Jason Vickers

Social Science Teacher & School Bus Driver at @SparkmanMiddle | Dual-Certified Business & Personal Finance Educator

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🌍 Explore the Kingdoms of Ancient Africa!

Our 7th Grade World History students are exploring Nubia, Kush, and the powerful civilizations that developed along the Nile River!

🏛️ Ancient cities
🚢 Trade and exploration
👑 Powerful African kingdoms

https://t.co/neNh0Mraft

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🏺 Ancient Egypt: Project & Assessment!

We are wrapping up Topic 3 in 7th Grade World History! This week, students are putting their knowledge to work through their Ancient Egypt project and preparing for our unit assessment.

https://t.co/wd67jXdlmS

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🏺 Ancient Egypt: Pharaohs & the Egyptian Empire!

In Topic 3, Week 5, we explore the rise and fall of Egypt's empire—from the Hyksos and reunification to powerful pharaohs like Hatshepsut and Ramesses II.

https://t.co/9clhyHZ27Y

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🏺 Ancient Egypt: Pyramids, Religion & the Afterlife!

This week in 7th Grade World History, we're exploring Egyptian gods and goddesses, mummification, pyramids, and the journey through the afterlife—including the Weighing of the Heart! ⚖️

https://t.co/AIvd0BhP8z

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

Topic 4 – Week 1: The Nile & Rise of Ancient Egypt

How did geography help shape one of the world’s longest-lasting civilizations? 🌍

We’re heading to Ancient Egypt to explore the Nile, pharaohs, hieroglyphics, and the rise of Egyptian civilization!

https://t.co/v0mFumNoAM

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

New lesson! We continue Ancient Civilizations in the Greater Mediterranean with the Akkadians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Israelites, Assyrians & Persians.
🎥 Topic 3 – Week 2
#WorldHistory #AncientHistory #TeacherVickers

https://t.co/wgZxkS8hLT

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🌎 New lesson! We’re beginning our study of Ancient Civilizations in the Greater Mediterranean with Mesopotamia—river valleys, Sumer, cuneiform, ziggurats, trade, religion & more!
#WorldHistory #Mesopotamia #SocialStudies

https://t.co/8Ix0pGSREI

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

📌 Quick Clarification:
At the beginning of the recording, I mention that we spent time studying prehistory last week and are now moving into the Stone Age. To clarify, the Stone Age is part of prehistory.

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

Topic 2 – Week 2: Prehistory & the Stone Age Lecture

We explore the Paleolithic, Mesolithic & Neolithic periods, Doggerland, Stonehenge, artifacts, early farming, historical sources, and how new evidence can change our understanding of the past.

https://t.co/6obEOmllvs

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🌎 New lesson! We’re heading back to the beginning with Prehistory & the Stone Age—timelines, fossils, artifacts, migration, Beringia, Pangaea, and early humans

🎥 Prehistory & the Stone Age
#WorldHistory #Prehistory #StoneAge #SocialStudies

https://t.co/LiVBg9aRZB

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🌎 Welcome to 7th Grade World History & Geography!

Take a quick look at what we'll study, how our class works, and what to expect throughout the year.

https://t.co/TBVM2lraWL

#WorldHistory #Geography #7thGrade #SocialStudies

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

“Remember this when it comes to creating a safe space: some of the toughest, most no-nonsense teachers create the safest spaces—because students know the expectations are high and the boundaries are clear.”

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

New lesson! We’re wrapping up our map skills with map grids, resource & thematic maps, time zones, road maps, and historical maps.

#WorldHistory #Geography #MapSkills

https://t.co/pvLmTZTwFK

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

Math Tutoring is back at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church for the 2026-2027 School Year! Proud to be a member of a congregation that continues to pour into the community.

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

New lesson! We’re learning the map skills we’ll use all year:
Maps, Directions, Continents, Hemispheres, and Coordinates.

Maps & Directions | 7th Grade World History & Geography
#WorldHistory #Geography #MapSkills

https://t.co/235OBZ68Bu

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

Topic 1 - Week 1 - The 5 Themes of Geography - Lesson Recording

https://t.co/Cja9Oymc9u

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

I am excited to facilitate this personal finance and life skills boot camp.
Students entering grades 8-12 can register here:
https://t.co/jIfJbq6ekm

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

🚨ATTENTION🚨 Time to update your  student athlete’s physical for the 2026-2027 school year/season.  TOC is hosting its annual $10 Sports Physical Day @ SHS.  (See Attachments)

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

Teaching can be challenging and there are times it can feel like I am not making a difference.

Then something like this happens… and reminds me why I do what I do…

Humbled and honored to be selected as one of our baseball players’ honored guests for Tuesday’s game.

[Jason Vickers @TeacherVickers]

After a deeper unit on insurance and protecting yourself (including scams and staying safe online) my business and personal finance class will be ending Unit 7 on more of a lighthearted note with the original Jurassic Park movie and a while you watch guide.