WHAT IS THE DOLPHIN SOCIETY?

We are excited to announce a membership program for teachers and parents who love Classical Historian's Socratic approach to history. The Dolphin Society exists to encourage its members in their noble work as teachers of history, to rejoice with them in the privilege of training the young, and to equip them to be masters of the art of history education.  Many Dolphin Society materials are designed to be used directly with your students and children.   

OUR PHILOSOPHY
Everything in The Dolphin Society is intentionally designed to fulfill one of our three foundational purposes:
  • To equip parents and educators to lead students to understand, engage with, and love history. Continuous personal training not only hones our knowledge and skills as historians, it also fosters habits of thinking and action that enable a teacher to better instruct and inspire young students. In an age of information overload, The Dolphin Society offers time-tested, needed support for Socratic teachers.​
  • To lighten the burden of a busy educator or homeschooling parent by providing Socratic teaching resources. Even if you know history and lead Socratic discussions with confidence, having access to hundreds of resources for various grade levels in print, audio, and video makes teaching simpler. The Dolphin Society makes it easier to meet and go beyond changing standards and requirements all Socratic history teachers face.​ Many of these materials may be used directly with your students.
  • To provide fellowship for all teachers, parents, and budding historians who wish to know and teach history the Socratic way. To learn and teach history, one needs an active community for discussion and fellowship. Dolphin Society members form a community that inspires, educates, and edifies.

MEMBER BENEFITS

10% DISCOUNT ON All CLASSICAL HISTORIAN PRODUCTS 
Dolphin Club Members enjoy a 10% discount on all Classical Historian history games, curriculum, and videos.
THE SOCRATIC APPROACH TO HISTORY
Members receive exclusive access to videos and podcasts purpose-built for the Socratic teacher. Our materials train, support, and provide guidance for every aspect of the Socratic approach to history from ancient to modern times. Benefits include:
  • 6 hours of updated Teaching the Socratic Discussion in History training videos
  • 20 hours of podcasts that guide teachers how to lead the Socratic discussion in 60 different open-ended questions in various history time periods
  • 4 hours of Student Socratic discussions in the areas of Ancient Civilizations, Medieval Civilizations, and American History
Members receive exclusive access to over 50 hours of videos and podcasts that teach American history from a traditional perspective that honors  liberty. Use these directly with your children and students. This includes:
  • The 88-video The Story of Liberty history course
  • 11 podcasts and text downloads of America’s Federal Holidays, The True Story
  • The soon-to-be-released audiobook for The Story of Liberty, America’s Ancient Heritage through the Civil War
ARTICLES &  BIOGRAPHIES​
Members receive exclusive access to over 150 podcasts and articles about the historical context of current events. They also receive podcasts and biographies about important people from throughout history for a total of more than 25 hours of podcasts. Members will develop an understanding of the history behind important events and learn about the people who shape the past. Sample articles include:
  • The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
  • War in the Ukraine
  • The Electoral College: How is a U.S. President Elected?
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HISTORY & CONSTITUTION BEE
Member children receive entry into the Monthly History and Constitution Game Club and Bee. This is an exciting and educational game quiz led by John De Gree.
TEACHER RESOURCES
Members receive exclusive access to dozens of educational podcasts, videos, presentations, and articles. In addition, they receive 32 Teacher Newsletters designed to foster teacher/parent communication. Sample presentations include:
  • How to Teach History with Games and the Socratic Discussion
  • Classroom Management Tips
  • The Five Steps of Teaching the Socratic Discussion in History
  • President Washington and President Trump, our First and Forty-Fifth Presidents
  • Video Lessons for Classroom Management Tips
  • ​Socratic Discussion Guides for Take a Stand! and possible student answers 
  • Grammar/Vocabulary Lists for Historical Time Periods
​Coming Soon…..
  • History Tests for Every Grade Level​
BOOK CLUB
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The purpose of The Dolphin Society Book Club is to hone our craft as historians by discussing great books. 
​Our books this year:
1. Liberty or Death, The French Revolution, by Peter McPhee: 
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300228694, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300228694  On Amazon
2. The Ancient Regime and the Revolution, by Alexis de Tocqueville, 
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 014144164X, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0141441641 On Amazon
   
​Book Club members:
  • Read and discuss history books
  • Learn how to teach world and American history
  • Engage in Socratic discussions with other Club members
  • Discover how to lead Socratic discussions on historical topics
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THE  DOLPHIN SOCIETY TOUR
with John De Gree

WANT TO JOIN THE CLUB?
Choose from the buttons below to sign up.  Once a member, you'll be able to  access all the resources on our website. We'll add content each and every month, and notify you every time there's something new.
Membership dues are $9.00 per month. Sign up for a whole year for $99.00.