SS Teaching Strategies

Living Images of History

With this teaching strategy, groups of students work together to bring historical images to life. “Living images” help students develop a deeper understanding of a particular moment in history. See http://www.facing.org/resources/strategies/living-images-bringing-histor for full details.

Portraiture

Using portraits from the National Portrait Gallery to engage children into inquiry about topics like: America now, Communities, Social Justice, and many more. See http://www.npg.si.edu/education/resource2.html