Harper's History

For kids to learn anything, they need to actually DO something with that learning! After teaching middle school for 15 years, I’ve learned that the only way we can be successful is to get students engaged, excited to learn, and involved in their own learning process. Even the hardest to reach kids are successful when they are having fun and have some control over their learning. My teaching generally focuses around finding innovative ways to incorporate technology as a learning tool, project based learning, differentiation, blended learning, and simulations
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Think the Vote Worksheet and Debate Argument Formation Practice
$0.50Students practice debating, and argument formation, to see the points on both sides, form their own opinion, and then formulate their own decision and argument. Students can do this for free, but I...$0.50 -
Roman Empire and Pax Romana Hyerdoc
$3.95All of the elements of the learning process are included in this interactive Hyperdoc that explores the rise of Augustus Caesar and the Pax Romana in Ancient Rome. Students also discover the...$3.95 -
Legacy of Ancient Greece Hyperdoc: Interactive Webquest
$4.25This Hyperdoc is an engaging way for students to learn about the lasting legacy the Ancient Greeks had on the modern world. Students choose from 8 different topics to explore, summarize and evaluate...$4.25 -
Rise of the Roman Republic Hyperdoc: Government and Society
$3.95All of the elements of the learning process are included in this interactive Hyperdoc that explores the rise of the Roman Republic. Students develop an understanding of the different social classes...$3.95 -
Athens-Sparta Hyperdoc: Greek City-States Comparison WebQuest
$3.95Students explore life in the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta as they complete this digital lesson. All of the components of the learning process are included in this interactive activity...$3.95 -
Athens and Sparta Musical Parody: Greek City-States PBL
$4.00Students have so much fun when they have the opportunity to use their creativity to show their understanding of a topic, and this activity does just that! In this PBL experience, students research...$4.00 -
Manifest Destiny: Justification for Westward Expansion Hyperdoc
$3.95All of the components of the learning process are included in this interactive digital lesson that focuses on the essential question: "How did Americans justify Westward Expansion?" Students will...$3.95 -
Andrew Jackson GooseChase: Digital Scavenger Hunt
$3.75In a classroom with many different learning styles and needs, GooseChase is one of the most exciting, engaging ways to differentiate for all students. They are able to choose from 35 missions with...$3.75 -
Civil War Hyperdoc: North vs. South Strengths and Weaknesses Webquest
$3.50In this interactive digital lesson, students explore the strengths and weaknesses of the North and South as "superheroes" going into the Civil War. They discover the strategies each side developed...$3.50 -
Andrew Jackson Jigsaw Debate - $20 Bill Argument
$2.25This activity combines the traditional jigsaw strategy with a class debate and is one of my favorite activities. Every kid is held accountable for preparing for and participating in the debate, and...$2.25 -
Life in the West Recruitment Fair - Manifest Destiny PBL
$4.25Have you ever attended a recruitment fair - such as a college or career fair? The recruiters use so many different skills to encourage you to join their team. In this PBL activity, students develop...$4.25 -
First Emperor Qin DBQ - Document Based Question Evidence Analysis
$2.55Is Emperor Qin a hero or villain? In this Document-Based Question (DBQ) students analyze 7 documents related to different decisions Emperor Qin made to determine if he should be considered a hero or...$2.55