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2nd grade social studies simulation pdfs
Wants and Needs Sort - 1st grade Social Studies Needs vs Wants Activities
These interactive needs vs wants activities are perfect to teach your students about wants and needs, and to help them understand the consequences of choosing wants vs needs in real-life situations.PACKED with everything you need! Includes a lesson plan, simulation activity with teacher script, vocabulary aid, sorting activities, critical thinking worksheet, and writing activity.Description:This fun interactive activity sends students on an adventure simulation as they pack their backpacks with
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K - 2nd
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Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
Pioneer Unit / Oregon Trail Game
Do you love the game Oregon Trail? This unit includes a whole class version of the game!
This is a Problem Based Learning Unit all about the pioneers of our great nation. I created this unit for my second graders, but you could use it for older children too. This unit is very detailed. It integrates ELA skills, social studies, history, and provides the opportunity for creativity as well as FUN!
The children get to "go along" in the journey. This unit has three parts. Check out the Preview Fil
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2nd - 5th
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Virtual Field Trip Bundle #2 Earth and Space Sciences
★ Virtual Field Trip Bundle! NGSS Earth and Space Sciences Edition ★1 Volcano - Kilauea, Hawaii2 International Space Station3 Moon & The Phases of the MoonVirtual Field Trips are an engaging activity for Zoom or on your projector in class. No matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! Use them as a preview to any science unit OR have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺These trips are design
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1st - 5th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
How a Bill Becomes a Law - Government Simulation - Congress (House/Senate) Vote
Let your students EXPERIENCE the important governmental process of drafting, presenting, debating and voting on a bill as it goes through the steps to become a law!Each student will take on a new persona as a REAL congressperson from a state in the USA. They will present their bill and debate bills from other committees, then vote in a congressional meeting! This experience is fun and memorable for students across the USA! Enjoy!Included in this set:Contents:How to Use this ResourceNote taking G
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2nd - 5th
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Goods and Services Producers and Consumers Economics Activity Second Grade
Looking for an engaging early elementary economics lesson? Your students will gain a deep understanding of buyers and sellers (producers and consumers) in a community with this fun simulation activity. Your second or third grade social studies students will love creating their own good or service. This resource is suprisingly low-prep for how interactive it is. Simply print, cut, and go! You'll get teacher instructions, classroom procedures, printable student sheets, a student reflection sheet,
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2nd - 3rd
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Social Studies Economics Pack! Shark Tank, Business Plan, Market Day and MORE!
This 42 Page Economics Pack Includes:• 16 Vocabulary Posters• Interactive Notebook Tasks• Graphic Organizers• Wants and Needs Sort• Goods and Services Sort• Producers and Consumers Sort• High and Low Demand Sort• Vocabulary Summarizing Activity• Supply and Demand Auction Lesson and Printables• Imports and Exports T-shirt Lesson and Printables• Market Day Activity Description• Market Day Parent Letter• Market Day Storefront example• Business Plan Writing• Shark Tank Pitch Writing• Shark Tank Lett
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2nd - 4th
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Economics Christmas (Project)
This packet includes 10 days worth of plans to cover many economic standards. You will set up a class store and students will learn through real, hands-on experience about economic concepts. I have included coupons you can use for students to buy at your store, so you don't have to spend additional money on items for your store. There are also "santa bucks" included for students to use as money! This is also a great way to control behavior in the crazy month of December because students will
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1st - 4th
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Economics Role Play: Consumers and Producers {NCSS Standard 7}
In this role play, there are eleven businesses under four categories (food, clothing, recreation and miscellaneous). Depending on class size, one student should be responsible for each business. Students that are not owners of businesses (producers) will be the consumers. One student will be in charge of headquarters. Business owners (producers) try to attract the most customers. Customers (consumers) try to complete shopping tasks and gather the most "task completed cards". This role play also
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1st - 8th
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The Island - Government and Economics PBL
The Island is a project based learning experience where students “live the experience” of discovering and being stranded on an island. Through this simulation, they will create fictional characters. These characters are then put into situations and incidents that create the plot. As the plot unfolds, students will experience the positive and negatives of a dictatorship, monarchy, and democracy. They will also evaluate needs versus wants and the basics of an economy. Constructed for 3rd and 5th
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2nd - 6th
Santas Workshop Christmas Math Project and Activities | Project Based Learning
Looking for the BEST Christmas math activities for your class? The Santa's workshop Christmas math project is the answer! Students will love this 10 day group Christmas math project based learning activity.What IS Santa's Workshop Christmas Math Project Based Learning Activity?Students will learn about economics and math at the same time! This ten day Christmas math project unit starts with a letter from Santa asking students to help him make a workshop for the North Pole. Students will build Sa
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2nd - 4th
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Economics Simulation
This jobs bundle is just what you need to manage your classroom and teach a little Social Studies too! This product includes:27 Real-World Job Descriptions- can be printed six per slide and used for a classroom job bulletin board for next year tooFake Money- can be transformed with pictures of students, teachers or the class pet and printed for use in your simulation experienceJob Application Printable Definition Posters- for the content vocabulary words economy, goods, services, debts and credi
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1st - 5th
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STEM - Lewis and Clark
STEM lesson about Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery.
Students learn lessons for today and skills for tomorrow as they collaborate to solve historical problems! In this Mind Missions lesson, students will learn about Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their journey to explore the West. Then, they will collaborate to solve a problem that faced the great explorers on their adventure.
This lesson is part of our American Pioneers series.
Mind Missions are team-based, creative problem
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1st - 4th
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Listening Activities and Listening Comprehension - Following Directions
Looking for fun listening activities to help your students practice following directions? The engaging Winter Listening Adventures is no prep and provides great practice and review for cardinal directions, working with coordinates, and listening skills for state testing.The 3 listening adventures offer an engaging way to work on listening comprehension while having fun. Great for whole class, Friday work, subs, and after recess, students will beg for more. Includes specific teacher directions fo
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2nd - 5th
Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip Google Slides
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest with the "Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip" Experience the sights and sounds of this incredible ecosystem from the comfort of your own classroom, and learn about the unique wildlife, cultural heritage, and conservation efforts that make the Amazon Rainforest one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. This interactive and engaging resource is a must-have for any teacher looking to inspire their students to become env
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2nd - 7th
Scholar Dollars - Cartoon Owls - Classroom Money!
Perfect for your Classroom Economy or Rewards system! This owl money comes in $1, $5, $10, $20, and $100 Owl dollars.
For more information on how I run my classroom economy and how to use Classroom Money in your class, check out my blog! eduventuring.weebly.com
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1st - 4th
Activities for Well Versed: Animated Music Videos About Civics
"Government Superheroes"Functions of Government (Ages 6-11)"Rule-Making Expedition"Rules and Laws (Ages 6-11)"Rights and Responsibilities Carnival"Our Rights (Ages 6-11)"Branches of Government Adventure Quest"The Branches of Government (Ages 6-11)"My Local Community Adventure"It's All Local (Ages 6-11)"Community Puzzle Mural"A Part of Something (Ages 6-11)"Voice in Action: Community Advocacy Fair"Our Voices (Ages 6-11)"Democracy Dilemmas: Finding Common Ground"Differences, Disagreements, and Dem
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2nd - 5th
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Mock Caucus & Mock Primary Election - Simulation Set
Teaching your students of any age or grade about voting and the American electoral process? Want to teach your kids about civics and voting without getting political? I have the solution for you: A VEGETABLE CAUCUS AND FRUIT ELECTION!If the thought of taking on politics in your classroom makes you cringe, I totally get it. I have designed this activity in a way that avoids having students affiliate themselves (or each other) with either of the American political parties. They will, for the Mock
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2nd - 8th
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American Symbols Virtual Field Trip
Complete with sound effects, interactive exhibits, informational videos, and a reflection piece at the end, this will be sure to draw in your students to get them excited about American Symbols- or just a fun activity to do! This is a PDF with link to Google Slides. The only symbols covered here are the Bald Eagle, Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, American Flag, and newly added- the Liberty Bell and a postcard template! Want to see a FREE preview of another virtual field trip?Machu Picchu
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PreK - 6th
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Where is the President?/ Presidents Day / Google Slides / Virtual Field Trip
Your students will learn about the US Presidents and American History while they travel around Washington, DC visiting American Historical Landmarks all while in search of the president. This scavenger hunt is perfect for Social Studies class but is great for everyone else as well! While on the scavenger hunt students will answer trivia questions and learn historical facts. Your class will take a virtual trip and travel to: ⭐ The White House⭐ The Washington Monument⭐ The Jefferson Memorial⭐ The
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2nd - 4th
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Economics Fair Market Social Studies Activity
This file contains everything that you will need to have a successful economics fair with your students! Contains an information letter, business proposal, business inventory, business cost worksheet, selling inventory report worksheet to keep track of income, rubric with two grades, printable play money, budget sheet, and a sample schedule with directions.
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2nd - 6th
Our Trip Around the World: Visiting the Continents
Why not have even more fun with your Trip Around the World - Continents unit by giving your students the full airline treatment? After making your suitcases, distribute boarding passes and have them go through a mock security screening. Arrange their chairs as if on an airplane, and read the enclosed flight attendant instructions. Make sure they buckle up, and stow their suitcases under their seat. You may even want to serve a little snack and beverage while they watch your in-flight movie/desti
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1st - 4th
Election Day - Mock Election & Voting Activities - Election Process
Are you looking for a peaceful way to study voting and the Election process and Voting? Your students insight to the party caucus, primary election, and general election. They will use text evidence to determine the best candidate for president.Here's What You'll get:✅ 40 fairytale candidate cards Color & B/w✅ Party Sorting Headers✅ Campaign Posters✅ Party Caucus instructions✅ 2 sizes ballots✅ character fact pages✅ Ballot box decor✅ Voting booth signs✅ I Voted Stickers✅ Lesson plan
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1st - 2nd
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BE A PILGRIM! Real-Life Bios from the Mayflower- Authentic Thanksgiving Activity
BE A PILGRIM FOR A FEW DAYS!This is a set of 30 short bios of real passengers aboard the Mayflower.There are 15 boy pilgrims and 15 girl pilgrims included.Assign each student a Pilgrim name and bio with the easy recording sheets. THE STUDENTS WILL LOVE IT! DIFFERENT FROM THE USUAL TURKEY DRAWING CONTEST OR TURKEY CRAFT. BRING IT ALIVE FOR THEM. Who were the people on the Mayflower?What were some of the most recognized and unrecognized pilgrim's names?How old were the Pilgrims?Who is Miles St
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2nd - 4th
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