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

Lauren Anderson: Certified Teacher, History Lover, Curriculum Creator

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.

  • 24 minutes 17 seconds
    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 […]

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    15 December 2016, 2:27 pm
  • 39 minutes 17 seconds
    LTH 015 – Battle of Britain

    In this episode, I’ll give you tons of free resources to help you teach the Battle of Britain.  Get a discussion starter, […]

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    6 December 2016, 3:49 am
  • 17 minutes 59 seconds
    LTH 014 – Documenting Student Behavior

    In this episode, I discuss the importance of documenting student behavior and give you an easy way to do so.  Stay tuned […]

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    21 November 2016, 6:00 am
  • 25 minutes 48 seconds
    LTH 013 – Thomas Edison Fun Facts Quiz

    In this episode, I’ll tell you how to use a fun facts quiz in your classroom to grab your students’ attention.  I’ll […]

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    15 November 2016, 3:48 am
  • 27 minutes 41 seconds
    LTH 012 – What to Put on Your Board

    In this episode, I discuss what you should put on your board so that students, administrators, and others know what is going on […]

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    13 October 2016, 7:54 pm
  • 15 minutes 26 seconds
    LTH 010 – School Shootings: Have a Plan

    In this episode, I’ll discuss the importance of having a plan beyond what your school provides in case you ever have to […]

    The post LTH 010 – School Shootings: Have a Plan appeared first on Let's Teach History.

    30 September 2016, 1:22 am
  • 22 minutes 51 seconds
    LTH 009 – Proximity

    In this episode, I’ll talk about the importance of getting up and moving around your classroom.  Stay tuned for interesting facts at […]

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    27 September 2016, 2:50 am
  • 16 minutes 44 seconds
    LTH 008 – Fun Civil War Activity

    In this episode, I’ll discuss a fun, quick activity to help your students understand casualty rates of the Civil War. Show Notes […]

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    19 September 2016, 6:30 am
  • 26 minutes 22 seconds
    LTH – 007 Using a Prop Box

    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 […]

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    14 September 2016, 12:49 am
  • 33 minutes 58 seconds
    LTH 006 – Mexican-American War

    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 […]

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    18 July 2016, 3:44 am
  • 33 minutes 24 seconds
    LTH 005 – Tariff of 1828 and the Nullification Crisis

    In this episode, I’ll discuss free resources to help you teach the Tariff of 1828 and the Nullification Crisis. Show Notes and […]

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    8 June 2016, 10:59 pm
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