(The following is the keynote speech I delivered at the 2015 Carol Morgan School high school career day kick-off ceremony. I wanted… Read more How the Fresh Prince inspired my Fresh Start
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Thanks Trump!
Donald Trump is awesome! Yeah, you heard me: Donald. Trump. Is. Awesome. Before you unfriend or unfollow me, hear me… Read more Thanks Trump!
A New Carrot to Grow Student Participation
Ever watch the movie Groundhog Day? It’s the story of a man who is magically forced to relive a particular… Read more A New Carrot to Grow Student Participation
Standardized Substitute Plans
Before getting a full-time teaching job, I toiled as a substitute. Being a substitute teacher is a thankless job. Seriously,… Read more Standardized Substitute Plans
Internet Memes and Learning
A few weeks back I wrote about teachers using humor in the classroom. And, as cool as it is, do… Read more Internet Memes and Learning
The Future of History – what should we be teaching our students to best prepare them for the future?
I was dozing in bed around 5:00AM when I started to think about history. Yeah, I know, I am some… Read more The Future of History – what should we be teaching our students to best prepare them for the future?
Tinder profiles for the new, single USA
Recently I began my big New Government project in US History. My culminating project is a student presentation of a… Read more Tinder profiles for the new, single USA
Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma
When you were in school, did you ever create a “historical” document and then dip it in tea/coffee to give… Read more Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma
Keep History Alive with This Day in History
One day I was at an assembly, watching the Art department showcase student work. After the presentation, the middle school… Read more Keep History Alive with This Day in History
Revolutionary Speeches!
Here is a link to a video of students presenting their passionate, revolutionary speeches. See the article for details! https://youtu.be/Md-vqSABFZM
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