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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wonder why some students struggle to analyze a primary source or write a strong thesis even when they understand the historical content?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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Continue reading →: Why Teachers Love This World History Curriculum Growing Bundle
Are you teaching all of world history in a single year? From prehistory to the Cold War and beyond? If so, you already know how overwhelming that can be, especially when trying to balance rigor, engagement, and pacing for on-level and honors students alike. I do love a good history…
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Continue reading →: From Slides to Scavenger Hunts: What a Week in Ancient History Could Look LikeStruggling to plan a full week of ancient history instruction without falling into the lecture trap or burning yourself out? You’re not alone. Many high school world history teachers face the challenge of fitting meaningful instruction into tight timeframes while also keeping students engaged. How do you squeeze ancient history…
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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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