Using historical thinking skills in social studies encourages students to engage critically with the past and develop a deeper understanding of historical events. Key skills include sourcing, which involves analyzing the origin, purpose, and reliability of sources to assess their credibility. Contextualization helps students understand the broader historical context, considering social, political, and cultural factors influencing events. Corroboration requires comparing multiple sources to identify agreements or contradictions, ensuring accuracy. Cause and effect analysis explores the relationships between events, identifying how one action leads to another. Finally, continuity and change help students recognize what has evolved or remained consistent over time. These historical thinking skills not only foster critical analysis but also enable students to connect past events to contemporary issues, promoting informed citizenship and deeper engagement with history.