Episodes
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
5E in Social Studies
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Listen in as we discuss the life-changing pedagogy of 5E instruction in the social studies classroom!
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Thursday May 23, 2019
Reflecting on 2018-2019 and Season 1
Thursday May 23, 2019
Thursday May 23, 2019
In this episode, we reflect on the year, STAAR review and on our first time as podcasters.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Civil War
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
In this episode, we explore the complexities of the events leading to the American Civil War and the impact these events and beliefs had on the Civil War and the nation as a whole. Join us, as we discuss strategies for teaching and engaging kids through this difficult and emotionally demanding unit.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Reform
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Tuesday Mar 05, 2019
Reform is an ongoing social process. In this episode, we discuss the first wave of social and political reforms in American History. Join us as we discuss the key ideas students should know and great ways to engage students in the Reform Era.
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Friday Mar 01, 2019
Students Speak - The Social Studies Classroom
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
In this episode, 8th Grade Students answer questions about what makes social studies, fun, memorable and engaging. Hear what these Junior High students have to say about their experience in the Social Studies Classroom.
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Industrial Revolution
Friday Feb 01, 2019
Friday Feb 01, 2019
In today's episode, we discuss America's first Industrial Revolution and how it impacted almost every aspect of American society, culture, and politics. The tough part is how to help students make connections throughout this unit. Join in our discussion about the information students need and unique strategies to help students relate to the content.
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Monday Jan 14, 2019
Hamilton V Jefferson
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
In this episode, we discuss the key issues surrounding the lives of Hamilton and Jefferson and the life-long feud that forged our nation's first Political Parties. Who do you love more, Jefferson or Hamilton?!?
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Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Washington's Presidency
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
In this episode, we discuss the issues Washington faced during his presidency. We look at the themes students need to understand from this unit and a few interesting ways to teach the beginnings of the Early Republic Era.
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Bill of Rights Part 2
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
In this episode, we discuss the 5-10th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. We look at what part of each Amendment is key for students to understand and we discuss a few strategies for teaching.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Bill of Rights
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
In this episode we will discuss a fan favorite topic for history... The Bill of Rights! We will look at ways to teach the Bill of Rights that will engage students and get them to apply their learning to real life scenarios.