The History Cat
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The History Cat is transforming history education with bold stories, humor, and real-world connections. We make the past exciting, relatable, and relevant—turning classrooms into spaces for curiosity and discovery! www.thehistorycat.com
Controversy Belongs in the History Classroom
When we remove controversy from the classroom, we don’t protect students—we rob them of the chance to think deeply.
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When we remove controversy from the classroom, we don’t protect students—we rob them of the chance to think deeply.
Check out our latest blog w/ Lesson plan + fact-checking activity:
thehistorycat.com/post/why-con...
#sschat #educators
Why Controversy Belongs in the History Classroom
There’s a growing pressure in today’s classrooms to stay neutral. Don’t take a side. Don’t name the conflict. Don’t make it political.But here’s the thing: history is political. It always has been.Eve...
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May 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Controversy Belongs in the History Classroom
When we remove controversy from the classroom, we don’t protect students—we rob them of the chance to think deeply.
Check out our latest blog w/ Lesson plan + fact-checking activity:
thehistorycat.com/post/why-con...
#sschat #educators
When we remove controversy from the classroom, we don’t protect students—we rob them of the chance to think deeply.
Check out our latest blog w/ Lesson plan + fact-checking activity:
thehistorycat.com/post/why-con...
#sschat #educators
Teachers. Looking for ways to keep your students actually engaged in history class? We’ve rounded up the best free, under-15-minute videos that middle and high school teachers swear by.
What’s your go-to video when you need to reel the class back in?
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What’s your go-to video when you need to reel the class back in?
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Best Free History Videos That Actually Engage Middle & High School Students
Let’s be real for a second: showing a video in history class isn’t just about filling time—it’s about sparking curiosity, making connections, and keeping kids from drooling on their desks. But with so...
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April 11, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Teachers. Looking for ways to keep your students actually engaged in history class? We’ve rounded up the best free, under-15-minute videos that middle and high school teachers swear by.
What’s your go-to video when you need to reel the class back in?
www.thehistorycat.com/post/best-fr...
What’s your go-to video when you need to reel the class back in?
www.thehistorycat.com/post/best-fr...
March 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I used to assign worksheets for independent learning—until I realized my students weren’t actually learning. Then, I flipped my approach.
Here are 15 strategies that transformed my classroom:
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#EdTech #ActiveLearning #TeachingTips
Here are 15 strategies that transformed my classroom:
www.thehistorycat.com/post/15-ways...
#EdTech #ActiveLearning #TeachingTips
15 Ways to Turn Worksheets into Engaging, Movement-Based Activities
I've never been the type of teacher who liked to stand up and lecture, nor did I believe that a silent class was necessarily a productive one. However, as a new teacher, I thought independent learning...
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February 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I used to assign worksheets for independent learning—until I realized my students weren’t actually learning. Then, I flipped my approach.
Here are 15 strategies that transformed my classroom:
www.thehistorycat.com/post/15-ways...
#EdTech #ActiveLearning #TeachingTips
Here are 15 strategies that transformed my classroom:
www.thehistorycat.com/post/15-ways...
#EdTech #ActiveLearning #TeachingTips
Honoring Black History Month and standing against actions that diminish its significance. In the face of #Trump's current efforts, we must continue to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of African Americans to our nation's history. #BlackHistoryMonth #PreserveOurHistory
February 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Honoring Black History Month and standing against actions that diminish its significance. In the face of #Trump's current efforts, we must continue to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of African Americans to our nation's history. #BlackHistoryMonth #PreserveOurHistory
In 1959, MLK visited India to learn from Gandhi’s legacy of nonviolence. The journey deepened his belief in peaceful resistance as a force for justice. He called Gandhi’s teachings ‘a beacon of light to oppressed people everywhere.’ ✊🌏 #MLK #Inspiration
January 20, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In 1959, MLK visited India to learn from Gandhi’s legacy of nonviolence. The journey deepened his belief in peaceful resistance as a force for justice. He called Gandhi’s teachings ‘a beacon of light to oppressed people everywhere.’ ✊🌏 #MLK #Inspiration
Class debates don’t have to feel like pulling teeth. Learn how to turn disengaged silence into meaningful discussions that students actually care about. #HistoryTeacher #EdChat
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5 Creative Ways to Get Students to Care about Class Debates
Debates in history class can be a powerful way to get students engaged. They encourage critical thinking, give students a chance to explore multiple perspectives, and help them connect with the past o...
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January 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Class debates don’t have to feel like pulling teeth. Learn how to turn disengaged silence into meaningful discussions that students actually care about. #HistoryTeacher #EdChat
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#Teachers. Take the work out of lesson planning. Our lesson plans are designed to enhance collaboration, stimulate discussions, foster critical thinking, and encourage investigative skills to help your students think like a historian. Check it out: www.thehistorycat.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:39 AM
#Teachers. Take the work out of lesson planning. Our lesson plans are designed to enhance collaboration, stimulate discussions, foster critical thinking, and encourage investigative skills to help your students think like a historian. Check it out: www.thehistorycat.com
How could normal, everyday Germans support a man like Hitler? This question is so relevant today. This Ted Talk www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcdu... explores the conditions that made it possible. To learn more check out our newest page on The Rise of Nazi Germany: www.thehistorycat.com/world-histor...
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January 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
How could normal, everyday Germans support a man like Hitler? This question is so relevant today. This Ted Talk www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcdu... explores the conditions that made it possible. To learn more check out our newest page on The Rise of Nazi Germany: www.thehistorycat.com/world-histor...
1258: The Mongols didn’t just sack Baghdad—they turned the Tigris into an inky river of lost knowledge. Over a million books from the House of Wisdom were destroyed, erasing centuries of brilliance. How did one insult lead to this? Find out: www.thehistorycat.com/world-histor... #History
Islamic Golden Age | The History Cat
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January 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
1258: The Mongols didn’t just sack Baghdad—they turned the Tigris into an inky river of lost knowledge. Over a million books from the House of Wisdom were destroyed, erasing centuries of brilliance. How did one insult lead to this? Find out: www.thehistorycat.com/world-histor... #History
In the 1950s, McCarthyism had America seeing spies everywhere— real or not! Careers ruined, lives flipped upside down, and paranoia was the name of the game. Ready to dive into the madness? Read more: www.thehistorycat.com/us-history-b... #HistoryCat #McCarthyism #RedScare"
Red Scare America | The History Cat
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January 10, 2025 at 4:05 AM
In the 1950s, McCarthyism had America seeing spies everywhere— real or not! Careers ruined, lives flipped upside down, and paranoia was the name of the game. Ready to dive into the madness? Read more: www.thehistorycat.com/us-history-b... #HistoryCat #McCarthyism #RedScare"
In 1994, Julia Louis Dreyfus said a bad word on the set of #seasmestreet. Elmo didn't miss a beat.
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Curses In Front of Elmo
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January 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In 1994, Julia Louis Dreyfus said a bad word on the set of #seasmestreet. Elmo didn't miss a beat.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc_5...
Teaching history in the age of AI presents a unique challenge for educators. Discover strategies to engage students and enrich their learning experiences in our latest blog post! Read more: wix.to/QumNqtO #TeachingHistory #Education #AI
January 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Teaching history in the age of AI presents a unique challenge for educators. Discover strategies to engage students and enrich their learning experiences in our latest blog post! Read more: wix.to/QumNqtO #TeachingHistory #Education #AI
We all know about Lincoln's assassination—but what most people don’t know is that it was part of a larger conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. #history
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Learn more: www.thehistorycat.com/us-history-a...
Shattered Union | The History Cat
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January 5, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We all know about Lincoln's assassination—but what most people don’t know is that it was part of a larger conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. #history
Learn more: www.thehistorycat.com/us-history-a...
Learn more: www.thehistorycat.com/us-history-a...