Category Archives: History

One really cool WWII primary source

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Linus

This is a really cool primary source on World War II. Courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada is this little propaganda piece built around the theme that “loose lips sink ships.”

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Google's looking different

Posted on August 8, 2009 by Linus

As teachers we’re always told to vary our approach. Sometimes you should deliver content orally, sometimes visually and sometime bring the message across on paper. This is intended to accommodate different learning styles of the students. If you’re trying to … Continue reading →

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I have a dream

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Linus

Whatever the particular strengths and weaknesses of a historical figure, it’s always fascinating to be able to listen to their speeches as they would’ve said them. So with that in mind, what could be more appropriate on Martin Luther King … Continue reading →

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Working with primary sources

Posted on January 12, 2007 by Linus

If you’re studying history there’s nothing quite like using the original historical documents. They give you a feel for the period and a flavor of it that you just can’t get any other way. To that end, Manitobia.ca has a … Continue reading →

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Historical Sounds

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Linus

If you’re teaching history it’s hard to make that come alive. That’s why this site is really neat. This archive of Historical Sounds has some of the key moments of the 20th Century in MP3 format. The recordings are not … Continue reading →

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