The great thing about being a history teacher is that history can be literally all around us, especially on the Internet. There are all kinds of things that might be of use for teachers of history. I provide for you three “guilty pleasures” that you may wind up exploring for fun on your own time. Continue reading “Guilty Pleasures” of History Education
Category Archives: history
Why study history? A 3rd day of school lesson….
Blogs this time of the year are full of wonderful ideas for the first day of school. I would like to share with you a lesson that I do on the 3rd or 4th day of school after all procedural things are taken care of.
I start off by brainstorming with the kids – asking the question “What don’t you like about history?” We write their answers on a flip chart.
Then I show them this awesome YouTube video by jhayesteach. It highlights a small little speck of the amazingly cool things about history! Continue reading Why study history? A 3rd day of school lesson….
“I Still Like Ike” & A “History Day” Training Opportunity
I had the great privilege this week of attending a meeting at the Eisenhower Library in Abilene, KS. The purpose was to identify concretely some ways the partnership between K-State and the Eisenhower Library, Museum, and Boyhood Home could continue to grow. The experience was wonderful as we were able to visit the Director’s office which at one time was occupied President Eisenhower himself. Additionally, I was afforded the opportunity to go through the museum, which was fabulous! Great exhibits were filled with the artifacts of the life and times of the president. Continue reading “I Still Like Ike” & A “History Day” Training Opportunity
Anniversary of Quantrill’s Raid
August 21, 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill’s devastating raid on Lawrence. The raid took 150 lives and left 80 women widows. Even the most ardent Kansas State fans would have to agree that it was a horrible and despicable deed. Continue reading Anniversary of Quantrill’s Raid
So I asked my eleven year old, “What is History?”
As I begin the transition from summer to fall semesters (I know it is way too soon!), I decided to think about how I can start my methods course. I have my own set of ‘willing’ lab rats at home and I cornered my sixth grader and asked the question in the title of this post. The reply was what I expected… Continue reading So I asked my eleven year old, “What is History?”
