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High school Back to School other (ELA) simulations
Marshmallow Team Building: A Back to School Activity for First Day of School
Whether you’re headed back to school or starting a new unit, this team building exercise will get kids engaged and excited about being in your classroom. The Marshmallow Team Building exercise helps teachers establish a classroom atmosphere of teamwork and sets the tone for a fun, high energy class!Here's what you need: a whole lotta marshmallows, a box of toothpicks, and some Clorox wipes! :-) Set your classroom up for the first day so that students are working in teams to build eight differ
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Desert Island Team Building, Cooperative Learning Challenge
Your students will love this game! They are required to work together in teams and make important decisions to help them survive on and escape from a Desert Island.Perfect for developing Critical Thinking, Cooperative Learning and Team Building.Students earn points based on the decisions they make and one team will leave the island as the victors. This resources comes with a comprehensive teacher guide, a full lesson on PowerPoint and an island map. You don't need to do a thing!!This would be g
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4th - 9th
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GRAPES Design a Civilization Activity | Ancient History Social Studies Project
Teach the GRAPES of Civilization in your classroom with this creative activity that tasks students with designing their very own unique civilization! This resource contains printable project worksheets in color and black and white versions. Organizer worksheets feature each of the G.R.A.P.E.S. of Civilization: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Civilizations can be rooted in the real world, or fantasy! Will your students declare themselves emperor of th
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: GRAPES Ancient Civilizations Resource Activities Value Unit Bundle
Living on One Dollar (2013): Video Guide and Simulation
This discounted bundle includes a "Living on One Dollar" simulation and complete video guide. Everything you need to bring this movie and concept alive for the students! Minimal prep needed! Enjoy!This 13-question documentary guide will help your students get the most out of this powerful film. This film can be used to discuss poverty, global solutions to poverty, and systemic issues that keep people in poverty. You might be interested in purchasing the bundle pack, which includes a "Living on
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8th - 11th
Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Candy Land-Inspired Break IN to ANY Class!
The only thing sweeter than summer break? Knowing that you’ve got a game-changing activity in store for the first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedures to start your class year off with a
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5th - 12th
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Stranded: Island survival icebreaker/team-building
Thieving monkeys. Angry ghosts. And there's SOMETHING in the jungle. Can YOU survive the island until help arrives?Many students have played the classic critical thinking game in which they prioritize a list of items to survive on a remote tropical island. But there's two major drawbacks of this original version. First, most of these games reward a clear preference for certain items ("What do you mean you didn't take the compass?"). Second, the game basically ends as soon as the students m
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Pre and AP Spanish Speed Dating | Citas Rápidas | ¡SOY YO! | Interpersonal Speak
CLICK HERE TO SEE A VIDEO PREVIEW!THE PERSPECTIVE: Are you looking for a strategy to engage your intermediate and mid intermediate students, break the ice AND practice Interpersonal Speaking by expressing and elaborating ideas in 20 seconds? ¡Para Aquí! THE PRACTICE: Citas Rápidas: ¡SOY YO! is a proven strategy for incorporating interpersonal speaking into your curriculum. Allow students to feel comfortable by starting slowly, allowing previous practice in pairs and small groups. As an entir
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Animated Traditional Cursive SmartBoard Upper and Lowercase
Your students will love this interactive SmartBoard Cursive lesson. It contains 52 pages of animated upper and lowercase letters. While your students are practicing their cursive at their seats, keep the animation going on the SmartBoard so they can check their own progress.
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2nd - 12th, Adult Education
Classroom CLUE Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Break IN to ANY Class!
Ready to solve the mystery of back to school engagement? Put the power of old-school detective work to use for this game-changing activity for your first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedu
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5th - 12th
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Crime Scene Investigation Reports Bundle Worksheets - True Crime - For Any Text
Unlock the door to real-world learning experiences with this Crime Scene Reports Bundle! It's the secret ingredient you've been missing for immersive learning that brings text and characters to life. This resource is perfect for inferencing skills, mock trials, pretend investigations, or any scenario where your students can put their critical thinking and creativity to the test.Included are three versatile templates in PRINT and DIGITAL:✅ Police/Incident Report: Dive deep into the world of law e
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7th - 10th
The Outsiders - A Murder Mystery - interactive role playing game
Murder Mystery based from the book/movie The Outsiders by SE Hinton. This product is an 82 page file to conduct a murder mystery as many times as you like. It can be used in any middle or high school classroom. It could also be used in a home for a Murder Mystery party or event. Included in this product:14, 5 page, individual character packetsQuestions for the Drive-in & Questions for the ParkRole Request SheetGame slipsSetting scenarios for the Drive-in & the Park.Evidence A & B
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Holocaust Image Analysis and Discussion Activity
This activity can be used for any history or literature class covering the Holocaust in World War II.
Personally, I have used it for U.S. History (11th) grade classroom. The older students are able to process the images at a deeper level and do a great job with the "Responsibility for the Holocaust" Activity.
1) Create a Holocaust “Museum” by displaying the images included in this document around your classroom.
2) Use the Holocaust Gallery Walk Activity Sheet to let students reflect while o
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9th - 12th
Animal Farm Activity Bundle - Includes Mock Trial - Unit Plan - George Orwell
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Animal Farm by George Orwell with these FIVE resources! Encourage close reading, foster critical thinking, and spark lively discussions as students delve into the characters and events of the novel.Here are resources included in this bundle:⭐️ Animal Farm Character Trading CardsEach card features a vibrant illustration of a key character from the novel, along with essential details and quotes. Engage your students as they collect, analyze, and di
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7th - 10th
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Wizard's Quidditch Back to School REVERSE Escape Room! Break IN to ANY Class!
Ready to say “expelliarmus!” to the traditional “Death by Syllabus” and the “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a course introduction? Rather than snoozing through the same routine you’ve endured in countless other classes, start your class year off with a wizarding twist. Ready to take flight? Jump start your new school year with a game-changing small group activities approach to back to school basics for ANY COURSE OR GRADE LEVEL. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools,
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5th - 12th
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CLASS IS LAVA! Gamify ANY Syllabus for ANY Class or Content Area
Look out below! Today we’re kicking off a full year of adventure to prepare for an action-packed class that you’ll never forget. Which team will reign supreme!?Your goal is to work with your teammates to successfully navigate your way through a series of challenges scattered throughout the classroom, collecting all ten items of furniture as you go! You can explore these locations in any order that you’d like.Picture this: it's the first day back in your classroom! Do you go the traditional "two
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5th - 12th
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Zombie-Themed Back to School REVERSE Escape Room! Break IN to ANY Class!
Ready to transform any sleepy syllabus and get your students BRAaAAaAaaains engaged from the very first day of class? Say goodbye to the “Death by Syllabus” and the “Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to welcome back activities with bleary eyed rooms full of student zombies! Rather than snoozing through the same routine you’ve endured in countless other classes, start your year off right with a slapstick cartoonish undead-themed adrenaline rush. No gore or guns -- just growth mindset in action
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5th - 12th
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"Lamb to the Slaughter" Mock Trial Project Materials
My 7th grade ELA class combines our argumentative writing unit with a mock trial based on the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. In our trial, we put the main character Mary Maloney on trial for the murder of her husband. We do two trials per class over the course of two days so every student gets the opportunity to be a part of the trial as well as be a part of the jury. The students assigned to the prosecution teams must argue that Mary Maloney killed her husband with intent. T
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6th - 9th
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Dinosaur Park-Inspired Back to School REVERSE Escape Room! Break IN to ANY Class
Ready to transform any sleepy syllabus and make a (pre)historic first impression for the new school year? Eat the traditional “Death by Syllabus” and the “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a course introduction for lunch! Rather than snoozing through the same routine you’ve endured in countless other classes, start your year off with dino-sized adrenaline rush. The Park is now open!Jump start your new school year with a high-energy small group activities approach to back to s
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5th - 12th
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Life Skills Unit Assignment 3: Zillow Rental House Hunt for Seniors Google Form
Help students take the next step toward financial independence with Assignment 3: Finding Your Home, an integral component of our comprehensive Life Skills curriculum. Building upon the budgeting skills developed in Assignment 2, high school seniors dive deeper into practical decision-making as they search for rental housing in their chosen state using Zillow!In Assignment 3, students leverage their budgeting knowledge as they search for rental housing in their chosen state using Zillow. Through
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Life Skills Unit Assignment 2: Budgeting and Financial Literacy Google Sheets
Continue your students' journey to financial literacy with Assignment 2: Budgeting Basics, an integral part of our comprehensive Life Skills curriculum. Designed for high school seniors, this interactive activity delves into essential budgeting skills, setting the stage for informed financial decision-making crucial for adulthood.Through Assignment 2, students delve deeper into financial planning by inputting their salary and exploring average utility costs, researching cell phone plans, and pri
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Life Skills Unit Assignment 1: Career Exploration & State Research Google Forms
Begin your students' financial literacy journey with the foundational Assignment 1: Choose Your Path! in our comprehensive Life Skills curriculum! Ideal for high school seniors, this engaging activity equips learners with crucial decision-making skills essential for their transition into adulthood. Explore diverse career paths, assess job prospects, and map out the ideal state of residence, all while honing collaborative decision-making abilities through optional roommate selection. Utilizing an
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Windmill Synthesis Stakeholder Scenario Debate Activity (AP Lang practice!)
Inspired by the College Board's AP Lang 2019 Windmill Synthesis prompt, students will participate in a community stakeholder meeting where they will be assigned a community role member's role with opinions about potentially converting the state of Georgia to primarily windmill energy. Students will look through sources to gather evidence based on their role's opinions, then work together to host a meeting where they present their ideas and mix and mingle as their roles. Students will practice sy
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9th - 12th
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Classroom Economy Bundle
Elevate financial education in your classroom with our comprehensive Classroom Economy Bundle! With over 40 interactive pages, students will learn practical financial skills, experience real-life simulations, and engage in rewarding decision-making. Fostering a positive classroom culture and preparing students for their financial future has never been easier. Order your bundle today and empower financial growth in your students!Resource Format: Google Docs, Google Slides, and PDF's What's Includ
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5th - 12th
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GAMIFIED Syllabus: Gamify ANY Syllabus for ANY Class or Content Area
It's the first day back in your classroom! Do you go the traditional "two truths and a lie" route followed by awkwardly reading the syllabus aloud to a room full of sleepy teens? Keep dreaming!Wake up any tired back to school routine by turning your day one rules, procedures, and consequences housekeeping items into an all-out gamified supply race that blends icebreakers, getting to know you activities, and MEANINGFUL face-to-face dialogue that's guaranteed to stand out from the parade of other
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5th - 12th
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