Activities in SST classroom

Go to class with a smile
Quote – on ssc by Clement Mok. ( is it not rocket science. It’s a social science.


Simulation method.
Simplified version of real world situation.
Topics like – morality, democracy, patriotism, leadership etc…

Historical simulation
Simulation activities
Simulation games

Historical simulation  ( For eg:  Shekha Kapoor)


Dramatizatons in which past incidents are relieved and real characters portrayed.

 Simulation activities

Simulation games

Role play (Spontaneous ) == Differences
Dramatizations (based on script)


Laboratory method

Inquiry / discovery method
Encourage divergent thinking….
Eg- students can be required to find out the reasons for fuel shortage in the country.

Project method

Demonstrations


Helping students with the vast content.
- Pre teach key vocabulary with appropriate definition/ explanations.
- Chunk matter into manageable bits of information.
- Represent relevant information in graphic organizers.
The Fakebook Strategy
Create fake FB page for a person of importance.
Students

Storyboard teaching
“If history were taught in the form of stories …  ( Rudyard Kliping)


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Why learn social studies ?