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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Colonial America: The Acts of Parliament
$1.50Students will complete a graphic organizer based on the various acts passed by the British Parliament during the early and mid 1700s. These acts, adopted primarily in the years after the French and Indian War, were intended to raise revenue from among...$1.50 -
Influences on American Government
$3.00This PowerPoint traces the origins of American government to three influential documents: the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights, and the Mayflower Compact. The goal is to identify common themes between these three documents and the Constitution. ...$3.00 -
Theories of Government - The Philosophes
$4.00This PowerPoint presentation is wonderful for introducing students to the theories of WHY government is necessary and HOW government should work. After explaining the two extremes of government power (absolute versus mob rule), the presentation guides...$4.00 -
Understanding the Electoral College
$3.50Looking for an effective guide to the Electoral College? By the conclusion of this PowerPoint, students will understand the purpose behind and responsibilities of the Electoral College. Tracing the existence of the Electoral College...$3.50 -
Mini-Lesson: Thomas Paine and Common Sense
MSRP: $4.00$3.50This resource consists of both a PowerPoint and a biography related to Thomas Paine and his pro-Revolutionary pamphlet Common Sense. The PowerPoint provides students with an introduction to the arguments presented in Common Sense, with...MSRP: $4.00$3.50 -
Mini-Lesson: The Federalist Papers and Ratification Poster
MSRP: $4.00$3.50This resource is an excellent means of discussing and assessing students' understanding of the arguments for and against ratification of the Constitution. First, a PowerPoint leads students through an introduction to The Federalist Papers, emphasizing...MSRP: $4.00$3.50 -
Map: Mesoamerica
$2.00This map of Mesoamerica obliges students to label cities and bodies of water, and to color the different empires of Mesoamerica between 500BCE and 1530CE. The directions for the map are detailed and are intended to encourage students...$2.00 -
Map: Japan
$2.00This map of Japan obliges students to label regions, cities, and bodies of water and to color accordingly. The directions for the map are detailed and are intended to encourage students to produce quality work. Although the file has been uploaded as a...$2.00 -
Map: Medieval China
$2.00This map of medieval China obliges students to label regions, cities, and bodies of water and to color accordingly. The directions for the map are detailed and are intended to encourage students to produce quality work. Although the file has been...$2.00 -
Map: Medieval Kingdoms of Africa
$2.00This map of the Medieval Kingdoms of Africa obliges students to label regions, cities, and bodies of water and to color accordingly. The directions for the map are detailed and are intended to encourage students to produce quality work. Although the...$2.00 -
Map: Ancient Rome
$2.00This map of ancient Rome obliges students to label regions, cities, and bodies of water and to color accordingly. The directions for the map are very detailed and are intended to encourage students to produce quality work. Although the file has been...$2.00 -
Map: The Spread of Islam
$2.00This map obliges students to label regions, cities, and bodies of water, and to color the various phases involved in the spread of Islam between the 7th and 8th centuries. The directions for the map are very specific, and are intended to encourage...$2.00