IB Geography Units 1-3 Key Words
The core units for IB Geography, that all students, whether taking the subject in standard or higher level, must study, are the...
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Half a Crossword – A Fun Vocabulary Activity
A colleague of mine (thank you Dan!) recently told me about an information gap activity called Half a Crossword. Since finding out about...
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If You Fail to Plan, You Plan to Fail
The other day I was watching King Richard, a biographical sports drama film about the life of Richard Williams, the father of tennis...
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Design Thinking and 21st Century Skills
Solving Problems A crucial life skill is problem-solving. We are all faced with problems throughout the course of our lives. And it is up...
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So What Exactly Does "Synthesize" Mean?
In a couple of my earlier posts, I explored the act of analyzing and evaluating. Both skills are important higher order thinking skills...
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So What Exactly Does “Evaluate” Mean?
In an earlier post, I wrote about analytical skills, and the process of analyzing something. Throughout one’s academic career, as well as...
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So What Exactly Does “Analyze” Mean?
One of the most common pieces of feedback students receive about their work is that it requires more analysis. As a teacher, I often tell...
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Primary and Secondary Sources
In history, we often talk about primary and secondary sources. But what exactly are they, and what is the difference between them?...
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PEEL Paragraphs - A Writing Hack
PEEL paragraphs! A simple yet very effective hack to write fantastic paragraphs. The PEEL paragraph method is a way to help you organize...
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