Becca’s GED Social Studies Blog

I’ve been talking a lot about government and stuff, but the best part of social studies to me is the history. I mean, learning about all the people and places… and we’ve all got history all around us. We’ve all got family backgrounds… and you  can learn a lot of history just by talking to your parents and grandparents about things that happened in their lifetime. That’s called an “oral history,” and it’s actually something real historians do a lot.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to doing a real oral history…try it yourself, with a friend, neighbor, or family member. You might be surprised what you learn!

http://dohistory.org/on_your_own/toolkit/oralHistory.html

Another good thing to do is visit historic locations in your area. You can learn about where you actually live. Here’s a link to the National Historic Landmarks page of the U.S. National Parks Service. You can search for historic landmarks near your home, anywhere in the United States. Then, pay them a visit… find out the history that’s right under your nose. And if you’re traveling around the U.S., you can find lots of great places to stop and learn something new.

http://www.nps.gov/history/nhl/designations/listsofNHLs.htm

Find some history… and don’t do all your studying in front of a computer. Because learning by doing is more fun and helps you learn better!

Have some fun with your GED studying…

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