1. This strategy we use in the classroom where I am at for student teaching. We (the cooperating teacher and I) make flash cards with the terms and the definitions. We then put the terms on the wall and the students have to match the definitions with the words. It works well with the students because they are able to see the definition with the term and repetition. It is easy to make and easy to implement which makes it a perfect strategy! I can get the website later for everyone who wants to make flash cards that look amazing!
2. The second strategy is called Critical Analysis Organizer from www5.esc13.net/socialstudies/docs/presentations/strategiesforsuccess.ppt.
This strategy helps students visualize a specific topic and the supporting details. This strategy helps students practice critical analysis. For example, a student could put a picture of a map in the middle and have supporting information all around the picture. This is a great strategy for visual learners and for students who need to organize their thoughts on one page.
3. The next strategy is from http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/. This website has so much to do! All the information could be used in a lesson or as a strategy for students to learn the information. The website is designed for kids to use but their is also a section for teacher resources. This is where you can find strategies to use in your classroom to help your students grasp a difficult topic.
4. This is another strategy I have seen at my placement. http://www.timeforkids.com/
We have used this website to get maps for the students to use. We then hang the maps on the wall to make a poster. The students LOVE to hang stuff on the wall and it is a great strategy for the students to remember the information. Every time we do something it seems they want to hang it on the wall. I just think this is a wonderful strategy (posters) for the students.
5. The last strategy that I have seen in my placement that seems to work well is repetition. We go over the same definitions and concepts almost everyday. With that the students are able to understand the terms and concepts. With repetition the information gets 'programmed' in their head and they are then able to do well on the tests.
I am learning a lot from my placement and the strategies I have mentioned above work where I am at now so I know I will use them in my classroom one day!
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