History in our Backyard: Names and Places of Georgia
History in our Backyard
The History in our Backyard: The Names and Places of Georgia Podcast is an inquiry project where high school students in Student Leadership North conducted local history research about names of places in Georgia. Students analyzed primary sources using the Library of Congress’ archive and Teaching with Primary Sources strategies to write and record show notes with conversations about why local histories are important to understanding the meaning of place and civic identity. This grant funded the inaugural season of this podcast with five episodes about William Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport), Lake Lanier, Chickamauga, and Tallulah Falls.
YOUTUBE VIDEOS OF PODCAST RECORDINGS:
Innovation Academy Chickamauga
LISTEN TO THE HISTORY IN OUR BACKYARD FIRST SEASON PODCASTS:
April 3, 2025
Mercer Listening Event Photos
April 15, 2025
History in our Backyard Library of Congress Newsletter Article
April 24, 2025
Northview Listening Event Photos
May 1, 2025
TPS Newsletter Article About History in our Backyard
May 21, 2025
What an honor to meet with Adam Veale, Deputy Communications Director for Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-6)! I had the pleasure of presenting him with copies of the Student Leadership North History in our Backyard podcast book and sharing all the incredible work our student leaders have planned for the upcoming program year.
Congresswoman McBath has been such a champion for our program - even taking the time to write letters of recommendation for our grant projects. Her support means the world to us! It was truly special to sit down with Adam and showcase what makes our program so unique. Here's to building even stronger partnerships in our community and beyond!
Poster for conference use
