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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]