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Adult education civics simulations
Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Criminal Law: Large Courtroom Simulation: “The People vs. Jack Montgomery”
Immerse your law, civics, or social studies students in the intricate world of legal proceedings with our meticulously crafted lesson plan, "Criminal Law Large Courtroom Simulation: The People vs. Jack Montgomery." This meticulously designed activity is tailored to provide an enriching and immersive experience, allowing students to delve into the complexities of the justice system while honing essential skills.Through this engaging simulation, students will step into the roles of legal professio
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Presidential Elections Simulation
This is a fun project! I even make it a competition to see who can get elected by their class (sometimes I give the winners prizes, which gets the students even more pumped up to work hard!). The Mock Presidential Elections are meant to split students up into campaign groups, giving each student a specific responsibility that basically entails preparing their candidates for an exciting campaign. The handout includes the following: 1. A simulation overview, including what each person's role entai
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Full Mock Congress Curriculum + Discount Code for Article 1 App
This is a full curriculum for running a Mock Congress in your classroom, complete with resources for differentiation. Great for grades 5-12. For use with the Article 1 platform.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Great Atomic Bomb Debate
The Great Atomic Bomb Debate. (ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY)The decision to drop the Atomic bomb to end World War II, is one of the most difficult and controversial decisions made in history of mankind. Was it the right decision?This Role Play activity captures the essence of the decision making process of the Interim Committee. It was created by President Truman to determine the answer to the question. "Should the US use every weapon available including the new Atomic Bomb to end the carnage of World
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
T-shirt Activity: Produce, Distribute, Consume, Supply, Demand
This activity is a fun, real-life resemblance of the economic process of product production, distribution, and consumer consumption. Students will design a t-shirt that is in demand for their school or community. Students will research and develop their shirts using online technology. One student will get the opportunity to produce and supply their design and reap the benefits in profit. The winning designer in our class received a profit of over $150 in our competitive market. This project
US Government BUNDLE: 3 Branches Projects | Over 20% discount!!!
3 projects included: one for each branch of government (Legislative, Executive and Judicial)! And the best part is, they are all NO PREP REQUIRED!!! Simply print (or assign online) and go!LegislativeA fun and educational simulation activity for a US Government Legislative Branch unit! Here, students will understand how a bill becomes a law by immersing themselves in the legislative process! In groups, students will create a bill based on a societal need, then pitch it to their classmates (Congre
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Bug's Life AP Microeconomics Film Analysis
Product Description: A Bug's Life Microeconomics Movie GuideAre you searching for an engaging and educational way to teach microeconomic concepts to your students? Look no further than our meticulously crafted A Bug's Life Microeconomics Movie Guide!This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students' attention while reinforcing key AP Microeconomics principles through the lens of the beloved animated film A Bug's Life. With 20 thought-provoking short-answer questions, this guide promp
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Bug's Life Macroeconomics Film Analysis
Assignment: A Bug's Life - Macroeconomics AnalysisInstructions: Watch the film A Bug's Life and answer the following short-answer questions applying the concepts of AP Macroeconomics. Each question should be answered concisely, with references to specific scenes or plot points from the movie.Define the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and identify an example from the film.How does the grasshoppers' demand for food from the ant colony impact the aggregate demand in the movie?Explain how Ho
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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School to Prison Pipeline Board Game
Introducing "One Way Out: the School to Prison Pipeline Boardgame," an engaging and educational printable PDF game available on Teachers Pay Teachers. This innovative resource offers a unique opportunity to explore the systemic challenges faced by students within the education system. Through interactive gameplay, players navigate a dynamic board representing different stages of schooling, encountering events and choices that reflect real-life scenarios affecting students' paths. With character
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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U.S. Government & Politics Type of Interest Groups Powerpoint Notes Simulation
U.S. Government & Politics Type of Interest Groups Powerpoint, Notes, Simulation Activityincludes:34 engaging slides with a bell ringer, think about it question, think pair share, stopping points for videos (links in the note section), and 5 question review quiz with answers at the end.Powerpoint and notes fully editable to suit your needsIncludes Guided Notes---GREAT FOR ELD OR SPECIAL LEARNERSIt is fully editable and usable for both in class and online learning.U.S. Government & Politi
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Exploring Free Speech Rights in Education: A Comparative Case Study Activity
Exploring Free Speech Rights in Education: A Comparative Case Study ActivityDescription: Our "Exploring Free Speech Rights in Education" activity engages students in an in-depth analysis of landmark Supreme Court cases related to students' free speech rights in educational settings. Through this activity, students will delve into cases such as Tinker v. Des Moines, Bethel School District v. Fraser, Morse v. Frederick, and Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier. By examining the facts, arguments,
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Did My Bill Pass? – A Model Legislature
Hot off the press and updated for the 118th Congress (January 2023), your class can have fun being Congress!This activity gives your students the chance to be Congress while watching the actual Congress at work.I’ve used the newly apportioned House districts (after the 2020 census) and the current line-up of Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate so your class can closely approximate the makeup of the actual Congress.The students elect congressional leaders, represent regions of the U
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Host a Live Summit, Send a Letter to Putin and Zelensky!
Greetings. I'm Carl Hobert, a life-long educator and author of Raising Global IQ: Preparing Our Students for a Shrinking Planet (Beacon Press).I have an exciting new case study about the Russia-Ukraine crisis, middle school, high school and college educators are able to teach students about the history of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, including important events that have taken place in this region, from the end of World War I to today’s conflict. A glossary enables students to become more familia
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Group Project: Exploring the Bill of Rights
**Product Description: "Bill of Rights Exploration Kit for Teachers"**Are you searching for an engaging and comprehensive way to teach your students about the Bill of Rights? Look no further! Our "Bill of Rights Exploration Kit for Teachers" is a carefully curated resource designed to make the learning experience not only educational but also exciting for your students. This kit is perfect for history, government, and civics classes, providing a hands-on and collaborative approach to understandi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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U.S. Government Interest Group Influencing Public Policy Simulation Activity
U.S. Government & Politics Interest Group Influencing Public Policy Simulation ActivityIncludes:Teacher lesson planStudent direction sheet and rubric2 Graphic OrganizersFully editablePlease email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE -This item is a paid digital download fromMy TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet ar
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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How Powerful Is Congress?
How Powerful Is Congress?The Constitution gives Congress 17 enumerated powers (plus the Necessary and Proper Clause). Using these powers, Congress has created laws about immigrants, pollution, biotech, taxes, the Internet, education and almost any other issue you can think of. The six lessons in this project allow your student to explore Congress’ most important powers: Taxation, Commerce, Patents, Copyrights and Immigration and the Elastic “Necessary and Property Clause.”Questions presented inc
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Socratic Seminar: Exploring the Power to Rule
Product Description: Socratic Seminar Package - "Exploring the Power to Rule"Transform your classroom into an engaging hub of critical thinking and dialogue with our Socratic Seminar Package - "Exploring the Power to Rule." This turnkey resource is meticulously designed to facilitate dynamic discussions about the nature, historical context, and contemporary implications of the power to rule in government.Key Features:Comprehensive Resource Package:Our Socratic Seminar Package includes carefully
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Bill to Law - Nine Steps: PowerPoint, Doodle Dat Note, Printables, Simulation
This product provides the nine basic steps involved in making a law, from bill to law, in the U.S. Congress. It includes a colorful, fun PowerPoint that addresses these steps along with a link to Schoolhouse Rocks cartoon video on the topic. Additionally, there is a Doodle Dat Notes Page that allows students to take notes from the PowerPoint in a "scavenger hunt" type way that includes graphics for students to color as they go!Included is a "flowchart" (both complete and blank) that delineates
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Capitol Punishment - A Legislative Card Game for Grades 6-12
This card game was born out of an effort familiar to many teachers of U.S. Government; how do you make obscure concepts like the legislative process come alive for students? Sure, you can describe how frustrating and lengthy the process is, but how do you get them to connect with it on a meaningful level to facilitate understanding?
This game is my attempt to address this issue. I tried my best to make it simple enough to teach in a class period but complex enough to remain true to the process
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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AP Prep Primary Source Packet: The Articles of Confederation (NO PREP)Editable
Engage your high school AP Government students in an immersive and comprehensive learning experience with this Constitutional Convention Simulation based on the Articles of Confederation. This all-inclusive package includes a variety of resources designed to challenge and empower students while promoting a deep understanding of the Articles and its impact on the American government.The package features:Constitutional Convention Simulation:Students participate in a simulated Constitutional Conven
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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BINGO so fun it's a crime
This BINGO game places students into the role of a criminal. They are given description cards of their crimes. All of the students are to figure out whether they are Federal or State, Criminal or Civil.
Please pay attention to the formating of the document once you are ready to print it for use. You might need to adjust your print margins to NARROW so that the bingo sheets fit correctly.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Prisoner's Dilemma: On-Line Version 2
If you have ever gone to lunch with coworkers you probably have experienced the prisoner’s dilemma. How did you split the check? Suppose everyone had agreed to split the check equally. If everyone ordered the same amount of food there is no problem. However, if John orders an appetizer, a dessert, and a bottle of wine, the others are subsidizing John’s lunch. Therefore, almost everyone will order more food. Otherwise, they are paying for John’s lunch. This is an example of the prisoner’s dilemma
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Virtual - Civics Simulation: Newsfeed Defenders
Your students are tasked with moderating a social media site and stopping the spread of false information through the platform.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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