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Continue reading →: How to Use the “Crack the Code” Activity from the Unraveled Teacher
I love integrating Google Sheets™ activities into my lessons, and one of the newest I’ve added to my World History Curriculum is the Crack the Code activity. This sheet functions like an interactive worksheet that makes practicing key vocabulary super engaging. I made a quick video that walks you through…
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Continue reading →: World History Teachers, Take a Seat
And let your students run the show You know how everyone says “You shouldn’t be working harder than the students”? It’s not always easy to achieve that, but I’ve got an idea for you to try that raises the bar for your students and actually requires that you sit down…
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Continue reading →: Pacing Unit 1 The Global Tapestry in AP WorldOne of the biggest challenges for new AP World teachers (and vets alike!) is figuring out how to pace Unit 1: The Global Tapestry (1200–1450). While the content is fascinating (Song Dynasty innovations, Islamic caliphates, South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Americas, and European developments), this unit can easily turn…
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Continue reading →: World History Academic Vocab to Use the First Week
Ever wonder why some students struggle to analyze a primary source or write a strong thesis even when they understand the historical content? In my first few years of teaching world history, I spent hours explaining essay rubrics and DBQs, only to realize many students were stuck on basic academic…
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I’m Alessandra
Alessandra is the teacher behind The Unraveled Teacher. From being a camp counselor, to a National Park tour guide, to teaching both middle and high school, she has a deep passion for connecting people to our history.
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