Let's Teach History

By Lauren Anderson

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 enhan... more

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

Let's Teach History episodes:

January 08, 2024 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!

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11min
October 06, 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.

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10min
September 25, 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.

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5min
September 17, 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.
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4min
August 16, 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.
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21min
July 22, 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.
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8min
June 29, 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.

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4min
June 13, 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.

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11min
April 02, 2023 LTH 017 - Tips for Using a Pamphlet Assignment to Cover a Big Topic in US History
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.

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7min
December 15, 2016 LTH 016 – How to Plan and Pace Your US History Course
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.

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25min

FAQs about Let's Teach History:

How many episodes does Let's Teach History have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.