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My goal is to make teacher’s lives easier and help your students fall in love with social studies. Learning about history can be an amazing catalyst for changing our society.

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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

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Constitution Lesson Plans

History teachers are responsible for teaching students about so many aspects. For instance, some teach the history of the world, while others teach the history of the United States. This often means history teachers experience much stress deciding how to teach lessons in ways students will remember. … [Read more...] about Constitution Lesson Plans

Stock Market Station Lesson

Teachers work hard to show students how the information they learn in class applies to their life. The reality is that some students still do not see this connection. Thankfully, that won’t be the case with the stock market lesson! The Stock Market Station Lesson has everything students need to … [Read more...] about Stock Market Station Lesson

AP Government Exams

Every grade band has different challenges. For instance, elementary teachers are constantly on their feet while middle school teachers handle many attitudes each day. Likewise, high school teachers must manage multiple preps with limited planning time. Whether designing a debate lesson over a … [Read more...] about AP Government Exams

Robber Barons Lesson

America has undergone so many fascinating advancements. For example, citizens can buy amazing things due to creative inventions. Additionally, scientists are going to space, doctors are making amazing medical discoveries, and lawyers are fighting for equality. Honestly, it is incredible to think … [Read more...] about Robber Barons Lesson