The Content Dragon

Originally written: March 7, 2019 (while I was in the classroom. I’ve left the original wording to help teachers) Updated: … Continue reading The Content Dragon

From the heart, Teachable Moments, Teaching Tips, Writing for AP Gov

Tips for Reducing Burn Out For Teachers

Listen to my podcast interview about this topic! Burnout is a topic for every year, but especially this year, with … Continue reading Tips for Reducing Burn Out For Teachers

American Political Ideologies and Beliefs, Assessment, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Foundations of American Democracy, From the heart, Interactions Among Branches of Government, National Board Certification, Political Participation, Projects, Required Documents, Series, Teachable Moments, Teaching Tips, Writing for AP Gov

Teaching AP Government in a Shortened Semester- Introduction

I teach AP Government in a semester, which is fine first semester. I relish in 92 days to teach the … Continue reading Teaching AP Government in a Shortened Semester- Introduction

From the heart, Political Participation, Teachable Moments, Teaching Tips

For “Those” Days

Ever have those days where half your class is gone? Here is a lesson to keep them engaged, but not get too ahead on content. Continue reading For “Those” Days

American Political Ideologies and Beliefs, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Teachable Moments

Teachable Moments- Birthright Citizenship

When tensions run high, how do you bring it back to the curriculum? Continue reading Teachable Moments- Birthright Citizenship