Let's Teach History

Lauren Anderson
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Let's Teach History Podcast

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.

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

    8 JAN

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

    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

    10 min
  2. LTH 024 - How to Teach Character Ed Without Getting Political

    06/10/2023

    LTH 024 - How to Teach Character Ed Without Getting Political

    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

    10 min
  3. LTH 23 - How to Find Interesting Facts for Your Lessons

    25/09/2023

    LTH 23 - How to Find Interesting Facts for Your Lessons

    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

    4 min
  4. LTH 022 - How to Have Happier Students and a Happier You

    17/09/2023

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

    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.

    3 min
  5. LTH 021 - How to Teach About Columbus and the Columbian Exchange

    16/08/2023

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

    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.

    20 min
  6. LTH 020 - How to Look for Classroom Props and Discussion Starters

    22/07/2023

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

    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.

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

    29/06/2023

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

    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

    3 min
  8. LTH 018 - What to Do During the Summer

    13/06/2023

    LTH 018 - What to Do During the Summer

    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

    10 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Lauren Anderson
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Let's Teach History © 2023
  • Show Website
    Let's Teach History

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