Past 2 Present POD

Listen in as we discuss the life-changing pedagogy of 5E instruction in the social studies classroom!   Find us on Twitter -  @past2presentPOD @lindseymstevens @coachlafollett

In this episode, we reflect on the year, STAAR review and on our first time as podcasters.      

In this episode, we explore the complexities of the events leading to the American Civil War and the impact these events and beliefs had on the Civil War and the nation as a whole.  Join us, as we discuss strategies for teaching and engaging kids through this difficult and emotionally demanding unit.    

Reform is an ongoing social process.  In this episode, we discuss the first wave of social and political reforms in American History.  Join us as we discuss the key ideas students should know and great ways to engage students in the Reform Era.   Find us on Twitter at - @past2presentPOD @lindseymstevens @coachlafollett

In this episode, 8th Grade Students answer questions about what makes social studies, fun, memorable and engaging.  Hear what these Junior High students have to say about their experience in the Social Studies Classroom.

In today's episode, we discuss America's first Industrial Revolution and how it impacted almost every aspect of American society, culture, and politics.  The tough part is how to help students make connections throughout this unit.  Join in our discussion about the information students need and unique strategies to help students relate to the content.   Find us on Twitter at @past2presentPOD  @coachlafollett @LindseyMStevens

In this episode, we discuss the key issues surrounding the lives of Hamilton and Jefferson and the life-long feud that forged our nation's first Political Parties.  Who do you love more, Jefferson or Hamilton?!?   Share your thoughts with us on TWITTER: @past2presentPOD @lindseymstevens @coachlafollett

In this episode, we discuss the issues Washington faced during his presidency.  We look at the themes students need to understand from this unit and a few interesting ways to teach the beginnings of the Early Republic Era.    

In this episode, we discuss the 5-10th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.  We look at what part of each Amendment is key for students to understand and we discuss a few strategies for teaching.

In this episode we will discuss a fan favorite topic for history... The Bill of Rights!  We will look at ways to teach the Bill of Rights that will engage students and get them to apply their learning to real life scenarios.

In this week's episode, we discuss the key ideas from the Constitutional Convention.  We focus in on the main points students need to understand and discuss a few instructional strategies for teaching the Constitutional Convention.  Enjoy!   For resources from today's episode give us a shout out on Twitter- @lindseymstevens @coachlafollett @past2presentPOD

In this episode, we dig into the Articles of Confederation, focusing on what students need to know.  We discuss how the Articles of Confederation are influenced by the American Revolution and how they impact American culture and beliefs.  Plus, we add in a few fun and engaging student centered strategies for teaching this traditionally mundane unit. As always, thanks for listening. Check us out on twitter - @Past2PresentPOD. Want any resources discussed in today's episode?  Give us a shout out on Twitter @lindseymstevens & @CoachLaFollett    

Today's episode is a special mini-episode where students discuss their opinions about the Road to Revolution and how it impacted the American Revolution.  The identify the key issues of this Era and they discuss how some of these issues still plauge America today!  This is what teaching is all about my friends.   Tweet us at @lindseymstevens and @coachlafollett.   As always, thanks for listening.

This episode is the final episode of a three part series on the Road to Revolution.  In this episode we will discuss the events leading to the American Revolution beginning with the Boston Massacre.  We will talk about ways to engage our students with the content and we will identify the key concepts students need to understand about this Era of American History.   Tweet us at @lindseymstevens and @coachlafollett for any resources mentioned in today's episode.   As always, thanks for listening.  

In this episode, we continue with the Road to American Revolution.  We will look at the first few issues that occured during the decade before the American Revolution, including the Sugar Act, Stamp Act and Townsend Acts.  We will disucss the issues surrounding these events and a few fun ways to teach them to kids!     This was such a long epidosde, we decided to split it into two parts.  So be looking for Part 2 soon! Give us a shout out on twitter to get any resources from this episode.   @lindseymstevens @coachlafollett #Past2PresentPOD

 Check out episode #1 of a two-part series on the Road to American Revolution.  This episode focuses on the economic factors that led the American colonists to rebel against Britain.  Send us a tweet to get any resources mentioned in the Podcast.   Lindsey Stevens - @lindseymstevens Kevin LaFollett - @coachlafollett

In this episode we discuss the Colonization Era and how self-government developed in colonial America.  We will focus on the Essential Question of, "How does a culture of self-government develop in America?"   Thanks for listening and let us know what you think!   Give us a shout out on Twitter - @lindseymstevens & @coachlafollett