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    AP® Social Studies (7)

    Historical illustration of the stock market crash in 1873 USA - Traders Panic

    APUSH Exam Prep: Reviewing Key Concepts & Dates

    Do you need ideas or extra support helping students review for the AP® United States History Exam? Join me as I share my content review resources and...

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    Challenge Accepted! Successful Review for the AP® Human Geography Exam

    We are just weeks away from the AP® Human Geography Exam—wow! As teachers we are nervous, anxious, and hoping that we have done everything we can to...

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    rolled up copy of the United States Constitution sitting in front of the American flag

    AP® Gov Exam: Unlocking the Complex Topic of Federalism

    One of the more perplexing topics for students on the AP exam is federalism, due to the complex nature of the federal-state relationship. Most...

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    AP® Gov Exam: Review for the Multiple-Choice

    I can’t believe it’s time to start reviewing for the AP® United States Government & Politics Exam. This year has absolutely flown! Thankfully, my...

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    Stacks of pennies in increasing amounts. Above the pennies is a green arrow pointing upward.

    AP® Macro: The Pen Auction—A Lesson in Inflation

    Inflation is defined as a rise in the general level of prices over time. For some students, it can be difficult to comprehend unless they actually...

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    Women's History Month: Gender and Disease in World History

    In celebration of Women's History Month, explore this lesson with your students that gives them the opportunity to practice an important part of the...

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    AP® Gov: Understanding Data Literacy Through Exit Polls

    One of the most critical skills students will need on the AP® United States Government Exam is data literacy. Not only will there always be a...

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    AP® World History: Meet the Press

    I have become obsessed with trying to find activities in the AP® World History classroom that foster analysis. Having students understand what is...

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    AP® Euro: Tackling the DBQ

    Many teachers consider the Document Based Question (DBQ) of the AP® European History Exam to be one of the more challenging aspects of the course....

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    AP® Gov: Teaching the Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court of the United States is often seen as the most distant and befuddling branch for my students. Whether it is misunderstanding their...

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