Social Studies Instruction for ELLs from Colorin Colorado
Social Studies Strategies from More Than English
Historical Timeline: Have students create a timeline of historical events or people related to the historical period being studied, and place them in chronological order.
Historical Maps: Provide historical maps related to the period, and have students label them with important locations, landmarks, and events.
Historical Figure Interviews: Have students research historical figures and create interview questions, then interview each other in pairs or small groups.
Historical Simulations: Have students participate in a historical simulation, such as a reenactment of a historical event or a mock trial.
Historical Writing Prompts: Provide writing prompts related to the historical period, such as writing a diary entry from the perspective of a historical figure or writing a persuasive essay about a historical event.
Historical Research Projects: Have students work in small groups to research a historical event, figure, or theme, and create a presentation to share their findings.
Historical Document Analysis: Provide historical documents such as letters, diaries, or speeches, and have students analyze them for historical context and meaning.
Historical Role Play: Assign students roles such as historical figures or fictional characters from the period, and have them act out scenes related to the historical events being studied.
Historical Video Analysis: Provide videos related to the historical period, and have students analyze them for historical accuracy and significance.
Historical Artifact Investigation: Provide historical artifacts such as photographs, objects, or paintings, and have students investigate their historical context and significance.