Opening
Government and Civics
U.S. History
American institutions and constitutional principles
Economics
World Geography
Interdisciplinary Social Studies
Inquiry and evidence
Discussion and deliberation
Simulations and civic participation
Project-based learning
Authentic audiences
USBE/PBLWorks: Allies and Adversaries
As part of the USBE/PBLWorks inquiry pilot, I taught and evaluated a project-based U.S. history unit on U.S.–Soviet relations from World War II through the end of the Cold War. I also gave feedback on what worked for students, where the pacing or directions were unclear, and what kinds of support teachers would need to use the unit well.
Smithsonian: Democracy in Dialogue
In this project, students explored identity, belonging, civic dialogue, and community action. I was especially interested in giving them a chance to do more than learn about government. They practiced listening, discussing difficult ideas, developing their own civic voices, and thinking about how discussion can lead to action.
UEN Statewide Resource Curation
As a UEN Secondary Social Studies Resource Curator, I reviewed standards-aligned resources for teachers across the state.