Elementary Halloween specialty simulations

College and Career Awareness Escape Room | College and Career Exploration

Created by

This College and Career Escape Room is the perfect challenge for students to build teamwork and learn about awareness of their college and career options. Students will be exposed to college terminology, the branches of the military, and various career paths. Students are given the a scenario where there school is invade by aliens who want to learn about college and career options on earth and the only way to save everyone from infiltration is for students to work together to solve the chall

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career

Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit

Created by

Off the Page

Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, English Language Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Research, Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

SL.6.1b

, SL.6.1c

, SL.6.3

, SL.6.4

The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!

Created by

Inquire x Inspire

Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Projects, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

...

Also included in: GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)

Game of Life- budget simulation

Created by

Sarah's Science and More Store

In just one class period, your students will not only understand the importance of creating and sticking to a budget, but also practice creating one!- Students are randomly given a "career card" with correlating annual salary and average student loan debt, if applicable. - They will then use a chart to determine how much of their salary will be taken out in the form of federal tax withholding, state tax withholding, social security, and medicare. - They'll then be given a set of choice cards (

Subjects:

Economics , Life Skills, Math

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Lunch Bunch Games | Friendship Escape Room

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

This Friendship Escape Room is the perfect challenge for upper elementary and middle school students to build teamwork and learn about positive friendship skills. This challenge is meant to be given in a shorter time span than other escape rooms and is perfect for those lunch time groups! Students are given the a scenario where there school is infected with Bully Fever and to release the antidote students need to work together to solve the challenges, release the keys and solve the secret co

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career

Middle School Escape Room | Middle School Transition Lesson

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

Are your kids nervous about starting middle school? Do they have questions about what's going to be different, how hard it is or how they can make new friends? This Escape To Middle School is a fun transition activity for students starting middle school that will help them feel more at ease with the transition headed their way. Students will explore the differences between elementary school and middle school and look at ways to find success as a student in their new building.●●● To begin the

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Middle School Transition Bundle | Transition to Middle School

Would You Survive The Salem Witch Trials?

Created by

Wilson Workshop

NO PREP! Students will simulate what it was like to live in Salem during the time of the Witch Trials. Perfect activity to use during Halloween, after discussing the Witch Trials or Colonial America, or after teaching the Crucible! Google Compatible and includes a Slides-based worksheet for students to follow along! PLEASE NOTE: This activity is designed to do as a whole class, so it will show outcomes for all chosen decisions.If you enjoy the witch trials be sure to check out "Would You Survive

Subjects:

Halloween, Other (Specialty), Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CELLS CSI Investigation - Examining Plant and Animal Cells

Created by

iTeachSTEM

*TOP SELLING ITEM* In this lesson, students will be given a mystery to solve, based on their knowledge of cells. To solve the mystery, they need to know the major differences between plant and animal cells. Students apply their knowledge to a "real-life" scenario in which they must classify cells as plant or animal. Students will record their conclusions in a forensic lab report similar to one that could be used in court. This is an excellent activity for the end of a unit on plant and animal ce

Subjects:

Biology, Critical Thinking, Science

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Escape Room Solve the Mystery Challenge | Teamwork Activity | Breakout Game

Created by

Two Sharp Pencils

Bring the fun and excitement of a breakout room to your classroom! This cross curricular mystery challenge will have your students engaged, investigating and challenged from start to finish without the need of complicated locks or boxes. Students will work their way through 4 clues, each time they complete the clue challenge, they eliminate a suspect. You can use this as an introduction to teaching mysteries or a review day game!This is the PRINTABLE VERSION, the DIGITAL VERSION is available her

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: Mystery Activities Bundle | Escape Room | Graphic Organizers | Early Finishers

Oregon Trail: Simulation Game

Created by

VintageValdez

Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Games, Simulations, Lesson

Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark

Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative

Created by

The Alternative Way to Pre-K

The Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative helps ease students' anxiety by saying goodbye to family members and going to school by reviewing emotions and things that could make them feel better. This social story includes options for various family members and modes of transportation. How I use this resource: I keep one copy at school to reinforce and school and provide one copy at home for families to read before coming to school.Family members included:momdadparentsgrandma grandpa

Subjects:

Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Disney Halloween Virtual Field Trip Disneyland - Halloween Activities

Created by

LoveGrowsLearning

This Disney Halloween virtual field trip to Disneyland will be one of your students' favorite Halloween activities. Go on an adventure with your class to see a Tour of Disneyland, Halloween Activities, Halloween Show Special, and more! This Disneyland Halloween virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to your Halloween activities a Halloween class party.Save $$ and get this as part of

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

SL.K.1

, SL.K.1a

, SL.1.1

, SL.1.1a

, SL.2.1

...

Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons

Back to School Escape Room | Team Building Activities | First Week of School

Created by

Two Sharp Pencils

Are you ready to kick off the new school year with a thrilling and collaborative experience for your students? Our Back-to-School Escape Room Team Building Activities will make the first week of school unforgettable as students work together to solve puzzles, decode challenges, and build lasting connections.This is the PRINTABLE VERSION, the DIGITAL VERSION is available here. Why Choose Our Back-to-School Escape Room Team Building Activities?Engaging and Interactive: The escape room format adds

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: Escape Room Challenge Bundle | Breakout Games | Teamwork Challenges

College and Career Awareness Activities/Budgeting/Personal Financial Literacy

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

Want an engaging Career Lesson that will help kids understand the connection between lifestyle and salary? This Adulting Lesson is a great addition to any career and college awareness program. Students will learn all about budgeting and financial management as they enter the adult world, obtain a career, get paid a salary, make lifestyle choices, and pay bills. It's not until the end will they figure out if they can stay within a budget.●●● Students are given a career with a salary. Their sa

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Middle School Classroom Guidance Lessons Bundle | SEL Counseling Lessons

Wants and Needs Sort - 1st grade Social Studies Needs vs Wants Activities

Created by

Katelyn's Learning Studio

These interactive needs vs wants activities are perfect to teach your students about wants and needs, and to help them understand the consequences of choosing wants vs needs in real-life situations.PACKED with everything you need! Includes a lesson plan, simulation activity with teacher script, vocabulary aid, sorting activities, critical thinking worksheet, and writing activity.Description:This fun interactive activity sends students on an adventure simulation as they pack their backpacks with

Subjects:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Mock Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Classroom Mystery/Detective Simulation Game

Created by

Brenda Kovich

Stage a mock crime scene investigation in your classroom! Kids solve the mystery through observation and science labs. They study crime scene photos, gather clues, analyze fingerprints, and experiment with powders and chromatography. Students love participating in this forensic science simulation - and cracking the case!Open the preview to take a closer look at the game-like project. The crime scene and detective activities are laid out for you. With a few common household items (such as pens, p

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading, Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: The ULTIMATE Mystery Unit - A Fun Detective-Themed Genre Study - 4th & 5th Grade

Taxation without Representation! Simulation & Reader's Theater

Created by

JB Creations

Students will actively engage in this hands on activity that was developed to give students a solid understanding of the unfair taxing practices on the colonists by the British in 1773. Students will participate in various roles to simulate how the feelings and actions resulting from this time in history ultimately led to the beginning of their fight for independence!√ Purchase this within my American Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities to save money!Please visit my store (JB Creations) for

Subjects:

Oral Communication, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle

Nap and Rest Time Social Narrative

Created by

The Alternative Way to Pre-K

The rest and nap time social story teaches students nap time expectations. With positive behavior visuals and symbolated text, you can teach and reinforce rest time rules. Includes both symbolated and standard text. For the bedtime social story click HERE.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KFree Do Not Disturb Nap and Rest Time SignSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryCalm Down Book Soc

Subjects:

Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Credit Card Simulation

Created by

Classroom on a Cart

Included in this product you will find a credit card simulation activity that requires students to choose between three different furniture store credit cards (all with different interest rates and special deals). After they choose a credit card and fill out an application, they will practice calculating monthly interest, minimum payments, and remaining balance on a well organized chart that is provided for them. Next, they will use an Excel Spreadsheet (included) to do those same calculations a

Subjects:

Life Skills, Other (Math), Special Education

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

New School and Class Social Narrative

Created by

The Alternative Way to Pre-K

This customizable new school, grade, and class social story will ease student's anxiety when transitioning for the upcoming school year. Help prepare students for their new classroom and teachers. Customize with name, pictures, or provided pictures with both symbolated and standard text to create six different books! Option to include pictures of the new school and/or classroom. With so many options this resource is very versatile and can address many student's needs!For the distance learning, O

Subjects:

Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

How to Code a Sandcastle: An Unplugged Coding Activity

Created by

Lessons By Sandy

Want a super fun way to teach coding without a computer to students? Check out this unplugged activity that goes perfectly with the book How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk! This activity has everything you need, even if you don’t have the book! Just create a grid, print out the signs, and you're good to go!Here's what is included:1) Action signs (Compass Rose, North, South, East, West, Jump over, Pick up Bucket, Empty the Buckets, Move Forward, Turn Left, Turn Right)2) Gameboard signs (St

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Library Skills

Grades:

PreK - 5th

Types:

Printables, Games, Simulations

Quickie Stock Market Simulation

Created by

Mrs Funny Business

This assignment is designed to take only one day, and is for a short introduction to the stock market for grades 5-12.This is a VERY fun an interactive lesson! My 7th students absolutely loved it and wanted to keep trying it again and again. It was fun to watch them light up as they started to get a small idea of what investing in the stock market really means! At the push of a button, 5 random stocks are chosen from a hidden list of 140. The students decide how much to invest in each stock, the

Subjects:

Business

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Simulations

Halloween Escape Room - Digital & ELA Skill-Based!

Created by

Smiling in Sixth

This Halloween digital escape room is a fun way for kids to practice some key English Language Arts skills while be a completely no prep activity for you! This fun digital escape room is completed on Google Forms. Students will be a part of a group of friend’s adventure that begins when they accept a dare to go into a haunted house on Halloween night. The friends get trapped in the house by the mansion’s ghost and must solve 12 clues and complete 12 ELA skill-based challenges to move on to the n

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Games, Simulations

Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students, s

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Scripts, Simulations

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