Aaron Mathews
Aaron Mathews
I have taught in both private and public sectors of Education for the past nine years. I have served numerous roles over those years including mentoring new teachers and grooming teachers to be. Experience: Lutheran South Academy (2003-2009) Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade Social Studies [Geography, TX History, US History]; Melillo Middle School (2009-2010) Taught 6th grade Geography; Dobie High School (2010-Present) Have taught or am Teaching, Geography, World History, US History, Government and I am currently teaching in the Summit Learning method (which we call Connect in our district) and if you ever have the opportunity to teach in this method do it. It will challenge you in a whole new way.
My teaching style is laid back and student-centered. I believe in placing the responsibility of learning on the student. As a history teacher I do enjoy giving a good lecture, from time to time. I love using stories, primary sources and hands on material to grab students' attention to assist them in understand the past.
BA Concordia University of Wisconsin in Broadfield Social Studies. Currently hold a WI and TX teaching licenses.
I have lots of kids. 6 to be exact and we are fostering one currently. We just adopted one of our foster babies and will see what happens with the other one. I also coach soccer.
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How Texas "Won" the Civil War PowerPoint (Texas History)
$1.00This is a PowerPoint lecture I created based on a lecture by Dr. Donald Frazier of McMurry University. Dr. Donald Frazier has approved this product and given me permission to sell this product.Texas of course did not win the Civil War. However, they came...$1.00 -
United States of America Civil War Mapping Activity and Quiz
$2.00This product is a mapping activity on the United States as it was during the Civil War 1861-1865. Students will identify Union States (differentiating between Union Free States and Union Slave States), Confederate States (differentiating between those...$2.00 -
Gandhi (1982) Movie Question Guide
$1.00This product is a movie question guide for the Oscar winning movie Gandhi which is available on Amazon or YouTube (type in Gandhi 1982 and the full version should be there). I typically start the movie when Gandhi is on the train heading to South Africa...$1.00 -
Arab-Israeli Conflict Mapping Activity
$2.00The Arab-Israeli Conflict Mapping Activity Worksheet has three maps that illustrate the creation of Israeli, Six Days War and Present day. The Arab-Israeli Conflict Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as...$2.00 -
DBQ Mini: Constantinople
$1.75As a teacher we want to promote critical thinking and writing skills. DBQ's (Document Based Questioning) are a great way to encourage the growth of these two skills. However, a full DBQ can be daunting, especially if you or your class has never done a...$1.75 -
The Crusades: Mapping Activity
$2.00This mapping activity is over the Crusades. The Crusades Mapping Activity includes explicit instructions on how to complete the map as well as questions based on the map along with knowledge based questions on the Crusades.Students will label and color...$2.00 -
Cold War Timeline Group Activity
$2.25This product, Cold War Timeline Group Activity product is designed to be used in partners or groups.Students will be introduced to the major events of the Cold War. Students will engage in this discovery by analyzing and creating a timeline of key...$2.25 -
Government: City Budget Project
$2.00Government: City Budget Project is a project that requires the student to learn how city government operate and how to plan a budget. The product is a critical thinking activity developed for the Texas Social Studies class Principles of Government. This...$2.00 -
Atlantic Slave Trade (Triangular Trade) Talk, Read, Talk, Write (TRTW) Activity
$2.00This product is a great teaching strategy to have students understand the causes and impact of the Atlantic Slave Trade. The product includes a copy of the reading and a PowerPoint to guide you and the students through the TRTW (Talk, Read, Talk, Write)...$2.00 -
Scramble for Africa Simulation
$2.00Scramble for Africa Simulation is a game style product to engage and excite students to understand Imperialism and its impact on the continent of Africa.Students will be one of six countries, have predetermined goals as they strive to take over the...$2.00