So many events in history have changed the world we live in today. Have you ever wondered what the back story is leading to these events? BackStory is a great online listening resource to hear historical information. It is a weekly podcast that uses current events in America to take a deep dive into our past. Whether you use this resource to deepen your understanding before you teach, or you listen to a clip and have a class discussion, the historians share so much valuable information. (As always, don't forget to preview these podcasts to check for relevance and make sure they are classroom and age appropriate.)
A few notable episodes:
Beyond Numbers: A History of the U.S. Census
Paying Up: A History of Taxation
1492: Columbus in American Memory
A More Perfect Union? The Reconstruction Era
BackStory is more than facts and headlines... it's about how the past has shaped who we are today. A few episodes from BackStory even have educator resources for use in your classroom. Check out their blog or follow BackStory on social media.
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