Hands on Experience

But research is now showing that students learn and retain information better when they are given multiple facets. Studies show that students learn best when learning is active, when they are engaged in hands-on classroom games and activities , and involved in what they are learning. Scientists believe that when children use all of their senses it helps the brain create pathways that make it easier and quicker to retain information. In fact, students of all ages can benefit from adding hands-on classroom games and activities to their learning. Social studies involves learning about history, geography , and government , among many other topics.