1) Poetry: When students write a poem based upon social studies content, it stresses their minds. Even for those students who struggle with poetry writing, here are some poems which follow a formula.This link will connect you to some NO PREP poetry assignments and rubrics!
2) Creating crossword puzzles: This a fun and simply way for students to demonstrate their understanding of basic social studies vocabulary. Here is a link to a free online crossword puzzle maker.
3) Letter writing: Have students write a letter to the editor that states their reasons supporting a historical position, such as women's right to vote. Or students might write a letter to a relative about their witness to a historical event. This is simple, but very engaging for the students!
4) Obituary: Students write an obituary about a historical person. This is a fun and engaging way for students to demonstrate their understanding about a historical person.
5) Using analogies. Washington DC is to the USA as Tokyo is to ________....The answer is Japan. This really gets my students thinking. Analogies can be used in many social studies disciplines. I analogies in geography, history, and government. Students love them! Here is one lesson I've used that combines sports and geography!
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