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Homestretch Moves for the AP® Government Test
As the AP® U.S. Government and Politics exam approaches, students are in the final stretch, and how they use this time can make all the difference....
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AP® Social Studies (2)
Why Use AMSCO as Your Primary APUSH Textbook?
When teachers consider textbooks for AP U.S. History, one question arises repeatedly: Why AMSCO? After all, there are excellent survey texts written...
Using Art to Teach Historical Thinking Skills: Introducing the 4 C's
One of the best days I’ve ever had in the classroom is when we look at art.
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...
Beyond The Essay: Creative Ways to Use DBQs in the AP Classroom
When most teachers—and students—think about a DBQ, they think about writing. And yes, writing the full essay is essential. But if that’s all we ever...
Cracking the Rubrics: Demystifying AP Social Studies Scoring for Students
For many students, the most intimidating part of an AP® Social Studies exam isn’t the content—it’s the rubric.
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...
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....
Using the Four-Corner Debate to Teach the Progressive Era in APUSH
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...