Let's Teach History

Jan 07 2024 27 ep. 20 mins 22
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Certified public school teacher and curriculum writer Lauren Anderson chooses topics often taught in high school American history classes and provides ideas and resources that will help teachers enhance their lessons. The show offers recommendations for various free and paid resources that teachers can use to cover content, as well as offering practical teaching tips. Tune in to get help with bell-ringers, attention-getting activities, notes, class activities, video clips, songs, exit tickets, and more! You’ll also get recommendations about free videos and other helpful free resources. Links to all recommended content are listed in the show notes.

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LTH 025 - A Quick, Easy Way to Increase Student Engagement

Jan 07 2024 10 mins  
Use this easy trick to reframe your lesson, and you're sure to have increased student engagement! Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0

LTH 024 - How to Teach Character Ed Without Getting Political

Oct 05 2023 9 mins  
While we are teaching, why not try to make better human beings in the process? History provides many examples of things we should and should not do. Visit my webite for a list of character traits and examples that you can use in your class. Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0

LTH 23 - How to Find Interesting Facts for Your Lessons

Sep 25 2023 4 mins  
How to find interesting facts to grab your history students' attention and tips for making sure those facts are reliable. Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0

LTH 022 - How to Have Happier Students and a Happier You

Sep 17 2023 3 mins  
In this audio version of a blog post, I'll talk about the one thing that will help you and your students be happier and more content which will help create a more peaceful environment in your classroom.

LTH 021 - How to Teach About Columbus and the Columbian Exchange

Aug 15 2023 20 mins  
Tune in to learn how I use a class quiz, videos, sorting activity, and “Fakebook” assignment to teach my students about Columbus and the Columbian exchange.

LTH 020 - How to Look for Classroom Props and Discussion Starters

Jul 22 2023 7 mins  
Where can you find props to help you make your American History class more interesting? Listen and find out where I found simple but useful props and decorations for my classroom that grab my students' attention.

LTH 019 - What the Titan Sub Tragedy Can Remind Us About Teaching

Jun 29 2023 3 mins  
What does the Titan sub tragedy have to do with teaching history? It's not what you think. Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0

LTH 018 - What to Do During the Summer

Jun 13 2023 10 mins  
What should you do during the summer to prepare for teaching next year? Take a break! Well, that's obvious (and essential). But there are small things you can do during the summer to help you get started on the right foot next year. Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0

LTH 017 - Tips for Using a Pamphlet Assignment to Cover a Big Topic in US History

Apr 02 2023 6 mins  
An easy and creative way to let students showcase a large amount of knowledge on a subject in your US History class is to have them create pamphlets. Tune in for teaching tips and directions on how you can access your free download. Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0

LTH 016 – How to Plan and Pace Your US History Course

Dec 15 2016 24 mins  
In this episode, I’ll show you a way to quickly plan out your entire US History course. I’ll also discuss a few ways to get caught up if you are behind, and you’ll learn why it’s not the end of the world if you don’t cover all of the content in the book. Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0