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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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Credit Unit

If you listen to students talk, they spend a lot of time discussing what they want. Many times, this involves new earbuds, shoes, and clothes. However, they have specific brands and versions they want that are often very expensive. Since they usually have parents and guardians to buy these items, … [Read more...] about Credit Unit

Budgeting Unit

Students love money! Honestly, who doesn’t? However, money can be slow to earn and quick to spend. When students are in school, they don’t always realize this. Some just ask for money and receive what they need, while others have to work for it. No matter where students are financially, they must … [Read more...] about Budgeting Unit

Sociology Theory Project

Sociology is often a student-favorite course. Classes love to learn about social experiences and relationships. Part of this understanding is rooted in sociological theories. Since there are multiple to learn, it can be hard to keep everything straight. Thankfully, the Sociology Theory Project is … [Read more...] about Sociology Theory Project

Introduction to Sociology

As teachers are busy planning for a new year, the to-do list is never-ending. While the beginning of the year is exciting, it is always very stressful. Teachers know that if the course begins boring, students will not be excited about the class. Then, their attention decreases, and they are not … [Read more...] about Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology

As teachers are busy planning for a new year, the to-do list is never-ending. While the beginning of the year is exciting, it is always very stressful. Teachers know that if the course begins boring, students will not be excited about the class. Then, their attention decreases, and they are not … [Read more...] about Introduction to Sociology