American History Lesson Plan Guides, American History Scope and Sequence

Are you teaching American History this year? Are you looking for materials to get started and help you pace out your American History lessons? 

So many times you don't even know where to start when planning a new unit. These American History lesson planning guides include a pacing guide for each unit of study in American History and then break down the components of the lesson cycle with ideas for what activities will engage students in the content. If you have purchased one of my American History Part 1 or American History Part 2 Bundles, these guides will walk you through how to use each resource. These bundles and also be purchased together American History Part 1 & 2. 

What is included in each American History Lesson Plan Guide? 

Each lesson plan guide includes the vital parts of the lesson cycle with examples of Geography activities available to support each component.

• Classroom Decor (Word Walls and Anchor Charts)
• Bellringers for American History Ideas
• Teacher Input, American History Guided Notes 
• Student Activities to Anchor Learning, American History Choice Boards
• American History Mapping Activities
• American History Primary Source Activities 
• Projects for American History Research
• Collaborative Activities
• Assessments, both formal and informal 

Full year American History scope and sequence, American History unit scope and sequence.

Overview of each lesson component which is a great refresher for lesson planning or guide for new teachers.

This is a great resource for NEW TEACHERS and BACK TO SCHOOLlessons.

CLICK BELOW and get your free unit planning guide. It is the first free item in each bundle! 

• 13 Colonies Bundle Bundle
• Road to Revolution Bundle
• American Revolution Bundle
• Federalist Era Bundle
• Constitution Bundle
• New Nation Bundle
• Western Expansion Bundle
• Reform Movements Bundle
• Sectionalism and The Civil War Bundle
• Reconstruction Bundle
• Industrial Age Bundle
• Western Frontier Bundle
• Immigration Bundle
• Progressive Era Bundle
• Imperialism Bundle
• World War I Bundle
• 1920s Bundle
• Great Depression Bundle
• World War II Bundle
• Cold War Bundle
• 1950s, JFK, LBJ Bundle
• Civil Rights Movement Bundle
• Vietnam War Bundle
• 1960s, Ford, Nixon, Carter Bundle
• Reagan and Bush Bundle
• Modern Times Bundle

A yearly American History Pacing Guide for Part 1 and American History Pacing Guide Part 2 that includes key topics to teach for each unit. And a breakdown of how to write a lesson plan. Best of all, THEY ARE FREE!

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Social Emotional Learning Awareness

What is Social Emotional Learning? 

• Applying the knowledge, attitude, and skills to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, demonstrate empathy, have positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

What are some common skills that student should practice? 

• Practicing Empathy
• Impulse Control
• Emotional Awareness
• Emotional Control
• Managing Emotions
• Communication
• Positive Assertiveness
• Finding Solutions
• Goal-Directed Behavior
• Personal Responsibility 
• Responsible Decision Making
• Positive Thinking
• Social awareness- Relationships Skills
• Self-Management
• Self-Awareness
• Disagreeing Respectfully
• Showing Kindness 

• What are some ways to incorporate social emotional learning skills into your daily routine? 

What are some ways to incorporate social emotional learning skills into your daily routine? 

1. Define: Make a student-friendly definitions with the students.  
2. Real-World Example: Use real world examples of the skill in practice and not in practice. 
3. Application to Self: Have students think about when they practiced this skill successfully. 
4. Recognition of Others: Have students recognize when others that demonstrated this skill or when others have not demonstrated this skill. 
5. Action Steps: Have students think about how they could get better at this skill. 

Why is it vital for us to be aware and incorporate these social emotional learning acknowledgments and lessons in our classrooms?

• It ensures our students are given a safe and positive learning environment. 
• It gives students additional tools to be successful in school. 
• It prepares students to be successful in life. 
• It improves student’s academic ability. 
• It decreases student behavior incidents. 

How will this help you build positive relationships with students?

• It makes students feel safe and welcome in your room. 
• It builds the relationship between the teacher and student. 

Do you need a resource to get you started? Check out my Social Emotional Learning Posters. 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Emotional-Learning-Posters-SEL-Posters-4660402 

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World Geography Lesson Plan Guides, World Geography Scope and Sequence

Are you teaching World Geography this year? Are you looking for materials to get started and help you pace out your World Geography lessons? 
So many times you don't even know where to start when planning a new unit.  These World Geography lesson planning guides include a pacing guide for each unit of study in World Geography and then break down the components of the lesson cycle with ideas for what activities will engage students in the content.  If you have purchased one of my World Geography Bundles or the World Geography Mega Bundle,  these guides will walk you through how to use each resource.

What is included in each World Geography lesson planning guide? 

Each lesson plan guide includes the vital parts of the lesson cycle with examples of Geography activities available to support each component.

• Classroom Decor (Word Walls and Anchor Charts)
• Bellringers for Geography 
• Teacher Input, Geography Guided Notes 
• Student Activities to Anchor Learning, Geography Choice Boards, Geography Mapping Activities
• Projects for Geography Research
• Collaborative Activities 
• Assessments, both formal and informal 

Full year Geography scope and sequence, Geography unit scope and sequence.
Overview of each lesson component which is a great refresher for lesson planning or guide for new teachers.

This is a great resource for NEW TEACHERS and BACK TO SCHOOL lessons.

CLICK BELOW and get your free unit planning guide.  It is the first free item in each bundle! 

• Basic Geography Maps and Skills 
• Overview and Five Themes of Geography, Landforms and Waterways
• People and Resources (Population, Culture, Resources and Land Use)
• United States and Canada
• Latin America
• Europe
• Russia and Eurasia
• Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
• Sub-Saharan Africa BUNDLE
• South Asia BUNDLE
• East Asia BUNDLE
• Southeast Asia BUNDLE
• Australia BUNDLE

A yearly World Geography Pacing Guide that includes key topics to teach for each unit.  And a breakdown of how to write a lesson plan.  Best of all, THEY ARE FREE!

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Back To School Teacher and Student Effectiveness Surveys

Do you use effectiveness survey to gauge your classroom effectiveness?  Do you have student gauge your effectiveness as well?  

What are effectiveness surveys? Surveys to reflect on your classroom procedures pedagogical strategies.  Surveys to have students reflect on the effectiveness of your pedagogical strategies and classroom procedures.  

Why use effectiveness surveys? To reflect on your practices and to give students a voice! 

What are the benefits of using effectiveness surveys? It will strengthen the relationship between the teacher and students by making learning a team effort.  It will ensure that ALL students are heard and give the teacher a ton of feedback to use when planning.  

Teacher Survey

1. Do you greet every student at the door or in the hallway? 
2. Do you go over the class expectations and what you will be learning and doing throughout the lesson at the beginning of class? 
3. Are students engaged when they walk in the room? 
4. Do you make the material relevant by tying it to your student’s needs, wants, and interests? 
5. Are students engaged throughout the class period? 
6. Do you plan using complex text? 
7. Do you know your students and value their participation in class? 
8. Do your students know how to ask for help? 
9. Are zeros permitted?  Are students forced to make-up all work? 
10. Do you provide feedback on student work (verbally or written)? 
11. Do you review the lesson at the end of class? 

Student Survey

1. Are you greeted at the door or in the hallway on your way to class? 
2. Does your teacher preview  the class expectations and what you will be learning and doing throughout the lesson at the beginning of class? 
3. Are you engaged when you walk in the room? 
4. Does the teacher make the material relevant by tying it to your needs, wants, and interests? 
5. Are you engaged throughout the class period? 
6. Are you reading complex text during this class? 
7. Do you feel like your teacher knows you and values your participation in class? 
8. Do you know how to ask for help? 
9. Are zeros not permitted?  Are you forced to make-up all work? 
10. Do you receive feedback on your work (verbally or written)? 
11. Does your teacher review the lesson at the end of class? 

Click for FREEBIE: Student Effectiveness Survey

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BEST PRACTICES FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL

Are you planning on following these best practices in the upcoming year? #best practices #teacherpd

1. Make sure every student feels welcomed by greeting them at the door. 
2. Make sure you smile and make eye contact. 
3. Learn your students names early by saying them often. 
4. Use collaborative strategies in your class like think, pair, share and jigsaw groupings. 
5. Remember that relationships have more return than anything else.  Build them. 
6. Make sure you ditch your desk time and interact with the students throughout the lesson. 
7. Make sure you know your standards and plan around meeting those standards. 
8. Give real world examples before when you explain new concepts.  This will help anchor student background knowledge. 
9. Get feedback from your students about how things are going.  Make sure you get a variety of student voices to ensure ALL students are represented. 
10. Rest!  Go home and do something fun with your friends or family at the end of each day.  Teaching is tiring and you need to recharge. You cannot give anything from an empty cup! 
    
    

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