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Seeing the World Through Data
In today’s world, being able to interpret information presented in visual forms—such as graphs, charts, maps, and infographics—is a vital...
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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


Using the Blob Tree: A Tool for Student Self-Reflection and Emotional Expression
When I worked at the British Council in Bogotá, we held weekly meetings where a member of the teaching staff would share practical...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Engaging Students in Supply and Demand Vocabulary: Reflections from the Classroom
Last week, I taught a lesson on the essential vocabulary in AP Microeconomics Unit 2: Supply and Demand. Vocabulary is foundational in...
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Three Close Reads
I have been using a lot of resources from the OER Project this year. It has great material to teach history in a way that develops real...
Nov 2, 20243 min read


Our Grade 6 Stone Age Diorama Project
This past month, I had lead a project that combined history, art, and storytelling with my Grade 6 students in social studies class. In...
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Lesson Plan: Identifying Cause and Effect
In continuation to my series of lesson plans based on the article “ Technology over the long run: zoom out to see how dramatically the...
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Lesson Plan: Summarizing in 10, 50 and 100 Words
Summarizing is an essential skill that enables individuals to identify main ideas while filtering out less critical details. This skill...
Oct 16, 20245 min read


How Identifying Key Words Can Help ESL Students Read More Effectively
For ESL students, reading advanced material can often feel overwhelming. A useful strategy to make the process less intimidating is to...
Oct 5, 20243 min read


Five Different Activities with One Article
One article can go a really long way in terms of activities and lesson plans. In this blog post, I want to explore ways in which you can...
Oct 2, 20243 min read


Differentiation in the Classroom: Insights from My PD Session
My school, like any school, is unique. We are a small institution with fewer than 200 students, ranging from Early Childcare to Grade 12....
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Stone Age to Digital Age: A Macro-level History Course on Humanity’s Technological Developments
I teach a wide range of history topics, from prehistoric life on Earth to modern issues like the societal impact of AI. This vast expanse...
Sep 16, 20243 min read


Reading for Gist vs Reading for Detail
I used to teach IELTS preparation classes at the British Council, where I trained my students to read for gist and detail — skills...
Aug 23, 20243 min read


Bringing History to Life: Teaching History with 100 Objects
As an educator, I am constantly seeking innovative ways to engage my students and make learning more meaningful. When it comes to...
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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