Rube Goldberg machines are an engaging way to give students practice in following a step-by-step process. Have students start small, such as getting a ball from the end of their machine into a bucket at the other end. Then, as they get experience, have them get creative with their machines, from turning a light to closing a door, their imagination is the limit!
5 Activities to Make History Come Alive for Your Students
If you had asked me as a high schooler what the purpose of social studies class was, I would have peeked at you from behind