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Adult education social studies simulations under $5
Articles of Confederation Pizza Topping Challenge
Students who are in 13 groups will try to choose 3 toppings on a pizza while they are operating under the same rules as the Confederate Congress did. They will find that choosing a pizza with 3 toppings that is agreeable to the rest of the class is nearly impossible while still representing the rest of the student body. Students will draw comparisons to the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation at the end. Use it to introduce the Articles or after for students to understand its problems
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Engaging Sociology Simulation! (Activity, worksheets, directions, suggestions)
I believe this to be the best lesson I have ever created! I hope you enjoy it, too.It includes a slideshow to guide students through the 4 day simulation, 4 worksheets (1:1/Google compatible), a teacher instruction guide, and a printable map of the hypothetical island.The simulation asks students, divided into life rafts, to crash land on an island and attempt to start a society from scratch. Who will govern? What will the rules be? How are they enforced? Who enforces them? How will students res
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Psychology Full Course Bundle- Everything you need for an engaging year!
Arctic Survival Activity (For Team-Building, Group Dynamics, and Personality)
This cooperative learning activity pits learners and their groups against survival experts to see if they can survive a plane crash in the arctic. Will they make more sound decisions individually, or as a group? How do groups reach consensus? What sort of identities, personalities, or traits tend to dominate group discussion or group activities? These questions and more lie underneath the surface of a classic and beloved classroom activity!These topics and more are broached in this product, whi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
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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Financial Fraud/Identity Theft Simulation
Students will read several financial scenarios, including investment opportunities and consumer purchasing methods, and determine whether there is fraud or identity theft taking place for each situation. Students will place the fraudulent scenarios in the jail shoebox, and the non-fraudulent scenarios in the housing shoebox.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .pdf can be purchased at a discount from my TPT store at the following lin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Psychology Motivation Survey (Need for Achievement, Power, and Intimacy)
This ZIP file (which contains an editable Microsoft Word document as well as a PDF version) is a survey is designed to be used during a motivation and emotion unit in an AP Psychology or Psychology course. Students take a 15 question survey that measures whether they rank low, moderate, or high in their Needs for Achievement, Power, and Intimacy. Questions are based on research behind each of the three needs. Scoring rubric is included. By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Tech Lesson - Google Maps - GPS Buddy {Technology Lesson Plan}
Map reading seems like a lost art. An ancient skill that people used long before the smartphone. Students rely so much on their smart phones and tablets to help get them where they need or what they want. Break up the routine by having your students be the smart phone!
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All resources are organized for assigning through Google Classroom!
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Google Maps GPS Buddy will have your stud
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Middle and High School STEM and Technology Curriculum
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand CSI Investigation!
Teachers, transform your class into a CSI investigation of one of the most notorious assassinations in history, the spark which started Word War I! In this critical thinking, problem-based learning activity, your students become sleuths, competing in collaborative groups to unravel the murder of the Archduke to determine who is most to blame and to further fuel discussion on the causes of WWI. Even better, students draw parallels to modern-day CSI investigations to make this lesson real-world a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Team Building Activity - Synergy - Stranded Predicament Activity
Dr. Sigma's Synergy Activities are exercises that promote team-building, cooperation and consensus building. Synergy - Stranded Predicament Activity is an exercise that involves determining, as a group, the survival items that will be taken to an uninhabited island to help the group survive. There are twenty-four survival items but each group only has the time / space to take six items. The groups must evaluate information about their designated islands in order to discuss and prioritize the
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Bill of Rights Booklet Project (Google Comp.)
The Bill of Rights Booklet Project Is your class learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?In the Bill of Rights Booklet Project, students are tasked with working for the department of immigration and are tasked with creating a handbook for all new citizens of the United States. The handbook will serve as a guide for the citizens to understand and interpret their rights as American citizens. This booklet is a great way for students to fully comprehend the first ten amendments and un
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Credit Card Debt Simulation
Students will be given a scenario of a young professional who is in serious credit card debt. They will read the explanation about how the young adult got into debt, including how the financial burden has affected his life. Students are placed into groups and are given the young man’s job and income scenario, and must point him in the direction of getting out of debt in the least amount of time.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gonna Need a Bigger Wallet." The entire book's .p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS -- A "WHAT WOULD YOU DO?" HISTORY GAME / SIMULATION
IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS - "What Would You Do?" Game **PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRODUCT PREVIEW ABOVE**To learn more about my simulations and their structure, please watch this short video here.Welcome to my exciting Iran Hostage Crisis simulation! Immerse your students in the historical challenges of this tumultuous time, where they'll face six critical scenarios and make real-world decisions to deal with the conflict. With each choice, they'll step into the shoes of historical fig
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mock Congress Project Activity - Legislative Branch (Google Comp.)
Legislative Branch Mock Congress Project The mock congress project is a great way for students to understand the inner workings of the legislative branch and the process of how a bill becomes a law. This project can take anywhere from 5 – 11 days depending on how in-depth your class may want to take the project and how long your class periods are. Students are assigned to groups as legislators, placed in committees, and responsible for drafting a bill and attempting to create a law. Students wil
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â The Legislative Branch / Congress Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Retirement Accounts and Compound Interest Simulation
Students are given a person’s financial scenario and must help that person determine how much money they need to save in order to meet their retirement goals. They are asked to put a certain percentage of their gross monthly income into a 401(k). Then, students will use string to graphically measure the estimated returns that can accrue with Roth IRAs when people begin saving at a young age compared to beginning to save at an older age.
This activity is a simulation in my book, "You're Gon
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engaging Business Case Study: Business Ethics
What happens when a new manager uncovers evidence of wage fraud? What do you do when an unethical practice is ingrained in the culture, and rocking the boat could mean a loss of profit? This business ethics case study puts students in those very shoes."New Leadership at ManuJet" follows a new manager trying to inspire confidence in her abilities while navigating a difficult ethical situation. This case study is designed for high school business students to analyze competing priorities between un
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
Engaging Business Case Study: Branding and Marketing
This case study, centered on "Re-Threads" is a great glimpse into a young brand ready to build their brand, and their foothold in the community. This case study follows the fictitious Re-Threads, an emerging fashion company founded by Sarah Mercer. Her passion for sustainable and ethically-sourced clothing materials, coupled with a deep connection to the community, shaped the very essence of her brand--at least that is how she saw it. Students take on the role of branding and marketing consultan
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
*Vladimir Lenin/Russian Revolution Simulation*
The Vladimir Lenin simulation immerses students in the issues facing Russia and the Soviet Union through the life events of the founder of the Soviet Union. This is in essence, a guided notes activity which fosters student debate and collaboration as a class to evaluate and make decisions for each turn of the simulation. This activity engages students with the course content and puts them in the driver's seat to make decisions regarding the situations and events which Vladimir Lenin lived throug
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Economics- Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping Project
This project is designed to help students realize the reality of food cost in a budget for a week. In this activity students are given different levels of income to spend on food for a week. Based on the income given to them, students design a week's worth of meals. After planning students are sent to a local grocery store to shop for all necessary items to complete their meals. After totaling the grocery list students are asked to reflect upon their choices and make better choices in shoppi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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1918 SPANISH FLU EPIDEMIC -- A "WHAT WOULD YOU DO?" HISTORY GAME / SIMULATION
THE 1918 SPANISH FLU EPIDEMIC - "What Would You Do?" Game **PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRODUCT PREVIEW ABOVE**To learn more about my simulations and their structure, please watch this short video here.Welcome to my exciting 1918 SPANISH FLU EPIDEMIC game! Immerse your students in the historical challenges of this tumultuous time, where they'll face six critical scenarios and make real-world decisions to deal with the crisis. With each choice, they'll step into the shoes of histo
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engaging Business Case Study: Entrepreneur Start-Up
So many students have the desire to start their own business, but aren't entirely sure where to start. This engaging case study is designed to walk students through the business creation process and all the hurdles that come along with it.Adrian Ramirez is an enthusiastic aspiring entrepreneur just out of high school. He hopes to take his food skills and knowledge to the market by starting a food truck. As consultants, students will analyze his situation and make a plan for getting his food truc
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Engaging Business Case Study Bundle!
THE MONGOL INVASIONS -- A "WHAT WOULD YOU DO?" HISTORY GAME / SIMULATION
THE MONGOL INVASIONS - "What Would You Do?" Game **PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PRODUCT PREVIEW ABOVE**To learn more about my simulations and their structure, please watch this short video here.Welcome to my exciting THE MONGOL INVASIONS game! Immerse your students in the historical challenges of this tumultuous time, where they'll face six critical scenarios and make real-world decisions to deal with the crisis. With each choice, they'll step into the shoes of historical figures, l
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Memorable Information Literacy Activity! Dihydrogen Monoxide
Could you convince your students that water is dangerous, and that it should be banned? That might sound far fetched, but year after year in my class we do just that. On this take of an old classic, students are given misleading information that points them to a shocking outcome. This product first introduces "Dihydrogen Monoxide"-- a substance that has been credited with many deaths over the years! Dihydrogen Monoxide is another way of saying H20--water. Once student read some misleading claims
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Can You Stop the French Revolution?
Can You Stop the French Revolution is the perfect introduction activity to bridge the gap between your Age of Absolutism chapter and the French Revolution. Students will examine scenarios that describe France in the years leading up to the French Revolution against Louis XVI. They will then be asked to choose from several solutions and practice a flexible thinking routine in which they speculate about the advantages and disadvantages of their choices. You'll all come back together to report
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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