New to AP Government? Start here!
If you are feeling super overwhelmed, are new to AP Gov, or just need some inspiration, start here!
Read More New to AP Government? Start here!Helping teachers develop engaging lessons and sharing tips to make your school year successful!
If you are feeling super overwhelmed, are new to AP Gov, or just need some inspiration, start here!
Read More New to AP Government? Start here!The way you approach the contentious topic matters. In this post, I discuss best practices and resources to help you!
Read More Teaching Contentious Topics & Civil Discourse“Can I do extra credit to raise my grade?” I hated this question so much as a teacher. It required me to do more work and sometimes felt like it wasn’t a good practice. For a few years, I offered no extra credit because I didn’t have the capacity to grade anymore than I already […]
Read More Reframing Extra CreditMost teachers in the social sciences discuss the wars that America has been a part of. It’s also important to discuss the people and places. Here in Arizona, we often remember Pat Tillman, a NFL player who left to enlist in the Army after the 9/11 attacks. Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan and is […]
Read More Memorial Day Lesson/Project IdeasI was given an awesome opportunity to be on Liz Evans’ podcast, Teaching History, Politics, and Stuff, which was a joy and a “taste of my own medicine” as she was on Learning Unlocked in Season 1, Episode 11: “How to Avoid Teacher Burnout and the Comparison Trap.” When she came onto the podcast last […]
Read More {Guest Post} How to Be an Expert in the Classroom with Brit BingoldLast year, around this time, I was looking at my calendar for Spring 2020 and knew I needed a solid plan because my semester was short (to the test), and I needed to make the best of my time. Add in the usual college visits, random Arizona illnesses, and other things my days would have […]
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