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Lesson Plan - The Worst Mistake in the History of the Human Race by Jared Diamond
There’s no doubt that the development of farming was one of the most consequential moments in human history. It allowed for an...
Jun 93 min read


Reflections on My First Year Teaching AP Economics
The AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics exams are over. Looking back, the past year felt like a constant race to cover all the...
May 164 min read


Leading a PD Session on Cross-Curricular Teaching
Last Friday, I had the opportunity to lead a professional development session for 16 teachers at my school, Access International Academy...
Apr 253 min read


Teaching Philosophy to Grade 6 Students
My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that I should build positive relationships with my students. I try to do this through...
Apr 222 min read


What is World History? - An Introductory Activity for Students
I asked AI to draw a globe with people, goods, and ideas flowing around it to show interconnectedness — and here’s what it gave...
Apr 123 min read


Teaching the Difference Between Physical and Human Geography – A Hands-On Activity
In a previous post , I shared a lesson introducing students to the complex nature of geography and how it combines both physical and...
Mar 213 min read


A Definition of Geography: What is Where, Why There, and Why Care?
Teaching an introductory unit on geography to middle school students can be challenging because geography is such an interdisciplinary...
Mar 173 min read


IB Geography Paper 2 Section C Essay Question
The 10-mark essay question in IB Geography HL Paper 2 is a crucial component of the exam, testing students’ ability to think critically,...
Feb 284 min read


Folding Beijing and My Journey into Chinese Science Fiction
I love science fiction. It is one of my favorite genres because of the way it challenges our understanding of the world and explores...
Feb 143 min read
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