Three Easy Immersive Activities to Teach Ancient History

If you’re new to hands-on learning, or have used it for some time, you may be asking yourself, “What do I look for when selecting hands-on learning resources?”

Many social studies teachers want to inspire their students to apply what they are learning in class outside of school.

This geography activity makes maps applicable to student lives by getting students out of their chairs and interacting with the material.

Here’s a quick and easy summary of everything you need to know about hands-on learning for social studies.

Many social studies K-12 teachers I’ve talked to want to introduce hands-on and experiential learning into their classrooms but are overwhelmed by where to start and how to implement it.

Role-playing simulations are great for retention, comprehension, literacy, and group decision-making.

Rapid advances in brain-based imaging teach us that students need meaning in order to recall information, according to Differentiation and the Brain by David A.