During Thursday's class, we held a trade fair. Each student in our class brought something with them to trade. When we were told about this, I wasn't sure what I would bring because I wanted to make sure that it was something that people would want. I wanted someone to be excited about taking home what I had made. What I ended up making was three pop-tab bracelets. I used to make belts out of pop-tabs in high school, so I figured a bracelet would be easy to make. I was satisfied with what I would be bringing to the class trade fair.
I was very excited to participate in the trade fair because I saw some very interesting things that people had brought. I was really impressed with everyone's contributions. It really added meaning to the fact that everyone has their own talents, and things that they are capable of doing. Seeing all of the items made me appreciate everyone that much more.
During the trade fair, I traded my three bracelets for a breast cancer awareness hair accessory, a plate of treats, and a hair clip. I was satisfied with what I traded my bracelets for. I feel that this activity is something that would really add meaning to teaching Social Studies.
Teaching about things that happened hundreds of years ago can be very difficult because students aren't able to make connections. By having a trade fair, you not only help them make the connection with the way that life was in the past, but also help build a stronger sense of community, and communication skills. I am very glad that I participated in this activity because it helped me learn about how to make Social Studies meaningful, as well as get to know my classmates a little better.
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