Book details

Hands-on History: Ancient Civilizations Activities – Teacher Resource Provides Fun Games and Simulations that Support Hands-On Learning (Social Studies Classroom Resource)
Description
Making learning fun and interactive builds excitement for your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for the study of Ancient Civilizations such as ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, Greece, and Rome. These hands-on activities are aligned to state and national standards and support college and career readiness skills. The hands-on lessons foster engagement, teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking. In addition to history-based lessons, this resource includes grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. The games in Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history. About Shell Education: Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
176 pages
Why to read
- The book serves as a valuable resource for teachers looking to diversify their teaching methods. It can be easily integrated into the social studies curriculum and adapted for different grade levels, making it a flexible addition to any classroom.
- The resource encourages active participation, which is a key component of hands-on learning. This approach caters to various learning styles and can help students develop a deeper, more personal connection to the material.
- By participating in simulations and fun games, students are challenged to think critically about historical events and to use creativity in problem-solving, which can lead to a more nuanced understanding of the past.
- The interactive activities and games provided in Garth Sundem's book offer a dynamic way to engage with historical content, making complex ideas about ancient societies more accessible and memorable for both students and educators.