Sequencing

In Social Studies content, it is extremely important to sequence events. The time order of social studies is extremely important and relevant to the content of any history. [] [] What is sequencing? [] (Sequencing in Nonfiction specifically...) Has example books and activities to practice...

Ideas: Start with simpler ideas, and then use this concept and apply it to your social studies content.

-Using a gumball machine. Put these steps in order. Beginning with a simple concept like a bubble gum machine will help the students get used to the concept of sequencing so that they can do it with more complex material, like their social studies content. Once they have mastered putting the events in the correct sequence, they can then make up their own 8 items to place out of sequence and give it to a friend to figure out!
 * //Directions: Uncover the hidden picture by putting the terms in order. Enter the numbers 1 through 8 in the fields provided.// ||  ||   || Put the gumball in your mouth. ||   ||   || Open up the small door. ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || Get out the correct coin for the machine you will use. ||   ||   || Blow a bubble if you wish! ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || Put the coin in the machine. ||   ||   || Turn the knob all the way. ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || Let the gumball fall into your hand. ||   ||   || Start chewing the gum. ||   ||   ||   ||

Change the descriptions to fit a timeline of events leading up to the Spanish-American War, the actual war, and the results of the war.
 * //Directions: Uncover the hidden picture by putting the terms in order. Enter the numbers 1 through 8 in the fields provided.// ||  ||   || A stolen letter as released in the newspapers that badmouthed President McKinley. ||   ||   || President McKinley declared war on Spain. ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || The U.S. gained Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. ||   ||   || The U.S. became a World Power. ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || The U.S. had a war with Spain that lasted ten days. ||   ||   || Cuba was still under Spanish rule but the United States wanted to remain neutral. ||   ||   ||
 * ||  || The //US Maine// blew up in Havana Harbor. ||   ||   || The U.S. won the war against Spain, helping Cuba gain its independence. ||   ||   ||   ||