall in love with history and technology the way I have. I believe that technology reaches students in a way that other mediums can not. It ignites a fire, a desire to learn, and gives them the ability to express themselves in meaningful ways.
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Rise of Big Business Lesson
$6.00This is a complete 55 minute lesson plan with a powerpoint, guided note-sheet, homework reading and response, and link to a Youtube video clip on the rise of big business. This lesson is designed in word/powerpoint and can be adapted to fit your...$6.00 -
Elections in the US
$6.00This is a complete 55 minute lesson on U.S. Elections in the United States. There are 17 slides of notes, videos on Youtube, podcast, cartoons, and a question to research on the internet, There is a handout provided that goes along with the notes. I...$6.00 -
Articles of Confederation Two Day Lesson
$6.00This is a two day lesson (45 minutes each day) with all required handouts and Power points on the Articles of Confederation. What's included? 1. PowerPoint and notes handout 2. Map and reinforcement handout 3. Primary documents on the Articles of...$6.00 -
Electoral College Lesson
$7.00This is complete two day lesson on the Electoral College. There are a bunch of activities included. It was designed in word and powerpoint and can be adapted to your classroom. What's included: 1. Three Political Cartoons and Questions 2. Jigsaw...$7.00 -
How a Bill Becomes a Law Lesson
$6.00This is a complete 75 minute lesson on How a Bill Becomes a law. There is a 16 slide PowerPoint included with a notes chart for students to take notes on how a bill becomes a law. There are also two YouTube links to videos on how bills become a law...$6.00 -
Interest Group Lesson (PACS)
$6.00This is a complete 90 minute lesson on Interest Groups, PACS, and the political process. This is a fully complete lesson - no prep needed! It was designed in word and powerpoint. What's Included: 1. 16 slide powerpoint on interest groups 2. Handout...$6.00 -
Amendments 4 Day Lesson
$7.00This is a four day (55 minute period) lesson on the amendments in the U.S. Constitution. There are all the handouts and keys provided. All the assignments are designed in word and Powerpoint and can be adapted to your class. Day 1: Video url and...$7.00 -
Two day federalism lesson
$6.00This is a two day federalism lesson. It was designed in word and powerpoint and can be adapted to any government classroom. It's a two day lesson of 55 minutes each. I do part 1-3 in one class day and part 4 on the second day. My kids love this lesson!...$6.00 -
Congress Unit (8 days)
$15.00This is an 8 day (55 min each) complete Congress unit for regular government. All documents designed in Word and Powerpoint. You will need to get access to the video Can Mr. Smith get to Washington anymore? There is a one day project included as well as...$15.00 -
Death Penalty Unit (7 days)
$10.00This is a complete 7 day (55 minutes) unit with videos, worksheets, power-point notes, and discussion questions on the death penalty. There are a few videos included with the unit. There is also a writing response to finish the unit to access students...$10.00 -
Defining Progressivism
$4.00The purpose of this assignment is to illustrate to students how “slippery” the term Progressivism is. While it is a good term to help generalize a rather scattered era of American history, it is important that students understand the flaws of...$4.00 -
US History Full Year Course
$200.00This is everything you need for a US History Full Year Course. Perfect for APUSH as well. Over 3,000 individual products in ONE package! It includes full lesson plans, student activities, videos, and all other needed materials to implement the...$200.00