Changing the World...One Podcast at a Time!

Welcome to the History Teachers Club page! Caitlin and Dan are history teachers with a burning passion for teaching, history, and engaging students and they are here to share that fire! Each week they discuss their favorite lessons, unique engagement strategies, Caitlin’s history costumes and room transformations, and the wonderful madness from their students and classrooms. We are way more than just a podcast for history teachers, we are a community of inspired teachers looking to make a difference in the world- one lesson at a time. This is the ultimate history teachers PLC and we're glad you're a part of the club! 👊

  • Episode 1

    Amazing First Day Lessons For History Teachers

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  • Episode 2

    MAGIC in the Classroom- Your Manifesto!

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  • Episode 3

    Lights. Camera. ACTION! - Teaching Magic II

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  • Episode 4

    Genuine MAGIC: Being honest, authentic, & genuine as a teacher w/ Jon Chiaramonte

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  • Episode 5

    IGNITE - Making History Exciting, Interesting, and Engaging for students!

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  • Episode 6

    Building Community In and Out of the Classroom - MAGIC V

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  • Episode 7

    A Ton of Tips and Tricks for Teachers

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  • Episode 8

    SYMBOL SLAM! How to Build Historical Knowledge with next level engagement!

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  • EPISODE 9

    Inquiry with CSI Activities in History Class

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  • EPISODE 10

    COSTUMES and Fun in the Classroom with Gaspare Randazzo

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  • Episode 11

    Halloween Activities & Haunting Lessons! Great activities and lessons for Halloween!

  • Episode 12

    History Labs to Build Historical Thinking Skills!

  • Episode 13

    PBL and Maker Spaces in History Class w/ John Spencer!

  • Episode 14

    Make Galery Walks Unforgettable!

  • Episode 15

    Getting Moochers Engaged in Class!

  • Episode 16

    Using EduProtocols in History Class w/ the Creator & Authors of EduProtocols!

  • Episode 17

    Teaching Black Joy During Black History Month & All Year Long!

  • Episode18

    Engaging & Energizing End of Year Review Strategies That Work!

  • Episode 19

    Helping Students With Test Anxiety!

  • Episode 20

    How to Have Your Best Teacher Summer Ever!

  • Episode 21

    How to Have Your Best Teacher Summer Ever!

  • Episode 22

    Best First Week Activities for an Amazing School Year!

  • Episode 22

    First Week Activities to Set Up an AMAZING School Year part 2

  • Episode 23

    Best Bellwork Activities: Win the lesson in the first 3 minutes!

  • Episode 24

    Best Bellwork Activities Part II

  • Episode 25

    Repost: Spooky, Scary, Slimy Social Studies: Halloween Activities & Haunting Lessons!

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Presidential Decisions Activities - Next Level Engagement!

These activities will excite students and challenge them to think deeply about history. Student groups take on the roles of the president and advisors and must problem-solve their way through a national crisis to make history come alive in a meaningful way!

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ACTIVITY TEMPLATES & GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

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Dan's Video Curriculum

LECTURE LESS & ENGAGE MORE! Full lesson plans, quizzes, and activities for each video lesson!