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Common Core WHST.6-8.2d simulations
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
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
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6th - 12th
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President Election Campaign Game: iCivics Win the White House Game Reflection
How does a presidential candidate go about campaigning, winning the election, and then becoming the next President? What's with the electoral college anyway? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to comprehend what a candidate needs to go through in order to become the next President. From taking stances on issues, giving speeches, and traveling to various states, students will take the role of candidate and do their best to win the most electoral votes and become the next Pr
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5th - 12th
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13 Colonies Students Journey through the Colonies with an Engaging Simulation!
This is a Google Slides experience that guides students on a journey through the 13 Colonies. Students visit the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies and they write a narrative about the experience of two English travelers based on the prompts provided in the journey. All of the information in the journey is based on real research. Each event is based on actual information regarding the 13 Colonies, and every event has been carefully edited for clarity, comprehension, and conciseness. Stud
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
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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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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US States and Territories Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to all 50 states and U.S. territories! States are organized by the 5 regions, to provide you with organized and complete virtual tours. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to every state and the inhabited U.S. territories to learn about key facts and features from multiple perspectives. Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip bundle covers:A
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4th - 6th
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Reign of Terror Simulation | French Revolution
Your class will have a bloody good time with this French Revolution Reign of Terror Simulation! Through this simulation, your students will experience what the people of France faced during the Reign of Terror. You will assign them a role as a Jacobin, Girondin, Royalist, or Committee of Public Safety. They will then take turns accusing classmates of being Royalists. No one will be safe!Here is what you get with this simulation:•Thorough directions•Slideshow (This is what is shown in the preview
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Reign of Terror French Revolution Spanish and English BUNDLE
Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More
This bundle includes a variety of 9 economic resources from my store that you can add to your various economic units. With a total of 9 fantastic resources on economics, you will be saving 25% by getting this bundled version instead of purchasing the resources individually! That's like getting a few products for FREE! Products included are seen above! Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd
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Executive Command Game Reflection | Used with iCivics | Executive Branch Game
What does the President do during a day, week or even a month in office? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to learn and comprehend all the "hats" or roles that the President plays during his time in office. From talking to congress, vetoing bills, visiting various departments, and traveling to foreign countries, students will take the role of President and do their best to become a successful President of the United States.This worksheet is an excellent written companion t
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5th - 12th
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WW1 Simulation Activity+ 1 Year Online Subscription Included
Online Learning Ready!World War 1 Simulation Activity for middle and high school students. This easy to set up, interactive lesson plan actively involves students in the events of the First World War.
In this World War 1 Lesson Plan, students begin by learning about the background of The Great War. In June 1914, one single incident set off a chain reaction engulfing Europe and the world into a devastating war. Students are assigned roles as leaders or foreign ministers of 16 countries involved
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World War Bundle: WW1, WW2 & Cold War + Online Year Subscriptions
Simulation: A Traveler's Guide to the Crusades
This simulation is an easy, low-prep activity to engage students in what Crusaders would have experienced journeying to the Holy Lands!Students take on the perspective of a Crusader and must make decisions to try and make it to the Holy Land in time to fight! Spark their creativity by encouraging them to come up with hashtags, mentions, and tweets about their experience!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is wh
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6th - 9th
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Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: Student Talk Show - Group Project
This project is a favorite among students! The talk show that your students will create will include a host who will ask the deep and engaging questions and three guests (ancient pharaohs) who will answer in an interesting and detailed way. Your students will choose three pharaohs (out of a suggested list - Pharaoh Khufu, Pharaoh Senusret I, Pharaoh Hatshepsut or Pharaoh Ramses II). Your students will have a lot of fun assuming the role of either a host or ancient pharaohs. Your students wil
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Activities Bundle
Byzantine Empire Create A Mosaic Project Digital and Printer Friendly
Looking for an engaging and creative way for your students to apply their knowledge of the Byzantine Empire? This lesson is perfect for you! Students will have the opportunity to create their own mosaic and receive quick and easy feedback with the included rubric. You can post the doc to your learning management system or print it out for your students.Before creating their own mosaic, students will learn about the importance of mosaics and browse examples using Google Images and a website about
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6th - 8th
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Simulation: Surviving Life in the Middle Ages
This simulation is an easy, low-prep activity to engage students in what life was like during the Middle Ages! Students take on the perspective of a new Lord or Lady of the Manor and tweet about their experiences as they run their manor and encounter various challenges! Spark their creativity by encouraging them to come up with hashtags, mentions, and tweets about their experience!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up,
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6th - 9th
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Sweet Revolution: role-play simulation game - Boston Tea Party, Taxes, & more!
This product and its optional extensions/modifications have been designed to introduce, analyze, and review the Boston Tea Party, Quartering Act, and other events leading towards the American Revolution. Students role-play in this collaborative simulation game to personally connect to the sentiment felt by the American colonists towards Parliament at this time.⭐⭐⭐This is available on my AmpedUpLearning.com store for only $4! ⭐⭐⭐This product includes the following:FREE bell ringer and exit slip p
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6th - 12th
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Simulation: Life during the American Revolution
This simulation is an easy, low-prep activity to engage students in the American Revolution!Students take on the perspective of a young apprentice in Massachusetts at the beginning of the war and have to make decisions to see if they can survive life as they fight for independence! Spark their creativity by encouraging them to come up with hashtags, mentions, and tweets about their experience!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation
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5th - 9th
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Simulation: Life in the Aztec Empire
This simulation is an easy, low-prep activity to engage students in what life was like in the Aztec Empire during the year 1519!Students take on the perspective of a merchant, travel throughout the empire, and keep records when the Aztecs receive a strange visit! Spark their creativity by encouraging them to come up with hashtags, mentions, and tweets about their experience!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which i
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6th - 9th
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Otzi Investigation Mini Pear Deck Bundle - For Stations, Centers, and Projects
These Otzi the Iceman Pear Decks are engaging and versatile! Use them as centers, flipped classroom assignments, Do Nows, bell-ringers, or for whole group discussions. These decks are perfect for teaching students how to analyze sources, an essential skill for DBQs. Your students will practice important ELA skills like finding and citing evidence, identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, and composing clear written responses. Plus, these decks are great for standardized test prep, su
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6th - 8th
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The Game of Empire: Colonial Mercantilism Simulation Game!
Welcome to the thrilling world of Game of Empire, the ultimate social studies trading simulation that will take you on an epic journey through the British Empire's global trade routes! This is my favorite activity I have made in my career! Give it a shot! I have included a FREE interdisciplinary extension activity called "Graphing Your Empire" in the file as well!Get ready to unleash your inner entrepreneur as you navigate the bustling markets and negotiate your way to fortune.Objective: Your mi
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5th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Virtual Field Trip Pear Deck Google Slides
Take a virtual field trip to explore ancient Egyptian sites with your students using Google Arts and Culture, Google Earth, and YouTube! Students will visit the Nile River, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Inside the Pyramids, Nefertari's Tomb, and the Sphinx. This lesson is great for whole group instruction or self-paced mode and incorporates important ELA skills such as using credible sources, identifying and applying domain-specific vocabulary, composing clear written responses, and other key readi
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Social Studies History Interactive Centers Stations Bundle
Economics Activity | Create a Business and Merge with others in a Market Economy
CEO’s are always looking to improve their companies. Often times, merging with another company (or forming trusts) may help remove competition within the market, diversify product, or streamline company logistics.In this activity, students will create their own company, present their company for the purpose of merging with another company within the class. Groups will begin to consider all presented companies and then choose which company to merge with. After the merging process, groups will
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6th - 12th
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US in WWII: National Security Council Debate: The Atomic Bomb
It is August 7th, 1945, the day after the dropping of the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. On day before, the clear morning of August 6, the first atomic bomb, nicknamed “Little Boy”, was dropped on the city of Hiroshima. Leveling over sixty percent of the city, 70,000 residents died instantaneously in a searing flash of heat, while many thousands more were killed as buildings crumbled as a result of the explosion shock wave throughout the city.Task: As a member of Presiden
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8th - 12th
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Telling Time with Shadows - Using a Simulation to Explain a Phenomena
This lesson explores how people began and continue to tell time on Earth. In this lesson, students use a free online simulation to explore how shadows can be used to track the time of day. Students start by completing a guided exploration of the simulation, complete with pictures to help students understand how the simulation should look. The activity asks students to make predictions about how shadows change day-to-day. The second part of the activity introduces latitude and hemispheres. Studen
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4th - 8th
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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Selective Breeding of Paper Pets
This two-to-three day activity for grades 7-9 is an extension activity that goes with "Learning Genetics with Paper Pets", an NSTA Science Scope article written by the same author (Maine Coon Educational Publications). Paper Pets are used in an activity that models selective breeding to produce offspring with desired genetic traits. Students apply their knowledge of genotypes, phenotypes, probability, Punnett squares, and sexual reproduction to create companies that breed and sell Paper Pet Pe
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7th - 9th
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