Suggested Instructional Strategies Applications of Social Studies provides students with a framework of developmental skills and processes that will be used throughout the curriculum. At this level, students research archaeological evidence and historical documentation from ancient cultures and consider various perspectives and possible courses of action with respect to global problems or issues. Bring to class an artifact and have students in small groups hypothesize about aspects of the culture from which it may be derived. Then give students secondary sources and ask them to adjust their hypotheses accordingly. Ask groups of students to each create a series of artifacts that reflect attributes of an imaginary ancient culture.
Groups exchange the artifacts and try to interpret one another's cultures.
Ask groups to then analyse the spread of the innovation or concept to other cultures. Students can design and produce a video documentary about the innovation or concept, including charts, graphs, maps, commentary, and critiques. Debaters should consider the impact of the past on the present. Have students then design and implement courses of action to deal with this issue and present their recommendations to the appropriate branch of the United Nations. Suggested Assessment Strategies Assessment strategies provide opportunities to check on students' research and analytical skills and to gather evidence of critical-thinking skills.