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7th grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa british history simulations
Why did people go on The Crusades in the Middle Ages? INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT
If you're looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to learn why some people went on the Crusades from Europe, this interactive PowerPoint and question sheet. It's based on the idea of 'choose your own adventure' games. They 'time travel' back to Medieval England and find out the reasons why people went on the crusades to Jerusalem. Students have to navigate their way through the presentation making decisions on who they 'speak' to and what they read in order to answer the questi
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3rd - 7th
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Colonial Government Simulation Activity
This activity gives students a chance to more fully explore and understand how the different parts of English colonial government functioned by giving them a chance to solve problems experienced by an actual English colony. Students will take on several different roles, and by acting out of their assigned roles, they will gain an understanding how a colonial charter, assembly, and governor all interacted and worked together to establish rule of law in the New World. This is a great simulation ac
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Create Your Own Medieval Manor: Map Simulation
To create a more immersive experience I created this fun simulation to guide students through the different parts of a fief and manor. Anyone can show a canned image of a diagrammed manor. But in this simulation students become a medieval lord or lady and design their own following a realistic storyline. Lots of fun and educational!
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3rd - 8th
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The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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5th - 12th
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Stamp Act Activity
This simulation is awesome. Teach kids about the benefit of uniting together for a common cause "peacefully." Teach them about ways of standing up for their rights. This activity will enhance their learning experience outside of the classroom. Your students will learn that there is strength when they are united, they are going to learn correct ways of protesting (Petitions, Peaceful Protests, Etc.). They are going to value one another's opinion. See what they can come up with. Collaborate
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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War of the Roses - English History Simulation
An exciting simulation which allows students to immerse themselves in the role of a noble family during the time of the Lancaster and York wars. Students will work together in teams to make decisions, change sides, and support or overthrow the ruling family of England. The simulation takes the class through many of the major battles while teaching them about the history of England.
I designed this simulation for our fifth grade teachers' Tudor unit as a Motivational Introduction. It can also
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5th - 8th
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The Stamp Act (1765), An Engaging Play
As a classroom teacher I love to get my students up and active in class. Here is another chance to do just that. This time it is about the hated Stamp Act. I've also included some follow up questions that I discuss with my students or have them journal once we finish the play. Here is what's covered in this play:British viewpoint on taxing their colonies in North America.A description of the stamp tax and why it was enacted.The Virginia Resolves.The Stamp Act Congress and the writing of the Dec
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5th - 12th
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Christmas DIGITAL Escape Room BUNDLE No Prep!
Get BOTH of my Christmas Digital Escape Rooms that are NO PREP for a discount when you buy the bundle. These escape rooms will give your students the fun experience of helping Santa be ready for Christmas Eve in the North Pole AND a scavenger hunt at a school's Holiday Jubilee! The North Pole Escape Room has 12 ELA skill-based challenges and 12 tasks to complete. The Holiday Jubilee Escape Room has 14 ELA skill-based challenges and 22 tasks! These are both all digital and are done in Google F
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5th - 8th
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Social Skills Task Cards | Winter Break | Winter Holiday | Conversation
Do your kids struggle with conversations? Want to prepare them for coversations and social situations they may experience over their winter break? These Winter Break/Christmas Social Skills Task Cards have 64 task cards that will help your students practice how to enter and maintain conversations dealing with Christmas, New Years, holidays and winter break, problem solve difficult situations that might arise, practice body language and wording of answers for situations, and talk about what the
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4th - 10th
Also included in:Â Social Skills Task Card Bundle
Christmas Traditions History Holiday Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Explore the history of Christmas and Christmas holiday traditions from around the world! Your students will explore leading theories about the history of Christmas traditions with this festive crime scene investigation activity that encourages engagement and original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Christmas and its traditions. Leading theories about the making of modern Christmas traditions are provided, spanning from R
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5th - 10th
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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store o
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5th - 12th
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War College of the French and Indian War - A Simulation!
Presented at NCSS 2013 in St. Louis. Please read the description below :--)Here is an exciting unit to help you bring the French and Indian War alive in your classroom. You can do the whole unit or use some of the lessons depending on what works best for you! Students become cadets at a fictional British military academy at the outbreak of the French and Indian War. Cadets experience a variety of fun activities as they earn points toward their graduation day! Plenty of history, plenty of fun! T
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6th - 12th
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"Catch Me When You Can", A Whodunnit mystery about Jack the Ripper
I created this simulation to give my middle school students the opportunity to experience the Jack the Ripper phenomena. This simulation does not focus so much on the gory nature of the crime. Instead, the students become the detectives of the Whitechapel district of the London Metropolitan police. It becomes a race to catch Jack. The students get to make decisions and experience the consequences of their decisions as well. The whole class is involved and they are soon very engaged in the invest
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7th - 12th
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Winter Holidays Christmas Around the World Music Traditions Activity Lesson
Explore winter holiday and Christmas music culture and traditions from around the world! This activity will take your students on an engaging tour of diverse winter holiday and Christmas music customs, and learn about the global instruments used in traditional holiday music!Your students will learn about diverse music holiday traditions that are celebrated around the world, and journey to ten notable countries. This activity is a perfect way to promote cultural diversity around the holidays! St
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3rd - 8th
Christmas DIGITAL Escape Room NO PREP! Escape to Winter Break
This digital escape room is a fun way for kids to practice some key ELA skills while being a completely NO PREP activity for you!This fun digital escape room is completed on Google Forms. Students will be participating in a scavenger hunt at their school's Holiday Jubilee in hopes of not only winning, but also escaping to winter break. Students will have to solve 22 clues and complete 14 ELA skill-based challenges to move on to the next section and finish the scavenger hunt. This will keep stu
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Christmas DIGITAL Escape Room BUNDLE No Prep!
Forensic Science Crime Scene Investigation Middle School Holiday Lesson Plans
Forensic Science Activities are a fun, yet educational, way to celebrate holidays without sacrificing instruction time in Middle School. This collection of forensic science crime scene investigation (CSI) activities includes 4 engaging laboratory activities that infuse the excitement of holidays with the intrigue of forensic science. Each activity is specifically designed for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade and provides a unique opportunity for students to apply forensic science techniques in a fun
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5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, 5-PS1-3
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS1-1
Life in the New England Colonies, A Play
I love getting my students involved in their learning. I created this play to help teach life in the New England colonies. This is a great enhancement to any lesson about the New England colonies. Included in the play are references to:-subsistence farming-soil conditions in New England (rocky soil)-slavery in New England-Growth of Trade - timber and fishing/whaling industries especially-Town life - schools, green/commons, some trades-Triangular trade-The Navigation Acts-New England colonies ide
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6th - 12th
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Magna Carta, the Great Charter ( a classroom play)
Having my students involved in the learning process in my room is so much fun. Here is a 10-15 minute play to help bring alive history in your classroom!I use the Magna Carta play to help introduce the important topic of the Magna Carta. Currently, I am using this as part of an American History classroom. We are learning about the Roots of Representative Government. Students learn about the "rights" written in the Magna Carta. However, this resource can be used in many different ways with other
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6th - 12th
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Forensic Science Christmas Activity Crime Scene Investigation & Fat Analysis
Looking for a FUN Forensic Science Christmas Activity? This public-school, low-prep activity is EASY to set up and FUN for students! Students will use brown paper bags to investigate the fat content of cookies. This information will be used to solve a holiday mystery. Then, students will examine motives for each suspect in the mystery and write a short article. Your students will love this Holiday-themed, engaging FUN FORENSICS activity... NO ONE DIES! This activity aligns with Next Generation S
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5th - 10th
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MS-LS1-7
, 5-PS1-3
Urbanization Map Simulation (Industrial Revolution)
Students can learn about the Industrial Revolution from the perspective of their own town. They will map out a town starting in 1745 and see how it changes and grows up to 1850. Students will have to deal with the challenges of urban planning such as changing industries, needs to improve transportation, and rising populations. Lesson includes slides to present to students for them to follow along as they draw and build their city and a teacher script with the story of the town to guide students
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6th - 12th
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Revolutionary War- Taxation without Representation Simulation
Social Studies Simulations are a nice interactive learning piece, and they pair nicely with text resources. This is a taxation without representation simulation. The lesson plan and materials are all included! I use it in my 5th grade classroom, and my kids love it. I hope you like it!
This item includes:
- lesson plan
- students roles (must be cut apart)
- possible laws to tax (kids should also make up their own)
- printable crown (in case you don't have one)
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4th - 8th
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Plays and skits for early American History - Plymouth to the American Revolution
Brand new to TpT in 2022. This is the most recent updated collection of plays and skits I've used in my US history classes for many years now. I love having my students get engaged and active in the classroom. Most of these plays and skits are used to support a topic that we are learning. They last anywhere from 5-15 minutes. They are a great way to make history come alive in your room!Most are sold separately on my TpT store. You can read their descriptions there. The list in this bundle includ
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6th - 12th
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worksheet christmas for teacher
Immerse your classroom in the enchantment of the holiday season with this comprehensive and editable Christmas Classroom Decor Bundle. The bundle encapsulates the spirit of the season while offering customization to suit your unique teaching style.Seasonal Posters and Signs: Adorn your walls with seasonal posters featuring motivational messages, educational content, and captivating holiday illustrations. Each poster is editable, allowing you to tailor them to your curriculum or display important
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mock Hearing of Deportation of Acadians
Students participate in a mock hearing on the deportation of Acadians. Student roles include British magistrates, Crown lawyers, Acadian lawyers, Crown witnesses, Acadian witnesses, and journalists.
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7th - 10th
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