I am currently student teaching in a grade 11 AP US History class and struggle with the breadth of information the students and teachers are responsible for covering. I find it challenging to create much depth given the time to cover such an expanse of people, events, and dates. I am looking for any advice for how to create greater connection to the material, but still allow students to cover the time (pre-contact Americas to 2008) in one school year.
Any advice or ideas are welcome.