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My name is Melissa and I am a 12th grade Social Studies teacher in Cold Spring, New York. I currently teach 12th grade Government & Economics, Sociology, and AP Government and Politics. I have been teaching for 14 years in both New York and Pennsylvania. I grew up in Boonton, New Jersey, and earned a Bachelors Degree in Social Studies Education at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. While teaching full-time in both Geneva, NY, and Trumansburg, NY I earned my Master's Degree in Inclusive … read more about About Me

Social Studies Professional Development

As students and teachers are returning to the classroom, everyone is feeling some sort of stress. For students, they are adjusting to getting up early and sitting in class all day. Additionally, many are trying to make new friends. For teachers, the to-do list is a mile long. Between getting to know … [Read more...] about Social Studies Professional Development

US History Course

The United States has undergone so many changes throughout its history. Whether exploring slavery and how it finally ended or different wars, there have been so many ups and downs. Additionally, the U.S has greatly evolved with rights given to states and citizens. Therefore, it can be challenging to … [Read more...] about US History Course

Government and Civics Projects

Every grade level presents its own challenges for teachers. In elementary school, it can be dealing with students who want to talk to their friends all day. Throughout middle school, it can be handling attitude from students as they are struggling with puberty. In high school, it can be keeping … [Read more...] about Government and Civics Projects

Sociology Projects

As students get older, they get less excited about projects. Whether they are embarrassed to show feelings or just want to be done with school, creating projects can be tough. However, teachers know the power behind projects. When students are working on them, they are truly focused, engaged, and … [Read more...] about Sociology Projects

FREE Social Studies Professional Development Workshops

Summer is all about becoming a refreshed and recharged teacher for the next school year. Some days, this means spending time in the pool. Other days, this means taking teacher training sessions and updating lessons. Since students are limited in the time spent in each classroom, they truly deserve … [Read more...] about FREE Social Studies Professional Development Workshops

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People of all ages love to spend money! Whether it is buying a new toy, car, purse, or name brand tennis shoes, money is easy to spend. However, it goes faster than many people realize, causing money issues.Hence, this Personal Finance Course is absolutely necessary for students to go through as they prepare for the real world! It includes everything needed for a thorough semester long course.In order to keep students engaged throughout the entire course, there are tons of teaching techniques used. All of the units include complete lesson plans and an outline on the order of lessons. In addition to this, ALL needed materials and student activities are included in order to implement the lessons. This includes reading passages, projects, and tests/assessments. In order to keep lessons exciting, there are also cooperative group activities, center/stations, and games included. Thus, students will be completing different lessons each day!Grab this personal finance course today!notanotherhistoryteacher.com/personal-finance-course/ ... See MoreSee Less

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“I am not teaching about the impeachment inquiry. It’s too political.”

These were words that came from an AP U.S. Government and Politics teacher on a listserve that I am on. 😳😳😳

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https://notanotherhistoryteacher.com/civil-liberties-documentary-project/

I love ending the year with my final civil liberties documentary project.

This is a wonderful way to end any government course and connect history to so many modern-day issues.

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Get outside the classroom in Sociology

I love teaching my sociology class because it is such a fun and interactive class to be apart of! I have a very supportive school district that allows me to be creative and inventive in the classroom.

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