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.   Show Notes and […] The post LTH 016 – How to Plan and Pace Your US History Course appeared first on Let's Teach History.

Let’s Teach History: Tips and Ideas for Teaching American History to High School Students

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

In this episode, I’ll give you tons of free resources to help you teach the Battle of Britain.  Get a discussion starter, video recommendations, assignment ideas, and more!   Show Notes and Resources Discussion Starter Free World War II Worksheet/Summary on TPT (scroll down to page 5 and 6) Battle of Britain PowerPoint (skip to […] The post LTH 015 – Battle of Britain appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 015 – Battle of Britain

In this episode, I discuss the importance of documenting student behavior and give you an easy way to do so.  Stay tuned for interesting facts at the end! Student Behavior Record with Checkboxes Student Behavior Record Blank Parent Communication Log Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND 3.0 The post LTH 014 – Documenting Student Behavior appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 014 – Documenting Student Behavior

In this episode, I’ll tell you how to use a fun facts quiz in your classroom to grab your students’ attention.  I’ll also give you some awesome (and little-known) facts about Thomas Edison. My New Product on TPT – Create a Twitter Page for a Historical Figure:  Template and 46 Assignments Thomas Edison Fun Facts […] The post LTH 013 – Thomas Edison Fun Facts Quiz appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 013 – Thomas Edison Fun Facts Quiz

In this episode, I discuss what you should put on your board so that students, administrators, and others know what is going on in your classroom.  Stay tuned for interesting facts at the end! What is an essential question? Teddy Roosevelt as a young man – Fierce! Recording of Teddy Roosevelt – Library of Congress   Intro music […] The post LTH 012 – What to Put on Your Board appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 012 – What to Put on Your Board

In this episode, I’ll discuss a fun activity to help students relate to Native American culture, as well as some great video resources. Show Notes and Resources: The Buffalo and Native Americans – History Channel Video (2 min.) American Buffalo – History Channel Video (3 min.) Native American Symbols Native American Symbol Activity and Reflection […] The post LTH 011 – Native American Symbol Activity appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 011 – Native American Symbol Activity

In this episode, I’ll discuss the importance of having a plan beyond what your school provides in case you ever have to deal with an active shooter.  Stay tuned at the end for an update. ***Update:  I am sad to report that Jacob Hall passed away on October 10, 2016. Alice Training Active Shooter School […] The post LTH 010 – School Shootings: Have a Plan appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 010 – School Shootings: Have a Plan

In this episode, I’ll talk about the importance of getting up and moving around your classroom.  Stay tuned for interesting facts at the end! Show Notes and Resources: Video Clips on Death in the Civil War Picture of Traveller’s Stable at Washington and Lee University   Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC […] The post LTH 009 – Proximity appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 009 – Proximity

In this episode, I’ll discuss a fun, quick activity to help your students understand casualty rates of the Civil War. Show Notes and Resources: Will You Survive – Numbers Will You Survive Powerpoint Civil War Medical Info and Worksheet Source:  Civil War By the Numbers Source:  Civil War Casualties   Intro music clip of “I […] The post LTH 008 – Fun Civil War Activity appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 008 – Fun Civil War Activity

In this episode, we’ll look at how to use a box full of fun props in your classroom.  I’ll also tell you which props are helpful to have and where to get props for little or no money. Show Notes and Resources: Prop Box Basics   Intro music clip of “I Dunno” by Grapes CC BY-ND […] The post LTH – 007 Using a Prop Box appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH – 007 Using a Prop Box

In this episode, we’ll look at activities and other resources to help you teach your students about the Mexican-American War.  Don’t forget to check the show notes below for free notes and assignments to use in your classroom. Show Notes and Resources: Bell-ringers and Exit Ticket Guided Notes and Answer Key Mexican-American War PowerPoint Mexican-American […] The post LTH 006 – Mexican-American War appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 006 – Mexican-American War

In this episode, I’ll discuss free resources to help you teach the Tariff of 1828 and the Nullification Crisis. Show Notes and Resources: Discussion Starters Guided Notes Gilder Lehrman Powerpoint on the Nullification Crisis Andrew Jackson 60 Second Presidents – PBS Video on Youtube (1 min.) Jackson Nullification – History Channel Video on Youtube (1 […] The post LTH 005 – Tariff of 1828 and the Nullification Crisis appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 005 – Tariff of 1828 and the Nullification Crisis

In this episode, I’ll discuss how to teach about John Adams and the important events of his presidency.  You’ll get resources to help you cover the XYZ Affair, the Quasi-War with France, and the Alien and Sedition Acts.  Be sure and check out the show notes for all of the resources I mention! Show Notes and Resources: […] The post LTH 004 – John Adams and His Presidency appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 004 – John Adams and His Presidency

In this episode, I discuss over 20 resources that will help you teach about the causes of the American Revolution! Show Notes and Resources: Bell Ringer, Brainstorm, and Exit Ticket Important Terms to Cover Guided Notes and Answer Key American Revolution PowerPoint Colonists Protest British Taxes – History Channel Video (4 min.) Sons of Liberty […] The post LTH 003 – Causes of the American Revolution appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 003 – Causes of the American Revolution

In this episode, I’ll give you activities to help you start, enhance, and wrap-up a lesson on the Jamestown colony. Show Notes and Resources: Bell Ringers & Exit Ticket Article on Roanoke What is a Freewrite Slides Important Terms Jamestown Powerpoint Jamestown Powerpoint (Problems & Solutions) Jamestown Founded in 1607 – History Channel Video (5 […] The post LTH 002 – Jamestown appeared first on Let's Teach History.

LTH 002 – Jamestown

Tips and Ideas for Teaching American History to High School Students

Let’s Teach History: Tips and Ideas for Teaching American Hi...