History seemed so far away from their everyday lives. Towle had her students inspect artifacts, like newspaper articles and pictures. They would work in teams to uncover the history of where these pictures or articles took place. This is only one way to help students make a connection with history. Towle understands the importance of helping students make a connection to history.
Literature is another great way.
Gathering a multitude of fiction from different genres, students can learn about history in a fun way. I want students to be able to read about colonial America through fiction and non-fiction. Folktales and fantasy books are great, because it makes history more fun and colorful to the students. Peter Hiller explains that using art within the social studies curriculum as a culmination to what was learned helps make the connection unforgettable. After the students research colonial America through texts, he suggests that they create models of objects and dolls that existed during colonial times.