Classroom Connection: Sharing Free Resources and Ideas

Sharing teaching material with other teachers is like having a never-ending potluck of educational resources! Imagine being able to bring a dish to the table, and in return, being able to try all of the delicious dishes that your fellow teachers have prepared. Not only does sharing teaching material allow us to share our knowledge and expertise with each other, but it also helps to create a sense of community and collaboration among teachers. Plus, let's be real, who doesn't love a good time-saver? By accessing and using materials that have already been created and tested by our colleagues, we can save ourselves the hassle of reinventing the wheel. So let's all join hands (virtually, of course) and share our teaching material with each other – it's a win-win situation for everyone!

1. TIKTOK-My Tik TOK Page has a plethora of inspiring posts to help educators save time and boost their creativity. Check this out here.

2. Free Resource-Texas vs. U.S. Bill of Rights- Get your copy here.

3. Jefferson Digital BreakOut Room--Student favorite!

4. Athens vs. Sparta Google Slides Activity
5. Three Crucial Court Cases in History- Easily teach Marbury v. Madison, Gibbons V. Ogden, and McCulloch v. Maryland

Don't go anywhere, there's more to come!

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