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Teaching complex historical issues to adolescent students can be a challenge. With all of the names, dates, and complicated moral and cultural issues, the feat can seem insurmountable. But, through creativity, games, and other artistic and kinesthetic exercises, even events like the Cold War become manageable to any instructor hoping to educate their students. The following Social Studies – History Activities can help you get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Make a Timeline <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Creating an interactive class time line can help students visualize when events took place. By highlighting major events and the sequences of events, students are able to keep track of who, what, where, and when these key moments occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Word Wall <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Vocabulary is not just for English class! Creating a vocabulary wall can help students learn cultural terms and other words they may not normally recognize that are specific to this unit with students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Reading Rockets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Baseball Cards for History <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In small groups or partners, have students create “baseball cards” for important United States and Soviet Leaders, such as Joseph Stalin and Joseph McCarthy. Then, have them share with the class and hang them up to reinforce the information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Study Lib<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Guided Reading <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Understanding historical issues can actually come down to a student’s literacy level. By providing a guided reading worksheet, teachers can enrich students’ understanding of primary sources while simultaneously providing real-time student data about student learning. These questions can be adjusted to reading level accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Virtual Reality Tour of Berlin Wall <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n