Excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the NCSS Conference on Fri, Dec 5 (9–9:55am, Room 204)! We’ll be discussing my new book The C3 Framework and Film with chapter authors Kate Van Haren and Dr. Nancy Sardone. Book signing to follow—hope to see you there! 📚🎬

Happy (American) Thanksgiving! Since the H or H series hasn’t tackled Thanksgiving or Plymouth Colony yet, here’s a non-film social studies recommendation: Beyond Pilgrim Hats and Turkey Hands by Christie & Montgomery. A great read on using holidays to teach citizenship, not crafts.

Hollywood or History? Suggestion of the Week:

If you’re looking to bring film into your social studies classroom—and want a great holiday read—check out Teaching History with Film by Marcus, Metzger, Paxton & Stoddard.

A seminal work and major influence on the Hollywood or History? series.

🎬 What’s Next for Hollywood or History? 🎬
The podcast series may have wrapped up a few weeks ago, but there’s plenty more coming! Here’s what’s ahead for the Hollywood or History? community 👇

Took a day off from researching and writing to check out a Buffalo game. Go Bills!

🎬 The final Hollywood or History? podcast episode drops next week! 👀
(Hint: it’s about the longest-running scripted TV show).

In the meantime, check out Cinematic Social Studies (Russell & Waters, 2017) — featuring my Hollywood or History? chapter!

#HollywoodOrHistory #TeachingWithFilm

When Hollywood or History? host Dr. Scott Roberts isn’t reading, writing, or podcasting about using films effectively in the classroom, he’s busy making holes in one! ⛳️

🏌️‍♂️ First hole-in-one — 10/06/2025 at Red Tail Golf Course!

#HollywoodOrHistory #RedTailGolfCourse #HoleInOne #GolfGoals

The 2nd-to-last Hollywood or History? podcast episode drops next Wed!

In the meantime, revisit where it all started—my article “Effectively Using Social Studies Textbooks in Historical Inquiry” in Social Studies Research & Practice.

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My new book is here! 🎉 The C3 Framework and Film explores how movies can transform K–12 social studies through inquiry, literacy & critical thinking. 🎬📚 Classroom-ready lessons inside! Get your copy 👉 ncss.users.membersuite.com/shop/store/b...

#C3Framework #SocialStudies

Shoutout to Drs. Hilburn, Brown Buchanan, Ward & Journell for their new article “From Box Office to the Classroom” in the Sept 2025 Social Education! A great tool for Step 1 of #HollywoodOrHistory. Check it out + Ep1 of the podcast 🎬🎙️ youtu.be/puIP0IaEdFY?...

RIP to Robert Redford. Though many of his history-based films weren’t covered in Hollywood or History (including my fave Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), his Great Gatsby was and will be the focus of a future article I co-authored in The History Teacher. Happy trails to one of the greats.

🎉 7 years married! Dinner, drinks, & a little historical analysis of Sinners—because nothing says romance like fact-checking with your wife. ❤️ #Anniversary #HollywoodOrHistory

Hello Everyone,
I am happy to announce there will be another volume in the Hollywood or History series. Please find the call for proposals for Dr. Amy Allen and Dr. David Hicks’ volume: Hollywood or History?: Teaching Global Citizenship Education Through Film in K–20 Classrooms. Questions, DM me.

Episode 4 of Hollywood or History? pod is out today! In this episode Dr. Scott Roberts speaks with Drs. Pennington, Fortune, Tackett & Horst on using The One and Only Ivan to teach elementary students about empathy, activism, and civic engagement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sJ2...

It's Hollywood or History? podcast host Scott Roberts' 50 birthday today. For a great b-day gift like, follow, and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube or where ever you get your podcasts. (Image: Losing a bet to 8th graders circa 2009). www.youtube.com/@hollywoodor...

Episode 3 of Hollywood or History? pod, drops today. We explore how the Disney film Pocahontas can be used to foster critical thinking about early U.S. history. Learn how C3-aligned lesson plans help students analyze historical accuracy and deepen inquiry. youtu.be/zjEvH_y4UcI

Hello Everyone,
I am excited to announce the second episode of the Hollywood or History? In this episode I chat with Dr. Tom Malewitz and classroom teacher Adam Zoeller about their volume concerning teaching world religions. YouTube link is: youtu.be/amt7RyZddYc

It looks like the PGA inadvertently promoted the Hollywood or History? Podcast and GolfersAnonymous.ca on their Facebook page. Thanks PGA!