Teaching with a Grin

This is a fun, engaging loop-style review activity where students move from question to question based on their answers. It'll drive your students crazy, but will also make them think back on topics that span all the units. This activity is a perfect review right before the AP Exam in May. You can do this as an individual review activity, or let your students group up. I usually say they can get in groups from 1-3 people. This review activity is ready to go, just print it and hang the cards ar

This is a fun, engaging loop-style review activity where students move from question to question based on their answers. It'll drive your students crazy, but will also make them think back on topics that span Units 1 - 5. This activity is a perfect review right before the AP Exam in May. You can do this as an individual review activity, or let your students group up. I usually say they can get in groups from 1-3 people. This review activity is ready to go, just print it and hang the cards ar

Make sure your students are fully prepared for the AP Human Geography exam in May with this massive review bundle featuring 13 different review activities designed to reinforce key concepts, vocabulary, models, and geographic thinking skills across the entire course. Perfect for end-of-year review, unit refreshers, test prep days, stations, or interactive practice leading up to the AP exam. Check out the reviews on the individual products- students/teachers love them! (yay!)

Make sure your students are fully prepared for the AP Human Geography exam in May with this massive review bundle featuring 17 different review activities designed to reinforce key concepts, vocabulary, models, and geographic thinking skills across the entire course. Perfect for end-of-year review, unit refreshers, test prep days, stations, sub plans, early finishers, or interactive practice leading up to the AP exam. Check out the reviews on the individual products- students/teachers love them

I love AI, and I know our students do too; so, I want students to be educated on how to use AI for good. I think a lot of times they don't know how to prompt AI to get exactly what they're looking for. And they don't know that AI can help them study (even for AP/IB/AICE Exams!). UPDATE: This activity now includes tasks for AI to complete that show some of its limitations. There is also now a response sheet to print and give to students.This AI Bingo activity introduces students to the practical

Do your students struggle to get excited about US History? Maybe they say they "don't like history"? Well, this activity has proven to be successful for me year after year, and it can be used at any point when you need to inject some excitement into the discussion! This engaging and thought-provoking gallery walk will get students engaged at a deeper level than you'd expect! This activity is great to use on Day 1 as an introduction to show them that these topics really are interesting and impact

This is perfect to give out on the first day of class to set the tone for the course and to start a conversation with students who haven't taken an AP class before about how AP Exams are a unique experience. Also a great handout for Open House or Meet the Teacher nights! The vivid versions are ideal for posting on your site or LMS, but there are some more mellow colors as well. I like to print the Black & White one on various neon-colored paper so students can always locate it. Included in

This review is an activity your students will actually LOVE, and I've had so many students say year after year how the connections made during Hot Seat helped them be successful on my exams and the AP Exam. How to PlayThis is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Units 1-9. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name .For this activity one student will sit in a desk with their back to the screen/board

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 9? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!!How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 9. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will si

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 8? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!!How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 8. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will si

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 7? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!!How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 7. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will si

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 6? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!!How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 6. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will si

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 5? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!!How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 5. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will si

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 4? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!!How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 4. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will si

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 3? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!!How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 3. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will si

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 2? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!! How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 2. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will

Need something exciting to get students ready for the AP Exam in May? Do you need a review activity for Unit 1? This PowerPoint is ready to play as soon as you download it! *Note: This activity is my highest selling product on TPT and is highly reviewed!! How to Play This is essentially the game Taboo or Catchphrase, but adapted to a PowerPoint and focused on APUSH terms and concepts for Unit 1. I call this game Hot Seat, and my students ask for it by name . For this activity one student will

Looking for a realistic, engaging, and no-prep budgeting project your students will actually enjoy? This hands-on simulation brings personal finance to life as students navigate adult responsibilities and try to balance wants vs. needs—all while sticking to a budget based on their assigned job. **Note: This assignment, at the moment, is a simple word document + excel spreadsheet. I will have a "cuter" version available when I finish if and will send the updated version to you. But, this is the

Get ready to engage your students in a real-world exploration of food deserts and food insecurity! This interactive, thought-provoking lesson brings Topic 5.11 to life as students dive into real-time mapping tools, analyze national and local trends, and uncover the hidden barriers to food access in their own communities. Using Feeding America’s food insecurity map and the USDA Food Desert Atlas, students will investigate the connection between geography, economics, and public policy, criti

Bring some love to your classroom with this unique and engaging activity! Perfect for engaging your students with Units 1 & 2, this resource blends key concepts with Valentine’s Day fun. In this assignment, students will work in small groups to create Valentine’s Day cards that incorporate key vocabulary terms from your curriculum. Included in this resource: Step-by-step instructions: Clear directions for students to create two Valentine's Day cards using randomly selected vocabulary words.Vo