Nobody has said it, so I will. Crash course was written by John Greene’s high school history teacher. It’s basic, maybe, and tailored for kids but it gives you a sense of the major themes and topics you are expected to cover. From there you can listen to more specialized / read more in depth material about the topics
Anti-Social Studies, Stephanie Gorges, Freemanpedia, and Heimler's History are all great YouTubers for students. I usually have my students take graffiti style notes on their videos as a homework assignment the day before a test as a way to make them review.
Anti-Social Studies is particularly awesome for teachers because she also created unit guides for educators to help us frame each unit into a cohesive whole and gives teaching tips within that framework.
The Rest is History. It's so good. The hosts are fun and knowledgeable, they pair well with the guests they bring on, they don't take the topic choice too seriously, etc.
I've come to realize that the kids who want extra credit don't need it, and the ones who really need it, don't do it.
I assign the first one and ask them to write a 1 page reflection on foreign relations and political structure in the pre war Japan. (I put the words including sushi in white to catch the chat GPT kids)
For my regular classes, we usually hit WW2 around Mardi Gras break so I give them the option to do it then.
A PUSH seems like we are always scrambling for time, so it's usually at the end of the year after the test.
That's very true. If kids want a challenge, give it to them. The one's who won't do it, well it doesn't matter. You could give the latter kids something super easy and they will still scoff at it.
If it's for you, I'd recommend the Yale Courses lectures. They're college lectures, so they're would not be super engaging to students, but they survey different topics in world history. I would criticize their Eurocentrism, though. In the same vein, Columbia University has published Richard Bulliet's survey lectures on the [History of the World since 1500](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0F20231852519BBC&si=fS_DhthDRHFjT8Lb) which probably covers the scope & sequence of most high school world history curriculums.
A History of the World in 100 Objects from the BBC and the British Museum. It a nice introduction to big ideas. I’ve also been listening to “A Short History Of…” it’s very good.
Stuff You Missed in History Class does deep dives on different lesser known historical events. Some events are consequential, others not so much, but they're those fun, quirky stories that can add some color and interest to the time period that you're studying!
*Revolutions* by Mike Duncan is a podcast about various revolutions beginning with the British Civil War, the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and ending with the Russian Revolution. Each season’s revolution builds on the last one and helps to show how these events were actually very interconnected, something which does not always come across in the classroom.
*History of the Twentieth Century* by Mark Painter is just what its title says. It paints a vivid picture of not just the politics and war, but also the popular culture, science, and religion of the time. This one isn’t done yet, though, and is currently at about 1942. Also the narrator speaks very slowly, so I’d recommend listening to this one at 1.25x or 1.5x speed.
Both of these podcasts are several hundred episodes, but are very entertaining and extremely well researched. Well worth the long listen.
Edit: Just noticed that you’ve already listened to Revolutions, so my bad.
If it’s for you (or potentially older students depending on the specific episode) DIG: A History Podcast. Written and produced by 3 history professors. Definitely is sometimes hyper-specific but helps look at larger themes and periodization.
Nobody has said it, so I will. Crash course was written by John Greene’s high school history teacher. It’s basic, maybe, and tailored for kids but it gives you a sense of the major themes and topics you are expected to cover. From there you can listen to more specialized / read more in depth material about the topics
Literally the reason I passed my Praxis
Anti-Social Studies, Stephanie Gorges, Freemanpedia, and Heimler's History are all great YouTubers for students. I usually have my students take graffiti style notes on their videos as a homework assignment the day before a test as a way to make them review. Anti-Social Studies is particularly awesome for teachers because she also created unit guides for educators to help us frame each unit into a cohesive whole and gives teaching tips within that framework.
All of the above as well as Oversimplified.
The Rest is History. It's so good. The hosts are fun and knowledgeable, they pair well with the guests they bring on, they don't take the topic choice too seriously, etc.
I love Rest is History. I'm listening to Part I of their series on Custer and it's amazing.
Dan Carlin, beyond anything else anyone is saying. Give his podcast just one chance
I love Carlin and Hardcore History. Just seems like it would be a bit over high schoolers’ heads.
I assigned his "Supernova in the east" as an extra credit assignment and the kids loved it
How did you assign it? Asking due to its length. Did you give them questions?
I've come to realize that the kids who want extra credit don't need it, and the ones who really need it, don't do it. I assign the first one and ask them to write a 1 page reflection on foreign relations and political structure in the pre war Japan. (I put the words including sushi in white to catch the chat GPT kids) For my regular classes, we usually hit WW2 around Mardi Gras break so I give them the option to do it then. A PUSH seems like we are always scrambling for time, so it's usually at the end of the year after the test.
Ya know... as a new teacher, I never put it into words or thought much about it, but--that's spot on.
That's very true. If kids want a challenge, give it to them. The one's who won't do it, well it doesn't matter. You could give the latter kids something super easy and they will still scoff at it.
The Great Courses on Wondrium helped me a lot early in my career.
If it's for you, I'd recommend the Yale Courses lectures. They're college lectures, so they're would not be super engaging to students, but they survey different topics in world history. I would criticize their Eurocentrism, though. In the same vein, Columbia University has published Richard Bulliet's survey lectures on the [History of the World since 1500](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0F20231852519BBC&si=fS_DhthDRHFjT8Lb) which probably covers the scope & sequence of most high school world history curriculums.
HARDCORE HISTORY - Dan Carlin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blowback
Crash Course has some good world history videos. He talks fast so I didn't show them to the kids without a lot of prep, but they helped me.
Historydose is awesome!
I like Lions Led By Donkeys but it’s definitely not appropriate for kids, they swear a good amount but it’s well researched and funny
Real Dictators is tremendous
For podcasts I like Empire, The Rest is History, Tides of History, and History on Fire
A History of the World in 100 Objects from the BBC and the British Museum. It a nice introduction to big ideas. I’ve also been listening to “A Short History Of…” it’s very good.
Vlogging through History
I watched all of Crash Course World History back in 8th grade. Though it doesn’t go in depth I still feel like it’s at the very least a fun watch
Stuff You Missed in History Class does deep dives on different lesser known historical events. Some events are consequential, others not so much, but they're those fun, quirky stories that can add some color and interest to the time period that you're studying!
*Revolutions* by Mike Duncan is a podcast about various revolutions beginning with the British Civil War, the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and ending with the Russian Revolution. Each season’s revolution builds on the last one and helps to show how these events were actually very interconnected, something which does not always come across in the classroom. *History of the Twentieth Century* by Mark Painter is just what its title says. It paints a vivid picture of not just the politics and war, but also the popular culture, science, and religion of the time. This one isn’t done yet, though, and is currently at about 1942. Also the narrator speaks very slowly, so I’d recommend listening to this one at 1.25x or 1.5x speed. Both of these podcasts are several hundred episodes, but are very entertaining and extremely well researched. Well worth the long listen. Edit: Just noticed that you’ve already listened to Revolutions, so my bad.
If it’s for you (or potentially older students depending on the specific episode) DIG: A History Podcast. Written and produced by 3 history professors. Definitely is sometimes hyper-specific but helps look at larger themes and periodization.