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Common Core RH.6-8.2 simulations
Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History
In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de
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5th - 8th
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Middle Passage Transatlantic Slave Trade Primary Source Investigation
In this resource on the Middle Passage and Atlantic Slave Trade, students are led through a plethora of primary documents that plunge them right into the realities suffered by enslaved Africans on the Middle Passage. Students examine primary source evidence, analyze pictures and maps, and detail three different accounts from those involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroo
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5th - 8th
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French and Indian War Activity Scenarios, Notes, PowerPoint
In this French and Indian War PowerPoint, perspectives, and guided notes activity, students analyze a variety of scenarios to understand the cause behind the French and Indian War! Students begin by discussing the idea of war, how war is avoidable, when it might be necessary, and the positive and negative consequences of it. Then, students read short perspectives to understand the role of colonists, the British, members of the Ohio Company, and the French in the conflict of the French and Indi
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5th - 8th
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Ancient Greece Stations Activity for Greek Culture, Mythology, Olympics, Art
In this engaging Ancient Greece culture activity, students use 10 different Greece culture stations to explore fascinating aspects of ancient Greek culture, such as Greek poetry, The Trojan War, Aesop, the Olympic games, Greek theater, Oedipus, history, art, Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Archimedes, Eratosthenes, Aristarchus, Hipatia, architecture, and much more, At each station, students read an engaging handout that is focused on an essential aspect of Greek culture. Then, students complete th
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5th - 8th
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Roaring Twenties Simulation "Time Travel" to the 1920s
This lesson is fantastic, fun, and informative for students. Students learn about the history of the 1920s through a full class Google Slides Simulation. They pick their 1920s clothing, make friends with "Betty" and then "time travel" through the major events of the 1920s as a character living in New York City. There is a classroom presentation that can be used in person, or presented to students remotely. There are also two versions of the handout. One is for in class use and the second student
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Part 2 U.S. History Curriculum Middle School GROWING BUNDLE
Supreme Court Cases Web Quest Activity: Students investigate 6 landmark cases!
In this Supreme Court and Constitution web quest activity resource, students engage with six landmark Supreme Court cases, including Brown v the Board of Education, Tinker v Des Moines, New Jersey v TLO, Miranda v Airzona, and more! Students use included QR codes to learn about four cases, or use the included Google 1:1 version to have students do the activity digitally. After reviewing and critiquing six major rulings, students investigate two others of their choosing before completing a fina
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8th - 11th
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Oregon Trail Westward Expansion Interactive Simulation: Decision Making Game
Make history comes alive with this interactive Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion survival simulation! With 15 rounds and over 100 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios, your students will live through the adventure of emigrants traveling on the Oregon Trail right at their fingertips! It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning history, but doing it! With no preparation needed, this will be th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail
Donner Party and Westward Expansion CSI Inquiry Activity Investigation
Donner Party: A CSI Investigation! What Happened To The Donner Party? Google 1:1 Compatible!The Donner Party CSI Investigation is included as part of two bundles, located here:CSI American History Bundle! Lost Colony, Salem, Donner Party, Lincoln!Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Unit!Buy a Bundle and save a Bundle!----The Donner Party CSI investigation is a great resource to teach students the history of the Donner Party, their role in Westward Expansion, and the challenges faced by emigr
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
Roaring 20s 1920s Walking Tour Centers Activity Gallery Walk
Visit the 1920s or Roaring 20s with this interactive Walking Tour or Gallery Walk Activity to teach your students about the decade with ease (and fun!).Take your students on a walking tour to discover the major events, developments and changes of the Roaring 1920s in America. Also great for ELA classes where students are reading The Great Gatsby or other relevant texts!Resource Includes121 slides on the 1920s to be set up as centers or stations, or use with students in response groups to invest
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â US 2 Modern U.S. History Interactive Lessons Bundle - Walking Tours & More
Ellis Island and Immigration activities: Simulation Game on American history
Make history comes alive with this interactive Ellis Island Simulation and immigration survival game! With 15 rounds, 4 trivia questions, and over 90 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios, your students will live through the adventure of immigration right at their fingertips! It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning history but doing it! With no preparation needed and 100% editable option, t
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5th - 8th
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Branches of Government Checks and Balances Federalism Stations and Gallery
In this Constitution and Three Branches of Government activity, students examine six easy-to-navigate text stations to explain the workings of the American government system, the 3 branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and much more! Students complete guided notes on the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, the Amendment Process, Federal System, and Checks and Balances. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution
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5th - 8th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition: US history interactive decision making game
Make history comes alive with this interactive game of Lewis and Clark's epic Corps of Discovery expedition! With 16 rounds and 85 slides comprised of realistic scenarios, reading comprehension activities, dice rolling options, a decipher activity, and more - your students will live through the adventure of Lewis and Clark's famous expedition right at their fingertips! It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning histo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail
World War 1 Unit Plan Activities | 9 l Resources for WW1 American US History
World War 1 Student Activities and Resources Bundle | World War I (WWI) Unit ResourcesIn this World War 1 (World War I and WWI) unit resources bundle, you receive 9 engaging and best-selling activities to engage your classroom on WWI. You receive activities to teach the causes of World War 1, the major events and battles of the war, life in trench warfare, the Treaty of Versailles, an engaging CSI on gas warfare, students analyze Wilson's Fourteen Points, the Zimmerman Telegram, and much more!
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â World War 1 + World War 2 Activities Unit for American and US History
Alexander the Great Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Alexander the Great's death with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Greece, the Hellenistic age, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Alexander the Great and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive backgroun
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Alexander Atlantis Trojan War
California Gold Rush Westward Expansion: Interactive Decision Making Simulation
Make history comes alive with this interactive California Trail/Gold Rush and Westward Expansion survival simulation! With 16 rounds and over 95 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios, your students will live through the adventure of 49er traveling on the California Trail right at their fingertips! It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning history but doing it! With no preparation needed and 1
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail
Monroe Doctrine Image Analysis Activity | Investigate + Evaluate Monroe Doctrine
In this engaging Monroe Doctrine actiivty, students work independently to analyze six cartoons relating to the Monroe Doctrine before making a final claim on their understanding, then evaluating their own work. For each picture, students describe what they see happening, then make a prediction about how it might relate to the Monroe Doctrine. This lesson is intended to guide student intrigue and enable students to make predictions about what the Monroe Doctrine was and its effects. This is gre
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6th - 10th
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Maya Aztec Inca Ancient Civilizations Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery Bundle
Make learning about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca ancient civilizations engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of the ancient Americas through crime scene investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on Mesoamerica, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!This bundle includes mystery of history activities featuring:M
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5th - 10th
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Causes of American Revolution Interactive Game: Boston Tea Party, Massacre
Make history comes alive with this interactive Causes of American Revolution survival game! With 25 rounds and over 120 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios such as Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and other events, your students will live through the adventure of a merchant living in Boston as the events for American revolution were unveiled. It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning his
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â US History Interactive Games and activities Growing Bundle for whole year
Industrial Revolution Unit Resources | 8 Activities for Industry and Slavery
In this Industry and Slavery Unit, students learn about the early Industrial Revolution in the northern United States while learning about slavery expanding in the Southern United States. Specifically, students will learn about the economies of the North and the South in the build-up to the American Civil War. This unit also contains many components that deal with the late-19th and early-20th century Industrial Revolution. This unit now includes several resources that are 1:1 Google compatibl
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â American US History Curriculum | Part 1 PLUS American US History Curriculum
King Tut Ancient Egypt Activity Pharaoh CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of King Tut's death with this engaging and educational investigation activity for lessons about ancient Egypt, ancient civilizations, and world history! Students will learn about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive ba
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | King Tut Nile River Pyramids
Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will learn about the disaster of Pompeii through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking, and incorporates primary source testimony from Pliny the Younger. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes Ancient Rome come to life!A visually engaging cas
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Julius Caesar's assassination with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome, the transition from Roman Republic to Empire, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Julius Caesar and his early demise, one of history's most significant events, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with compr
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Lost Colony of Roanoke Activity 13 Colonies CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the case of the Lost Colony of Roanoke with this engaging and educational activity for lessons about the 13 Colonies and American history! Students will learn about the Lost Colony of Roanoke, America's oldest mystery, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the events leading up to the disappearance of the Roanoke
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5th - 10th
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Ancient China Terracotta Warriors Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the Terracotta Warriors and ancient China engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will try to crack the mystery of the creation of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Warriors through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient China, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life.A visually engaging case file with comprehensi
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5th - 10th
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