The Industrial Revolution was an era marked by groundbreaking innovations and technological advancements that reshaped the world. This period, characterized by a shift from manual labor to mechanized production, witnessed a series of innovations that revolutionized manufacturing, setting a precedent for future industrial and technological progress. From the humble beginnings of hand-operated looms to the… Continue reading Revolutionizing Industry: How the Bessemer Process Changed Manufacturing During the Industrial Revolution
The Importance of Geography in the AP® World History Classroom
There are a few things that I inevitably tend to assume my AP students know, and basic geography is definitely on that list. Here we are again, at the end of another very long year, and it's plain as day that Southeast Asia is the most elusive geographic region for students. It's like they only… Continue reading The Importance of Geography in the AP® World History Classroom
Increasing Student Engagement and Participation: A Trick They Didn’t Teach Me in PD
The situation with student buy-in is rough right now. And, if you're in the classroom, you know that's an understatement. We know the standard list of ways we are supposed to create a classroom that encourages engagement, motivation, and participation: set expectations and routines, make learning relevant to your students, including options for students choice,… Continue reading Increasing Student Engagement and Participation: A Trick They Didn’t Teach Me in PD
Don’t Confuse Your Students: Call Him Chiang Kai-shek
When teaching world history, the names of historical figures can get really tough for us teachers. Now, if it's hard for us, imagine what that means for our 15 and 16 year old students. The goal of teaching is to get our students to understand and analyze history, but if our students have a series… Continue reading Don’t Confuse Your Students: Call Him Chiang Kai-shek
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