history

  • When I got my first job teaching ancient history, I was jumping into a cold pond. We all know how chaotic the beginning of the school year is. Add to that a new curriculum and you’ve got yourself a busy schedule. I was strapped in and ready to go. Decision time. I ended up starting

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  • Making A Map Come Alive

    I can remember being a middle school student sitting in a social studies class looking at whatever map(s) went with the topic of the day. I was always fascinated with them. I know, I was weird. But seriously, exploring the world around me always piqued my interest. Even today, I still enjoy a good map.

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