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    AP® Social Studies (10)

    U.S. Constitution

    The Most Foundational Document: The U.S. Constitution

    As you know in our study of the AP ® U.S. Government, there are nine Foundational Documents. But one of these towers among the rest: the U.S....

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    Current Events & Your AP® Government Classroom

    Around 2005, I started a more regular and purposeful current events routine in my AP® Government and Politics class. I would supply three articles on...

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    What is Human Geography?

    So, you have taken the plunge and are now teaching AP® Human Geography. People will ask “What is Human Geography?” but you have no idea how to answer...

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    AP® Gov: Starting the Year Strong

    The beginning of the school year is an important time for establishing expectations and forming relationships, both teacher–student and...

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    8 Tips for New Teachers on How to Be Successful in an AP® Course

    Over years of experience teaching an AP® course (in my case, AP® World History), I’ve been able to compile a list of “must do” tips and suggestions...

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    Organizing Your AP® United States History Course

    Do you need some ideas and/or extra support to organize your AP® United States History course? Join Lou Gallo as he shares ideas on how to organize...

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    U.S. Supreme Court building

    Planning your AP® Government & Politics Course

    Even though it feels like the whirlwind of the school year just ended, it’s never too early to start thinking through what you want your course to...

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    AP® Psych Summer Book Reviews: Round 2

    For part two of our AP® Psych summer book reviews, we check out two books that are great additions to any AP® Psychology classroom.

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    Organizing Your AP European History Course Webinar

    Organizing Your AP® European History Course

    Do you need some ideas and/or extra support to organize your AP® European History course? Join Lou Gallo as he shares ideas on organizing your course...

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    AP® Psych Summer Book Reviews: Round 1

    The art of teaching can be enhanced by storytelling and great storytelling begins with great stories. Psychology has many of these as it is the study...

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