As a teacher, it's always important to find new and innovative ways to engage students and develop their critical thinking skills. Social studies, in particular, provides ample opportunity for students to learn about the world around them and develop their analytical abilities. In this blog post, we'll explore how using hexagons can be a fun and effective way to build critical thinking skills in social studies. What are Hexagons? Hexagons are six-sided shapes that can be used as a visual tool to help students understand complex concepts and relationships. They are an excellent way to organize information, create connections between ideas, and encourage students to think critically about the information they are learning. How Hexagons Build Critical Thinking Skills Encourages Active Learning: By using hexagons, students are actively engaged in the learning process. They are required to organize and analyze information, think critically about relationships, and draw conclusions.
At TEACHING HISTORY CREATIVELY, our mission is to inspire and empower teachers to embrace creativity and critical thinking in their classrooms. We believe that every student has the potential to be a creative and independent thinker, and it is our goal to provide teachers with the resources and support they need to foster these skills in their students.