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Mastering Abstract Concepts in AP Social Studies for Exam Success
AP Social Studies courses ask students to do something uniquely difficult: think with big, universal ideas while working with very specific...
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Bringing Primary Sources to Life: Engaging Ways to Teach Documents Beyond Close Reading
Primary sources provide students with a personal window into the past, enabling them to view history as human stories rather than a list of facts....
Turning the Progressive Era into a Battleground: The Four-Corner Debate in AP U.S. History
Period 7 in the AP U.S. History curriculum is one of the most extensive, spanning from 1890 to 1945. This era begins with debates over imperialism...
The Mid-Year Reset: How AP Social Studies Teachers Can Re-Energize Students Before Exam Prep Begins
The middle of the school year is a unique crossroads for AP Social Studies teachers. The initial enthusiasm of fall has faded, the intensity of...
Thinking and Writing as An Historian: Accelerating Writing in the AP History Classroom
Unlock the power of historical thinking and writing as you elevate complexity and engagement in AP History classrooms. Presented by experienced AP...
From the Courtroom to the Classroom: Teaching Supreme Court Cases in AP U.S. History
One of the personal stories I frequently share with my students is how I nearly became a lawyer. I majored in political science and philosophy in...
Mastering the Secondary Source SAQ for AP History Exams
The Secondary Source Short Answer Question (SAQ) on the AP history exam presents a unique challenge: students must analyze and synthesize historical...
Mastering the FRQ on the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam
The argumentative essay question on the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam demands a synthesis of content knowledge, analytical skill, and...
Teaching the APUSH Long Essay Question
The Long Essay Question (LEQ) on the AP U.S. History exam offers students an opportunity to construct a sophisticated historical argument, supported...
SCOTUS and the AP Government Exam
The Supreme Court question on the AP Government exam, a mandatory component, consistently challenges students to demonstrate a nuanced understanding...