NMS Teaches
Newtown Middle School
This is NMS Teaches - a podcast featuring the students and teachers of Newtown Middle School, covering the topics from their classroom for our local communities and the world at large. Each season will feature a new teacher and topic, and every episode is curated by the students themselves.
Episodes
The Controversial 1860 Presidential Election
In this episode, we will talk about the 1860 Presidential Election. One of the discussion points is about the election its significance in American history. The second point will be about the candidates and their positions about the issues of slave and state rights. The final discussion will be about how the outcome affected the tension between the North and the South, eventually leading to them breaking apart.
John Brown: An Intense Mission to Liberate Slaves
We are discussing one of the most important abolitionists in American History: John Brown. His mindset changed the subject of slavery and influenced many American minds. HIs exploits and things that he has done are still arguable, and the actions that he took are still considered controversial.
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
We discuss the Lincoln-Douglas debates and the impact they had during the period before the Civil War.
The Impactful Dred Scott Decision
This is a overview of the Scott vs Sanford case.
The Battle of Beliefs in the 1850s
We will discuss who Sumner and Brooks are and why theyare remembered in American history. We will also talkabout the event that happened between Sumner and Brooks and why it was a significant event. In addition, we will discuss how the altercation between Sumner and Brooks reflects the deep divisions and tensions over slavery in the mid–19th century.
The Blood that was Lost in Kansas
We will be talking about the event known as "Bleeding Kansas." There were two groups: Pro-slavery and Anti-slavery. And what was the Bleeding Kansas.
A Controversial Book: Uncle Tom’s Cabin
In this episode we will describe the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin. This book featured the opposing views in the North and the South about slavery. It was also an influence on the CivilWar.
Fugitive Slave Act
This act required runaway slaves to be forced back to their owners. Even if they were in a free slave state.
Compromise of 1850
The Compromise of 1850 brought a bunch of new states and united many states. It settled a Texas boundary dispute, and established a stricter Fugitive Slave Act.
The Underground Railroad
Listeners will learn about what the UndergroundRailroad is itself, some key figures involved, and how itwas an important part in the Civil War. We'll also get intospecifics about where it traveled, and each role that people played.
Abolitionism
This is a podcast where we talk about abolitionism andwhat it was and some of the people that wanted to help stop it.
Slavery Recap
We will be discussing why slavery started and how itformed into what it became. We will also discuss whatslaves had to go through and how slavery affected our economy.
Season 1 with Ms Fernandez
Join Ms Fernandez and her 8th Grade Social Studies class as they explore the causes of the Civil War in our first season of the podcast.
What is NMS Teaches?
Join Principal Tim Long as he introduces NMS Teaches, a new podcast produced by Newtown Middle School students to share their classrooms and newfound knowledge with the world.