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Civics simulations for Google Apps
The Electoral - College Simulation Activity - Civics - Print & Digital
This is a fun and engaging activity simulating a mock Presidential election. Students will be able to really “see” how the Electoral College works and have fun in the process. All teacher preparation and student instructions are included. Both print and digital versions are included.Buyer Feedback:"This was a well-designed activity that has students directly engaging with data and helps them predict the newest election. I will use this every year. VERY GOOD PURCHASE!"This purchase includes the
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: EXECUTIVE Branch BUNDLE | U.S. Presidency | Print & Digital | Civics
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
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
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5th - 12th
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Mock Congress Simulation
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
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8th - 12th
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Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing
Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire
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9th - 12th
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Bundle- Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan & Jim Crow
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
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mock Election and Voting Simulation Unit
Let’s Get Out and Vote! This election simulation takes students from registering with paper applications or online, to researching the candidates, making campaign signs, voting in a mock election paper-based or online; you decide! Students collect the votes in a graph to decided who the winnign candidate is. Its a fun way to teach civil responsibility and learn about the election process. This unit is organized to be completed in 4-5 days. It has a plan at the beginning of each day along with
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3rd - 8th
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Foundations of Government Zombie Apocalypse Simulation Build Your Own Government
This activity serves as a great introduction to forms and foundations of government. Students are guided through a zombie apocalypse simulation (slides with animations and audio included). Then, in groups students will consider the functions of government as they build their own government following a zombie apocalypse. Students must create a survivor’s constitution and answer key questions about how their government will take care of the community. This file bundle includes:-Slide deck with d
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8th - 12th
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Local Government City Council Simulation Project Including Presentations
Looking for a way to bring local governments to life in your classroom? Trying to teach good citizenship? In this engaging simulation, students role-play and lead a city council meeting about a proposed curfew ordinance in their fictional city. Students learn about local governments, prep for their simulation using real news articles about curfew laws around the United States, research and create persuasive speeches, and deliver those speeches to their classmates on the city council, who then de
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9th - 12th
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Spin Zone Media Literacy Simulation (Press Secretary and News Anchor Game)
These slides are designed to walk students through major ideas in media literacy before walking the class through a memorable, engaging, and fun simulation where each team tries to spin the news cycle in a way favorable to their team. The game has been a great way to discuss the realities today's media environment in a non-partisan way. It is light-hearted and a student favorite!Ultimately, this slide deck introduces the following concepts:Media biasMedia framingChyron biasInformation credibilit
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
iCivics Executive Command Digital Simulation Game | Executive Branch | President
This product is an engaging simulation guide that walks students, step-by-step, through becoming the President of the United States! It’s the perfect application of everything they learn in a Executive Branch Unit. In the Executive Command Simulation Game, students learn how to “propose an agenda to Congress, sign bills into law, delegate new laws to the appropriate federal agency, handle international diplomacy, and command the military during times of war." - iCivicsiCivics is a FREE resource
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8th - 12th
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Constitutional Convention and Ratification Simulation for American Government
Grant your students an opportunity to interpret the Constitutional Convention and participate in a simulation regarding the ratification of the Constitution. Students are first provided with background information regarding the Constitutional Convention. This is done with a focus lesson using an informational one-pager that discusses the important concepts of the convention, such as the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, 3/5ths Compromise, and the Great Compromise. Afterwards, students participate
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Foundations of American Government Full Unit Bundle
Congressional Committees Simulation and Discussion Activity
Allow your students to experience the work of a representative or a senator through a congressional committee simulation and discussion! The lesson first begins with a short focus period that involves presenting information regarding the purpose of committees and the different types of committees. Afterwards, students engage in a simulation where they are divided into groups, also referred to as subcommittees, and are all presented with the same issue. The class needs to come to a consensus on t
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Legislative Branch Full Unit Bundle
iCivics LawCraft Digital Simulation Game | Legislative Branch | Bill to Law
This product is an engaging simulation guide that walks students, step-by-step, through the Bill to Law process. It’s the perfect application of everything they learn in a Legislative Branch Unit. In the LawCraft Congress Simulation Game, “students navigate steps for crafting a law, from selecting a district to represent to reviewing letters from constituents and digging into survey data to drafting a bill that serves the people." - iCivicsiCivics is a FREE resource that “engages students in mea
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8th - 12th
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Making Policy: No Vehicles in the Park!
Something you probably know that your students might not? Making rules is a lot harder than it looks! This take on a classic activity is a great ice breaker for a conversation on policy, and is a lasting and memorable activity that can be referenced back to as the year goes on.Essentially, the city wants to pass a new law prohibiting vehicles in the park. Like often in policy, this simple rule gets far more complex when nuance is introduced. Students first learn about policy and law, and are the
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
Candy Trade Barrier - Understanding embargoes, tariffs, and quotas.
Teach your students the difference between trade barriers like embargoes, tariffs, and quotas with this fun economics simulation game! Students will participate in three rounds of candy trading. Each round has a different set of rules to teach students about a different trade barrier. Finally students will complete a reflection, so the teacher can assess what the students learned. This product includes:- A set of editable Google slides to guide the activity.- An editable announcement to prepare
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6th - 9th
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Alien Simulation: Congress
Legislative Branch: This engaging and fun activity simulates an alien invasion, and now your class has turned into a Congress session on what to do! Your students will watch a short clip to set the scene and make things feel more real, and then be split into the Senate and the House of Representatives where they must decide if they want to declare war on the aliens, and what to do with any possible captured aliens. This is a great and fun way to get the whole class to participate and learn about
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6th - 12th
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Criminology - Mystery History Part I (Investigation) - Casey Anthony
In this innovative lesson, students will be challenged to analyze the Casey Anthony vs. Florida investigation without initially knowing the identity of the defendant. Through careful examination of the evidence, including videos, guided questions, and a chronological timeline of events, students will piece together the details of the case while considering various perspectives and potential outcomes. By withholding the identity of the defendant until the end of the investigation, students will b
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9th - 12th
Electoral College Simulation Activity Primary Caucus - Executive Branch Activity
Confidently teach the Electoral College, including 4 methods of counting electoral votes, and the primary and caucus methods to nominating presidential candidates with this comprehensive and fun activity kit.This 3-in-1 simulation kit has students mimic Conducting a primary and caucus to nominate candidates The impact the two-party system has on presidential electionsThe role of third-party candidates in presidential elections The current Winner-Take-All method for tallying Electoral College v
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Executive Branch Unit with Activities, PPTs, & Simulations
Criminology- Mystery History Part II (Trial) Florida vs. Casey Anthony
In History Mystery Part II (Trial), students transition from the investigative phase to the trial proceedings. Building upon their understanding of the case and the evidence gathered, students will immerse themselves in the courtroom drama. Each group will take on different roles, including prosecutors, defense attorneys, and jurors. Guided by a structured framework that mirrors the format of a real trial, students will engage opening statements, and participate in jury deliberations. Through t
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9th - 12th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Simulation and Discussion
Allow your students to explore the process of a bill becoming a law through this lesson and simulation. Students will first be introduced to the various steps that take place when a bill is becoming a law. Afterwards, students will engage in a simulation that divides the class into subcommittees. While in their groups, they will have to address an issue based on a handout included in the product and come to a conclusion. Once each group has found a solution to their issue, the class will be divi
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Legislative Branch Full Unit Bundle
Road to Revolution Historical Dialogue
In this historical dialogue activity, students will represent a perspective that was present leading up the American Revolution. They will portray either a Patriot, Loyalist, or Neutralist perspective and respond to various events that unfolded from 1763 - 1775. This activity is written in a competition format where the Patriots and Loyalists are trying to convince the Neutralists to join their cause. The side with the most Neutralists at the end of 6 rounds will win the historical dialogue c
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7th - 12th
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Rights Simulation
This small group project gives students the opportunity to decide what rights they hold most dear and which rights they don't feel like they could live without. In this activity they will work with small groups to select a handful of basic rights and make arguments to back up their answers.
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9th - 12th
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Income & Sales Tax Interactive Activity! Make Social Studies fun!
Introducing the ultimate tool for teaching financial literacy in a fun and engaging way – the Income and Sales Tax Activity Bundle!Are you looking for a hands-on way to teach your students about income, taxes, and budgeting? Look no further! Our activity bundle on Teachers Pay Teachers is designed to make learning about finance interactive and exciting for students of all ages.With our Google Sheets templates, you can easily award students "money" for completing tasks like attendance, good behav
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4th - 9th
Utopia vs. Dystopia Mini-Project
In this mini-project, students are introduced to the concept of utopian society while being equally exposed to the inverse -- the concept of dystopian society. I've used it before as an introductory piece before reading The Hunger Games to help give students a better understanding of what's in store regarding Panem (the country that the novel takes place in). I've also seen it be used by colleagues who have taught The Giver.This project is formatted as a Google Slide presentation and has student
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6th - 8th
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