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High school social studies simulations $10 and up
Food Truck Business Simulation Semester Project Bundle
Engage your students in course content with this relatable, food truck-themed project. This product incorporates many aspects of the business world including: marketing, finance, sales, advertising, business pitches, business plans, budgeting, social media, etc. This is a semester long business simulation project meant to accompany a high school business course such as Introduction to Business and Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Essentials, or Marketing I. For this project I split up the s
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9th - 12th
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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
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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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
Zombie Task Force Simulation for Model United Nations BUNDLE
Get students debating and engaged in Model UN with this fun Zombie Task Force simulation! This bundle includes everything you will need to host an effective Model UN simulation. The comprehensive Zombie Task Force Simulation Slides presentation will walk your students through the process from learning what it means to be a delegate to successfully writing a resolution. Resources and graphic organizers are provided for each step of the process. This is a great way to kick off your club or unit! S
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6th - 12th
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Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of Snow White
In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Snow White murdered Prince Charming. What could have driven her to such a crime? And did she do it? Your government or civics class will have a great time as they determine her guilt or innocence. There are 9 characters in this mock trial: 5 female and 4 male.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding
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7th - 12th
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MOCK TRIAL! - The Guide, Rubrics, and Handouts to the Ultimate Project
Would you like to see your students rise to the highest of expectations? Watch your students transform into lawyers pushing the envelope of persuasion, witnesses carefully building a case, or judge/jury to conduct it fairly and appropriately. Do you want to have some of the most fun in your teaching life? Then purchase this Word document - easily my most downloaded and highly rated product - and customize it for your students and the trial of your choice. There are role descriptions and customiz
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
These interactive Ancient China Activities are the perfect supplement to your textbook or your existing school curriculum about Ancient China! This bundle includes several engaging and no-prep activities from our complete Ancient China unit bundle that will excite your students and add some variety to your lesson planning!Save 20% by purchasing these resources together!This bundle is a great fit for you if you just want a few Ancient China activities, but don't want word walls, slideshows, bell
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6th - 9th
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Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
This bundle includes a variety of slide decks, simulations, activities, and games designed to provide the scaffolding that connects major ideas for a semester of U.S. Government.It includes Google Slide presentations, which include over 1000 slides, on:Purpose of Government, Public and Political ProcessForms of GovernmentThe Three BranchesCivic ParticipationRights and ResponsibilitiesFederalists and AntifederalistsPolitical Parties, Interest Groups, and ValuesAmerican Elections ExplainedGerryman
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
The Urban Game: an Industrial Revolution Simulation (Google Version)
This simulation focuses on the beginning of the Industrial Revolution in England in 1745 and going until 1850. Microsoft Office VersionWant the same product but about Ancient Mesopotamia? Check out the Mesopotamian Urban Game!It's set up for Distance Learning/Remote Learning/eLearning:Your students can do it at home on their devices and share/email you their "drawing"A video portion guides teaches them about life in England before the Industrial Revolution, models how to set up their village and
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6th - 12th
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Economics Activity Bundle | 20 + Simulations, Videos, Web-Quests & More!
Looking for a semester worth of Economics activities? Microeconomics and Macroeconomics? Look no further! This (20+ PRODUCT) BUNDLE contains over $60 worth of product and includes student simulations, web-quests, student projects, student presentations, power-points, Document Based activities, student station activities and MORE! Also included- OVER 40 Economics Video Activities (public access) and corresponding student worksheets! Also GREAT for SUMMER SCHOOL!***Includes a GOOGLE and Traditiona
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9th - 12th
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Civil War Battles Simulation Game
This simulation of the battles of the Civil War will put your students' decision-making skills to the test! This simulation covers the main battles of the Civil War including Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Shiloh, Antietam, Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chickamauga, and Appomattox! Companion worksheet is included for students to keep track of their remaining troops and battles!
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8th - 10th
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Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf
Booker T. Wolf has been accused of murdering the two pig brothers in this mock trial for your government or civics class. Hand out roles to each member of your class, either as a part of the court process, a witness or a juror and let your class decide. Is he innocent or guilty?There are 9 character parts: 3 female,5 male and 1 non-specific.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding their rights as st
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7th - 12th
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French Revolution Trial of King Louis XVI Simulation
This is one of my students' favorite activities of the year! Pick this lesson if you want students to still be talking about it years later. In this trial simulation, students take on individual roles and place King Louis XVI on trial. Prepare to be amazed at your students critical thinking skills and their ability to argue or defend their point.
With this activity, you are getting individualized roles for each of your students with specific directions for each. I have also included a tea
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6th - 12th
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Ultimate Entrepreneurship & Business Mastery Bundle: Shark Tank to Stock Market
Experience ALL of my Entrepreneurial, Business Creation, Marketing, Design Thinking, Stock Market and Investing Projects currently available in my TpT Store! Each activity is easily sharable or assignable on Google Classroom or your LMS, and many include printable PDF files for your convenience.In this Bundle you will receive EVERYTHING that is currently listed in The Edpreneur Academy TpT Store! That's 25 activities and projects, enough for 1 full school year of business creation and entreprene
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4th - 12th
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Bundle- Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan & Jim Crow
This unit bundle is composed of four highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentations, and activities-- designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction/Jim Crow. LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]Includes:45 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes HandoutPOV Freedmen Scenario ActivityLESSON ONE will have students examine;the different ways in which newly freed slaves expressed their emancipationthe POV of a Freedmen (POV Activity). Students will respond
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Black Plague Simulation Game
Your Purchase Comes with: 19 slide powerpoint that includes:Clear and detailed game instructions A simulated story"walk" through England during the plagueGuided slides that bring your class through 5 rounds of game play Plague Info Slides for note taking between rounds Closure group writing response Debrief Worksheet (linked):Background reading 3 primary sources with questions 4 image analysis questions (images in slideshow)Use this powerpoint to play a fun and interactive game that will have th
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7th - 12th
Ancient Egypt Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | King Tut Nile River Pyramids
Make learning about ancient Egypt engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of ancient Egypt through investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!This bundle includes mystery of history activities featuring:The Death of King Tut: Students will learn about Kin
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5th - 10th
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Ancient China and Silk Road Ancient Civilizations Activity CSI Mystery Bundle
Make learning about ancient China and the Silk Road engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of ancient China through investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient China, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!This bundle includes mystery of history activities featuring:The Terracotta Warriors: Students
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5th - 10th
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Plays, Skits and Reenactments for American History, World History & Economics
This collection contains many of the plays, skits and reenactments listed on my TPT store at a greatly reduced rate.These are GREAT for getting students active and involved in the classroom. See the list below. You can also see a preview of each in my store because they are all sold separately as well.These are also sold separately and in various bundles on my TPT store, too. Here are my current plays, skits and reenactments:American HistoryThe "Ancient Ones", a play about the Anasazi (Early Nat
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5th - 12th
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Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny Activity US History CSI Mystery Bundle
Explore the California Gold Rush, Oregon Trail, and Lewis and Clark Expedition with this this bundle of investigation activities! Make learning about American westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny fun and engaging. Your students will explore investigation case file activities with visuals and primary sources that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on westward expansion, American history, and more, this resource bundle makes history come to life!This
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5th - 10th
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Model United Nations Resource MEGA Bundle
Help your students be the best Model UN delegates they can be with this no-prep resource bundle. It includes lessons and activities to teach students the essential skills and information that they need, materials to help advisors run an effective MUN class or club, and fifteen engaging Model United Nations simulations on a wide variety of social, political, and environmental topics that can be used in class, practice, or for an in-house conference.You Save 30% off the price of each resource whe
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8th - 11th
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Engaging Lessons For Teaching Economics!
This bundle contains most of the economic lessons - activities, skits and lessons, that I have done over the years. This includes my three most popular Econ products:Teaching Supply and Demand - Candy and Coke Activity andAll Hail The Glorious Leader! The Command or Planned Economic System.andTeaching Stock Markets and Investing: An Entire UnitPlus - You get all of these: (these are found in the Bonus file)A Real Tax Conundrum (tax and budget simulation)Teaching the Tradition-based Economic Sys
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5th - 12th
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Brrrr! It's A Cold War: Cold War Bundle
This bundle contains eight products related to teaching The Cold War in American History.-Post War Prosperity PowerPoint & Infographic (15 pages)-Cold War Division PowerPoint & Infographic (12 pages)-Cold War Conflicts PowerPoint & Infographic (22 pages)-WebQuest: JFK & the Cuban Missile Crisis (8 pages)-History Mystery: The War That Was Lost in Our Living Rooms (60 pages)-Cold War Vocabulary Assignment & Answer Key (4 pages)-Cold War Extension Activity (2 pages)-BONUS- Print
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6th - 12th
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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.
Teaching with social studies resources
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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?
There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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