Obscure Histories

YOUR PROBLEM

I need to personalize my lesson plans to student ability levels.

I need online history resources from a trusted source.

I need material that is scalable

I need a video and graphics for discussion.

I need something catchy to introduce an important topic.

I need rigorous material to teach critical thinking skills.

THE BIGGER PROBLEM

Students think history is boring.

You're bored teaching the same stories.

History texts are expensive and difficult to update regularly.

History texts lack content and peripherals that engage students.

History texts lack up-to-date resources for flipped classrooms.

THE HISTORIES

ODD HISTORIES WITH A STEM EMPHASIS

SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | MATHEMATICS

COMMON CORE ALIGNED & PRIMARY SOURCED

Grace Hopper Mathematician, Computer Programmer, Navy Rear Admiral	Irene Morgan Before Rosa Parks, Morgan defied the law in a case that went to the Supreme Court
Paquiquineo/Don Luis A Native turned Jesuit Missionary toured the world, returned, and disappeared.	Pilgrim Ban on Christmas In the 17th Century, the American Pilgrims banned Christmas celebrations for decades.
Niels Stensen Father of Modern Geology and Neuroanatomist	Francisca Rojas Fingerprints The first used of forensic fingerprinting happened in Buenos Aries, Argentina
Japanese Temple Geometry Tokugawa Geometry before the introduction of Western Mathematics	Hanaoka Seishu Developed general anesthesia in Japan.
Hiram Bingham: Saved thousands-WWII Low-level U.S. diplomat who helps hundreds of Jews escape Vichy France.	Georges Méliès Pioneer in film and special effects, and conjuror.
Wingfoot Express Distaster in Chicago, 1919.	Dr. Mary Walker Battlefield surgeon during the Civil War, Medal of Honor recipient.
Bushnell's Turtle World's first attack submarine was used during the American Revolution.	Kate Shelley Kate Shelley crossed a bridge in a deluge, and saved a train full of people.
Billy Mitchell Founded the U.S. Air Force	Katterfelto Quack doctor demonstrated microorganism, and got into trouble during an epidemic.
Greely's Expedition Trapped in Greenland for years.	Cleo's Pearl Dissolved a pearl in vinegar to beat Antony in a bet.
Greatrakes Faith healer of the "King's Evil" threatened the newly restored King Charles II.	Saba Saba The number 7/7 has a deep political meaning in Kenya.
Comet of 1680 Astronomer helped Newton prove orbits and gravity, without credit.	Bottle Conjuror How a magician started a riot in c. 18th London.