As a Social Studies teacher, your task is to wrestle the sweeping grandeur of human existence, condense it into lesson form, and convey all that information to your students in just a few months. No pressure, right?

Luckily, Shmoop is here to help you make teaching the Cold War even cooler.

Or something.

1. Learning Guides

We know you've got mounds of material to go over in class, and every student learns at a different pace. Learning Guides are a great way to make sure everyone understands what's being covered in class.

The Summary and Analysis sections serve as a supplemental textbook to view topics through various lenses. Take a look at the Best of the Web section for interesting articles, images, and videos. Or use our Timelines to help you and your students visualize the unfolding of events.

All that and more—for free. Whether you're teaching history, civics, or economics, we've got your back.

2. Essay Lab

For students who don't know the difference between Theseus and a thesis, Shmoop's Essay Lab is here to save the day.

Even proficient writers can learn from this tool, which breaks assigned essays into manageable chunks and gives tips, prompts, and quick video lessons to turn students into essay-writing heroes.

3. AP® Test Prep

Sending students into an AP Exam can feel like sending them off to battle. Think of Shmoop's AP Exam Prep as boot camp.

Each prep product includes multiple full-length practice tests, targeted review, and tons of practice drills. And, of course, comprehensive review with our signature Shmoop style. When the time comes, your students can march into the testing facility with their heads held high.

We've got more tips for how to use our AP Test Prep right here.

4. Online Courses

We all know the '60s were far out. But how about teaching in a way that'll get your kids dancing to class? Our '60s History Through Music course should do the trick.

Browse courses like Art History, World Geography, and Modern World History, and then head on over to our guide to using Shmoop Online Courses in your classroom for more deets.

5. Famous Quotes

Historically significant humans say the darndest things.

Shmoop's Famous Quotes section illuminates thousands of quotes, providing context and background information, as well as info on where you may have heard the quote—and, of course, Shmoop's signature pretentious scale.

Browse by author, source, and subject, or explore some unexpected misquotes. (Sorry to break it to you, but Nathan Hale wasn't as eloquent as you might have thought.)

Wondering how to use these quotes in your classroom? We have some ideas.

6. ShmoopTube Videos

Keep your class from falling into a Great Depression with our zany and insightful videos. With videos on Abraham Lincoln, transatlantic encounters, analyzing primary sources, and more, you're bound to find something that gets your students roaring for more. We even have loads of tips on how to use Shmoop Videos in the classroom.

Now do some exploring and see what we can do to help you jazz up your classes and get your students excited about social studies.

Interested in getting Shmoop into your school or district? Email sales@shmoop.com and let our Sales Shmooperstars know who you are and what you're looking for.

Just have a question about something in Shmoopland? Hit us up at support@shmoop.com. It's kind of gross how often we check our email, so we'll get back to you in the blink of a cursor.

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