KS History Teacher
@kshistoryteacher.bsky.social
Middle School History teacher in Kansas. I post about education, current events, and Kansas State University academics and athletics. #EMAW #EduSky
No, students. I am not planning on changing Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" on my school maps. Put that Sharpie away. Looks like Google Maps will do that for you. #EduSky
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
No, students. I am not planning on changing Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" on my school maps. Put that Sharpie away. Looks like Google Maps will do that for you. #EduSky
As a Kansas History teacher I reference this a lot!!!
January 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
As a Kansas History teacher I reference this a lot!!!
Getting tired of writing discipline referrals for 8th grade boys saying "Hawk Tuah." Guess I will need to "talk tuah" their parents! Makes for some entertaining calls. #EduSky
December 18, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Getting tired of writing discipline referrals for 8th grade boys saying "Hawk Tuah." Guess I will need to "talk tuah" their parents! Makes for some entertaining calls. #EduSky
My students learned today from a Simpsons episode that phone books actually existed. They were not just an urban legend!! #TeacherProblems #EduSky #sschat
November 27, 2024 at 4:25 PM
My students learned today from a Simpsons episode that phone books actually existed. They were not just an urban legend!! #TeacherProblems #EduSky #sschat
There are some challenging days I'm teaching middle school history. Students struggled to understand Gettysburg & the Hindenburg were two very different things. Oh the humanity! #EduSky
May 9, 2024 at 2:54 AM
There are some challenging days I'm teaching middle school history. Students struggled to understand Gettysburg & the Hindenburg were two very different things. Oh the humanity! #EduSky
Student filled out his quiz re-take entrance ticket. His written study strategy was to "pray really hard." Score was 20% higher. This student may have stumbled upon a new innovative mindset strategy. #EduSky
May 1, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Student filled out his quiz re-take entrance ticket. His written study strategy was to "pray really hard." Score was 20% higher. This student may have stumbled upon a new innovative mindset strategy. #EduSky
Civics students, it is true that Arnold Schwarzenegger is not eligible to run for USA president since he was born in Austria. Yes, I am pronouncing his name correctly, so please STOP GIGGLING! #EduSky
December 12, 2023 at 3:35 PM
Civics students, it is true that Arnold Schwarzenegger is not eligible to run for USA president since he was born in Austria. Yes, I am pronouncing his name correctly, so please STOP GIGGLING! #EduSky
"The Fire Marshall is coming!" This phrase strikes terror into educators everywhere. At least he did not come on Friday the 13th! #EduSky
October 18, 2023 at 1:27 PM
"The Fire Marshall is coming!" This phrase strikes terror into educators everywhere. At least he did not come on Friday the 13th! #EduSky
No surprise...my middle school students struggled with identifying fake news and misinformation. Some thought the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus was real, but everyone agreed sniffing farts does not cure cancer. Engaging & crucial skill-building! #EduSky #CivicOnlineReasoning #FightFakeNews
October 4, 2023 at 3:01 AM
No surprise...my middle school students struggled with identifying fake news and misinformation. Some thought the Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus was real, but everyone agreed sniffing farts does not cure cancer. Engaging & crucial skill-building! #EduSky #CivicOnlineReasoning #FightFakeNews
Test taking tip of the day: Students, please do not leave multiple choice questions blank. Don't make history class turn into a lesson on probability & statistics. #EduSky #TeacherProblems
September 29, 2023 at 3:55 AM
Test taking tip of the day: Students, please do not leave multiple choice questions blank. Don't make history class turn into a lesson on probability & statistics. #EduSky #TeacherProblems