Social Studies Choice Boards
Social Studies • Differentiated Learning
Social Studies Choice Boards provide students with structured options for demonstrating their understanding of social studies concepts. Each choice board offers a variety of activities that appeal to different learning preferences, interests, and strengths, making them ideal for students with ADHD who benefit from choice and autonomy in their learning.
Benefits
- Provides structured choice to increase engagement and motivation
- Offers multiple ways to demonstrate understanding
- Accommodates different learning preferences and strengths
- Supports executive functioning with clear expectations
- Promotes student agency and self-determination
Included Materials
- 20 printable choice boards covering various social studies topics
- Digital versions for online learning environments
- Rubrics and assessment guides for each board
- Implementation suggestions and differentiation tips
- Student reflection templates and goal-setting tools
Choice boards are particularly beneficial for students with ADHD because they:
- Provide structured choice that reduces decision fatigue
- Allow students to work with their strengths and interests
- Break larger assignments into manageable tasks
- Include options for movement and hands-on learning
- Support time management with clear expectations for each task
- Offer opportunities for hyperfocus on areas of interest
Multiple Means of Engagement
Offers choice and autonomy to increase motivation and persistence
Multiple Means of Representation
Presents social studies content through various modalities and approaches
Multiple Means of Action & Expression
Allows students to demonstrate learning through various products and performances
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