Around the World in 180 Days
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Teaching Experience
After teaching Government and Economics at the high school level, it was certainly eye-opening to be placed in front of middle school students. 17 years later, however, I am having a blast teaching 8th grade US History and 7th grade World History.
Teaching Style
For me, the formula for delivering an effective lesson is simple: tell a good story. History is rife with abstract concepts – so incorporate visuals, actively involve them in each lesson, challenge them to think critically, and – above all – make it relevant. Allow students to demonstrate their understanding through a variety of methods: writing an essay, illustrating the Bill of Rights or designing their own political cartoon on Andrew Jackson, creating a journal of the Oregon Trail, singing the Preamble to the Constitution (Schoolhouse Rock is awesome!).
Honors and Awards
Department Chair
State Finalist, History Day California (2012-2018)
Own Educational History
M.Ed., California State University, Los Angeles
Single Subject Credential (CLAD), California Lutheran University
B.A., University of California, San Diego
Additional Bio Info
When not making adjustments to my curriculum, I love spending time with my wife and the “Apple Dumplin’ Gang,” our Siberian Huskies Sasha and Abigail and our German Shepherd Shadow. If we ever move to Alaska, we have our very own sled team.
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Should you have any questions, please email me at aroundtheworldteacher@gmail.com.
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World Map: Continents and Oceans
$1.50This world map obliges students to label the seven (7) continents and five (5) oceans and to color accordingly. The directions for the map are detailed and are intended to encourage students to...$1.50 -
Primary Sources: The Gettysburg Address
$3.00There is, perhaps, no more compelling speech in American history than that delivered by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg on November 19, 1863. In the midst of a civil war that threatened to both destroy...$3.00 -
Project: American Revolution Annotated Timeline
$2.50An annotated timeline is an excellent way to help your students organize important events related to the American Revolution. This project begins with a PowerPoint that introduces the guidelines for...$2.50 -
Project: Roman Empire Annotated Timeline
$2.50An annotated timeline is an excellent way to help your students organize important events related to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.$2.50 -
Mini-Unit: The First Political Parties
MSRP: $12.50$9.75This mini-unit leads students through the formation of the first political parties in the United States.MSRP: $12.50$9.75 -
Political Cartoon: Cinques-tetes, or the Paris Monster
$2.50Cinques-tetes, or the Paris Monster was created in 1797. The cartoon was intended to illustrate America's displeasure with the French government, specifically over French attacks on American ships...$2.50 -
Biography: Thomas Jefferson
$2.25This biography on Thomas Jefferson focuses on his role in writing the Declaration of Independence, his differences with Alexander Hamilton and how these resulted in the formation of the country's...$2.25 -
The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
$3.00Whether you are searching for that Constitution Day lesson or beginning a unit on the Constitution, this assignment is ideal! The resources includes a paraphrased version of the Constitution and...$3.00 -
Mini-Unit: The Road to American Independence
MSRP: $12.75$10.00This mini-unit guides students through the events that culminated in tMSRP: $12.75$10.00 -
The Ordinances of 1785 and 1787
$2.25This assignment provides an introduction to both the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. From the reading, students will gain an understanding of the major issues facing the...$2.25 -
Mini-Lesson: The Declaration of Independence
$3.00This resource includes both an excellent paraphrased version and a series of questions based on the Declaration of Independence. The paraphrased version makes the document more accessible to students...$3.00 -
Political Cartoon: Join or Die
$2.50Join, or Die was created by Benjamin Franklin and first appeared in the Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. The purpose of the wood cut was to generate support for Franklin's Albany Plan of Union, a...$2.50