Modeling

Hands-on Manipulatives

Manipulatives are learning aids such as a

microscope tiles for counting.

Realia

Students have access to the real

thing.

Teacher models what is expected

of the student, usually a step-bystep lesson.

Pictures

The use of pictures to show

students what is being
discussed.

Graphs

overhead projector

Used when it is necessary to

use a combination of words
and pictures to better explain.

Demonstration

Teaches students by
going through the
process step-by-step

Visually represents numbers,

amounts, and demographics
about relevant information.

Multimedia

Use of different kinds of

equipment to teach the
lesson

Timelines

Visually represents numbers and events in sequential order.

Maps

Gives students a visual

representation of the
geography they are
talking about.