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GEOGRAPHY OF HAMILTON THE MUSICAL
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My choir students LOVED this resource so much! We were working on preparing the SAB Hamilton Medley before the pandemic shutdown this past Spring and using this as a supplemental resource. The kids used this as bell-ringer work, as sectional work, stations if I was absent, etc. The loved the added information!
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Thanks for stopping by my website! I’m excited for you to take a look around! I want you to find resources and ideas that will make teaching social studies (and language arts) easy for you, and fun for your students.

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  • I’m from the West, but currently living in Philadelphia
  • I love hiking, biking, and taking my dog Pip for walks
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“WANT YOUR KIDS TO BE BETTER READERS? TEACH SOCIAL STUDIES. The bottom line: if kids dive into history and geography beginning in the early grades, they’re likely to become better readers—and when it’s presented engagingly, they thoroughly enjoy it.” – NATALIE WEXLER

5 Themes of Geography Lesson Plan
5 Themes of Geography Lesson Plan
5 Themes of Geography Lesson Plan
5 Themes of Geography Lesson Plan
5 Themes of Geography Lesson Plan

FREE Five Themes of Geography Package!

Through the years, I’ve found that when I taught the Five Themes of Geography at the beginning of the year, I circled back to that foundational information over and over. The Five Themes are a really nice framework that ties all of social studies together.

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  1. Google Slides deck (31 pages)
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  3. Five Themes of Geography reading (3 pages)
  4. Five Themes practice worksheet!
  5. Bonus: Because, But, So writing prompts. Great for quick checking for understanding and exit ticket.

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