Artifacts

Rachel

A variety of artifacts of history and science will be discussed. These podcasts are meant for parents and teachers to discuss with their children and students.

  • 16 minutes 8 seconds
    A Fresh Year and a Fresh Start
    A new classroom Social Studies Collaboration Project has begun. Listen to an interview with Beloit College grad. Morgan Lippert to find out more.
    25 January 2021, 2:15 am
  • 24 minutes 53 seconds
    Artifact: The Quarter and George
    Have a listen to some of George Washington’s obstacles over the course of his lifetime.
    17 February 2020, 2:58 am
  • 23 minutes 45 seconds
    Sugar and the Triangular Trade
    Learn about where sugar originated and its importance to the triangular trade.
    3 November 2019, 10:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 25 seconds
    The Macktown Tooth
    Come hear about my recent experience as an amateur archaeologist. I am excited to share what we discovered and how a dig works.
    23 September 2019, 2:30 am
  • 19 minutes 43 seconds
    Reflections on the 2019 Monticello Teacher Institute
    I will be sharing 5 take always from the 2019 Monticello Teacher Institute. The artifact is a brick. What story does a brick have to tell?
    26 August 2019, 3:57 am
  • 11 minutes 46 seconds
    Classroom Supply#2: Lined paper
    Find out how long lined paper has existed, what it was formerly made of, and what it is made of now.
    9 August 2019, 4:48 pm
  • 14 minutes 32 seconds
    Classroom Supply #1: A Pencil
    Why do we call it lead? Can we get lead poisoning from a pencil? What is that metal thingy called?
    15 July 2019, 11:21 pm
  • 15 minutes 47 seconds
    Automata: The House on the Rock and Discovery World
    Two Wisconsin tourist stops and one artifact along with a tinker opportunity. This episode is about automata.
    11 July 2019, 5:48 pm
  • 13 minutes 10 seconds
    Victory Gardens Yesterday and Today
    An episode covering the history of U.S. Victory Gardens during WWI and WWII, and how this community effort can be seen today.
    11 July 2019, 3:40 pm
  • 29 minutes 40 seconds
    The History of Ice Cream
    Learn about the science and history of ice cream, along with some facts about Rock County’s history with the tasty treat.
    19 June 2019, 9:15 pm
  • 14 minutes 38 seconds
    The “Eyes” Have It
    A look at invention, innovation, and improvement through the stereopticon.
    5 June 2019, 3:33 am
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