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8th grade Halloween civics simulations

Insanity Plea -- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

Created by

This is a fun activity to help students analyze a classic short story and practice using logical evidence and reason in persuasive writing and speech. NOTICE that this "Insanity Plea" activity is included in the Psychotic Short Stories unit, so don't purchase both as you'd be paying twice for the same thing! One of the most fascinating aspects of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," is the fact that the narrator insists so adamantly that he is NOT insane while explaini

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law

Created by

Mister Harms

Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1d

, W.7.2a

, W.7.2b

, W.7.2d

...

Also included in: Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle

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

Articles of Confederation Simulation

Created by

Ms Social Studies Teacher

This item is apart of a bundle! Teaching the Articles of Confederation? Need a engaging way for students to practice the knowledge they just learned? Have the students participate in the Congress of Confederation and work with other states to get task done for the United States.I conduct this simulation in my own classroom and the students love it! They really get into the role of the states and debate!Students walk away with a better understand of not just the weaknesses, but WHY the Articles o

Subjects:

Civics, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

GATE, Simulations

Also included in: Foundations of Government : Law Codes to Declaration of Independence Bundle

Forms of Government Simulation

Created by

Tully's Teaching Emporium

In this simulation the entire class will be able to experience every form of government. I usually open the Forms of Government unit with this simulation and my students LOVE IT! They talk about it for years. This purchase will include: -Detailed teacher instructions and explanations of every form of government.- Printer Friendly Student Simulation Chart-Answer KeyForms of Government Covered: -Anarchy-Autocracy/ Dictatorship-Absolute Monarchy-Constitutional Monarchy-Oligarchy-Representative Dem

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Political Science

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Simulations

Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President

Created by

Mister Harms

This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Simulations

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1b

, W.5.2b

, W.5.2d

...

Also included in: Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle

Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater

Created by

The Teacher's Prep

Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.Included in this resource:1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy Teaching!

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Scripts, Simulations

Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle

Mock Congress Simulation

Created by

Holly's Social Studies Store

This interactive Mock Congress simulation is a great way to bring the bill-to-law process to life! The resource includes TWO Mock Congress options- one that uses the traditional Congressional setting and parties and one that uses your school campus as the backdrop and places staff/faculty and students as the opposing parties. The simulation can be concentrated into 2-3 days or spread out if desired. Both versions come with in-depth teacher instructions to guide the simulation and a Mock Congress

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Bill to Law Bundle- Lecture, Cloze Notes, Mock Congress Simulation, and Review

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

Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of Snow White

Created by

Room 311

In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Snow White murdered Prince Charming. What could have driven her to such a crime? And did she do it? Your government or civics class will have a great time as they determine her guilt or innocence. There are 9 characters in this mock trial: 5 female and 4 male.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding

Subjects:

Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle

Created by

Ed Dynamic

This bundle includes a variety of slide decks, simulations, activities, and games designed to provide the scaffolding that connects major ideas for a semester of U.S. Government.It includes Google Slide presentations, which include over 1000 slides, on:Purpose of Government, Public and Political ProcessForms of GovernmentThe Three BranchesCivic ParticipationRights and ResponsibilitiesFederalists and AntifederalistsPolitical Parties, Interest Groups, and ValuesAmerican Elections ExplainedGerryman

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Simulations

USA Citizenship Test

Created by

SuperStarks Secondary

Need a relevant activity for teaching Government or Contemporary Issues? This is a 40 question test compiled with need-to-know knowledge for the actual US Citizenship test. Use this multiple-choice activity as an introduction for Government class to see if your students would even qualify to be American citizens! Or, use it to show how difficult it is for foreigners to become citizens in your Contemporary Issues class. Fun and eye-opening for students as they experience a real-life activity! C

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Cultural Activities

Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf

Created by

Room 311

Booker T. Wolf has been accused of murdering the two pig brothers in this mock trial for your government or civics class. Hand out roles to each member of your class, either as a part of the court process, a witness or a juror and let your class decide. Is he innocent or guilty?There are 9 character parts: 3 female,5 male and 1 non-specific.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding their rights as st

Subjects:

Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Edgar Allan Poe Activity CSI Mystery of Literary History Analysis

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Explore Edgar Allan Poe's greatest mystery: his own death! Your students will explore primary sources, non-fiction text, and leading theories about Poe's early death with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on Edgar Allan Poe's life and literary accomplishments, and the events and circumstances leading up to his death. Leading theories about Poe's death are provided. St

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

, W.8.1e

...

Bundle- Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan & Jim Crow

Created by

Interactive Learning Hub by Sarah Austin

This unit bundle is composed of four highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentations, and activities-- designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction/Jim Crow. LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]Includes:45 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes HandoutPOV Freedmen Scenario ActivityLESSON ONE will have students examine;the different ways in which newly freed slaves expressed their emancipationthe POV of a Freedmen (POV Activity). Students will respond

Subjects:

Black History Month, Civics, U.S. History

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Economics Activity | Classroom Market Economy Simulation & Classroom Management

Created by

Mister Harms

Searching for Economics Activities? Looking for a way to make economics class more enjoyable or maybe just improve classroom management? CLA$$ONOMIC$ is an interactive classroom economy that will boost student engagement and help reinforce the major concepts of a market economy. Create your very own classroom economy with this Social Studies simulation. Students love the chance to be an entrepreneur by owning items in the classroom, charging students usage fees, and having opportunities to mak

Subjects:

Civics, Economics , Government

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.5.4a

, W.5.4

, W.6.4

, W.7.4

, W.8.4

...

Also included in: Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More

Political Parties-Two-Party System: Warm-Up, Lecture Notes, and Simulation

Created by

Holly's Social Studies Store

This product includes two days of lessons that will teach your students all about America's two-party system. The product includes a warm-up prompt, an editable 16-slide power point presentation about our political party system (with video links), student cloze notes, and a political party simulation that will bring the two-party system to life for your students. The simulation comes with detailed instructions to carry out the activity in your classes. The process and discussion questions will s

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle

Women's Suffrage Movement: Susan B. Anthony Trial Scavenger Hunt Activity

Created by

Michelle McDonald

Your students will walk in the shoes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton as they learn about the Women's Suffrage movement and the trial of Susan B. Anthony. This scavenger hunt uses primary sources! What better way to learn about the past than to analyze historical photos and documents. Your students will use close reading skills, decoding, and teamwork to complete 7 different tasks with clues. This resource is similar to an escape room, but allows for more flexibility as it can span over the course of t

Subjects:

Civics, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Women's Suffrage Bundle: Activities, Reading Passages, Analysis, Lecture

Three Branches of Government Simulation-united states american checks balances

Created by

The Patriot

45 minute simulation, expandable to much longer if desiredGreat for final review of the U.S. Constitution. Students have been hearing about it and examining charts about the government... now they get to "be" the three branches. They pass, sign, veto, and review just like the real government is supposed to do.Students love the kinesthetic and social aspects of bringing government to life!Balance of power, legislature, executive, judiciary, legislative, checks and balances, congress, house of re

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Federal Budget Simulation Activity

Created by

Students of History

This engaging simulation lesson plan has your students balancing the US federal budget by analyzing actual budget requests and government spending. A lesson plan page explains exactly how to conduct each part of the 90-minute activity and also includes links to online resources and a video to use. Students work in small groups as the "House" and "Senate" to analyze mandatory and discretionary spending requests for each aspect of the federal government. Each group must then trim their spending so

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

Lifestyle Economics Project Simulation worksheet - career, car, mortgage, bills

Created by

AMY MILLER

Lifestyle Economics Project - career, car loan, mortgage, monthly bills Students must use the internet once they are assigned a career and given a salary to figure out (after taxes), a car and home they can afford while still paying the monthly bills

Subjects:

Civics, Economics , Family Consumer Sciences

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Class Escape: Halloween Edition

Created by

Erin Smith ELA

My students loved my original Class Escape, so I created the HALLOWEEN EDITION when they begged me to make another! Modeled after the popular "Escape" games in many cities around the country, this classroom version prompts students to work together as a class to solve puzzles, connect the clues, and crack the code! Your students will be totally engaged in this hands-on, Halloween-themed challenge! You will need the following tools: - tape - color printer (preferred) or regular printer - scisso

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Games, Simulations

Colonizing the Moon - An American History Simulation

Created by

The Teacher's Prep

In this engaging simulation, students will found a colony, write a Declaration of Independence and create a Constitution on the Moon! The simulation includes detailed instructions, small group work, a class debate, and discussion questions. This American History-inspired simulation will give students a new and exciting perspective on the struggles the early American colonists faced in their fight for independence. The simulation begins with students working in small groups to colonize the Moo

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Projects, Simulations

Also included in: Causes of the Revolutionary War Complete Unit Bundle

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