Artifacts

A variety of artifacts of history and science will be discussed. These podcasts are meant for parents and teachers to discuss with their children and students.

A Fresh Year and a Fresh Start

A new classroom Social Studies Collaboration Project has begun. Listen to an interview with Beloit College grad. Morgan Lippert to find out more.

01-25
16:08

Artifact: The Quarter and George

Have a listen to some of George Washington’s obstacles over the course of his lifetime.

02-17
24:53

Sugar and the Triangular Trade

Learn about where sugar originated and its importance to the triangular trade.

11-03
23:45

The Macktown Tooth

Come hear about my recent experience as an amateur archaeologist. I am excited to share what we discovered and how a dig works.

09-23
18:25

Reflections on the 2019 Monticello Teacher Institute

I will be sharing 5 take always from the 2019 Monticello Teacher Institute. The artifact is a brick. What story does a brick have to tell?

08-26
19:43

Classroom Supply#2: Lined paper

Find out how long lined paper has existed, what it was formerly made of, and what it is made of now.

08-09
11:46

Classroom Supply #1: A Pencil

Why do we call it lead? Can we get lead poisoning from a pencil? What is that metal thingy called?

07-15
14:32

Automata: The House on the Rock and Discovery World

Two Wisconsin tourist stops and one artifact along with a tinker opportunity. This episode is about automata.

07-11
15:47

Victory Gardens Yesterday and Today

An episode covering the history of U.S. Victory Gardens during WWI and WWII, and how this community effort can be seen today.

07-11
13:10

The History of Ice Cream

Learn about the science and history of ice cream, along with some facts about Rock County’s history with the tasty treat.

06-19
29:40

The “Eyes” Have It

A look at invention, innovation, and improvement through the stereopticon.

06-05
14:38

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