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The Objective

by Matt Shomaker

"The Objective" is an education podcast focused on providing engaging and content-driven strategies to social studies teachers with a healthy dose of material culture and teaching with objects.

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Episodes

  1. The Objective Episode 10: A Revolution for Whom?

    On this episode of "The Objective," the education podcast about engaging and content-rich strategies for the history classroom with a dose of material culture and teaching with objects, I'd like to share an activity called a "Document Shuffle". This activity utilizes a variety of primary sources...

  2. The Objective, Ep. 9: Tackling Tough Issues in the Classroom

    On this episode of "The Objective," the education podcast about engaging and content-rich strategies for the history classroom with a dose of material culture and teaching with objects, I discuss my approach to introducing and discussing controversial issues, how I've avoided some of the…

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  3. The Objective, Ep. 8: Using "Hamilton" in the Classroom

    On this episode of "The Objective," the education podcast about engaging and content-rich strategies for the history classroom with a dose of material culture and teaching with objects, I share how I use the musical "Hamilton" in my classroom. Visit liveamericanhistory.blogspot.com for past and...

  4. The Objective, Ep. 7: Flash Drafts

    On this episode of “The Objective,” the educational podcast about engaging and content-rich strategies for the history classroom with a dose of material culture and teaching with objects, you’re going to learn about “Flash Drafts,” a short research and writing strategy that helps students make...

  5. The Objective, Ep. 6: The Colonial Invention Convention

    On this episode of "The Objective," the education podcast about engaging and content-rich strategies for the history classroom with a dose of material culture and teaching with objects, I share the rationale, set-up, and presentation of a project called the "Colonial Invention Convention," which...

  6. The Objective, Ep. 5: Podcasts, Virtual Museums, and Research Papers

    Episode 5 of "The Objective" is all about sharing student research with a wider audience through podcasting and the creation of virtual museum exhibits. Make sure to visit liveamericanhistory.blogspot.com for resources, links, and past and future episodes of "The Objective," the education podcast...

  7. The Objective, Ep. 4: European Summit and 1650 Simulation

    On this episode of "The Objective," Matt Shomaker shares a classroom simulation for teaching students about the European countries vying for control of the Americas in the 17th century. Visit liveamericanhistory.blogspot.com for past and future episodes of "The Objective" and be sure to follow on...

  8. The Objective, Ep. 3: The Inquiry-Design Model

    This episode of "The Objective" is all about the Inquiry-Design Model, or, IDM. For more information on IDM, please visit c3teachers.org. Visit liveamericanhistory.blogspot.com for past and future episodes of "The Objective," the education podcast about engaging and content-rich strategies with a...

  9. The Objective, Ep. 2: "Socratic Smackdown"

    The second episode of The Objective podcast on engaging and content-rich strategies for the history classroom with a healthy dose of material culture and teaching with objects. This episode features a strategy called "Socratic Smackdown" from the Institute of Play (instituteofplay.org). Visit...

  10. The Objective Ep.1: Welcome to "The Objective"!

    The inaugural episode of "The Objective," an education podcast focused on providing engaging and content-driven strategies to social studies teachers with a healthy dose of material culture and teaching with objects. Check out liveamericanhistory.blogspot.com for past and future episodes.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"The Objective" is an education podcast focused on providing engaging and content-driven strategies to social studies teachers with a healthy dose of material culture and teaching with objects.

HOSTED BY

Matt Shomaker

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How many episodes does The Objective have?

The Objective currently has 11 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Objective about?

"The Objective" is an education podcast focused on providing engaging and content-driven strategies to social studies teachers with a healthy dose of material culture and teaching with objects.

How often does The Objective release new episodes?

The Objective has 11 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Objective?

The Objective is created and hosted by Matt Shomaker.
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