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events with events of the past. This and present, and facilitate a class who are hesitant about changing their
is a great technique to pair with the discussion where students discuss instruction, I advise you to start small.
three previously suggested strategies. their findings. Connecting the past with Try one strategy and see how it works,
Craft a question that aligns with your the present helps students realize that and do not hesitate to ask your students
end game, have students prepare history is alive. or a colleague for feedback. You have
their answer to the question using Teachers should feel empowered to take 180 tries to get it right!
primary source evidence (provided these suggestions and tailor them to
by you or researched by the fit their students’ needs. For educators
students themselves) from the past

About the Author

Melissa Hodgson is the Supervisor of Social Studies for Montgomery High School in Skillman, NJ.
She has been a social studies educator in New Jersey high schools for 17 years. She has earned a
B.A. in Political Science and M.P.A. from Seton Hall University and an M.A. in Education from Saint
Peter’s University. Melissa is grateful to supervise an amazing group of teachers who constantly strive to
improve their craft.

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