Economical Democracy
Before teaching, I was a lawyer for 6 years. Then I taught high school government and economics for 10 years. As a teacher, I primarily used simulations and projects rather than a textbook. I like hands-on, interactive materials that are challenging and engaging. I prefer to see students take charge of their own learning, so my materials are open-ended and require thought and creativity. They also allow students with different skills and learning styles to flourish.
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They Said What???? – Did One of Your Students Say Something Outrageous? Turn it into a Trial!
$7.50They Said What??? Turn Your Students’ Words Into a Jury TrialThis lesson focuses on defamation (libel or slander). Did one of your students say something defamatory? Is so, here’s your chance to have fun putting on a civil jury trial. ...$7.50 -
Seventh Amendment – Make Your Own Trial
$7.50$20? Is that all?Did you know that the 7th Amendment give the right to a civil jury trial if the amount in controversy is $20 (a lot of money is 1789). So here’s your chance to have fun putting on a civil jury trial, while your students learn about...$7.50 -
The Founding Fathers Are Spinning in Their Graves – Here's Your Chance To Let Them Rest in Peace
$7.50Bill of Rights? What's that? Did you know that when asked, many of our citizens don’t know or recognize what is in the Bill of Rights? Do these lessons and your students won’t be among that group. After doing this project, your students...$7.50 -
The Very First Amendment
$7.50Explore the 1st AmendmentThis project has 6 lessons that explore the First Amendment's important provisions:Free Speech, Free Press, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Religion and the Establishment Clause, and Redress of Grievances.Students will be A)...$7.50 -
How Powerful Is Congress?
$7.50The Powers of Congress The Constitution gives Congress 17 enumerated powers (plus the Necessary and Proper Clause). Congress has taken the powers given it under the Constitution and used them to create laws about immigrants, pollution, biotech, taxes,...$7.50