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High school Black History Month canadian history simulations
1920s Stock Market Game: Ready to Strike it Rich? Roaring 20s, Great Depression
Your kids will love this game! This proven simulation has been a best seller for the last 10 years because it keeps kids engaged! Add student names into the game for even more fun. An excellent transition from the 1920s to 1930s. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Here is what others are saying! 85 positive reviews and counting!This resource was exactly what I wanted it to be. Richard"This activity was amazing to give my students a glimpse at the excitement that people were feeling during the Roaring 20s and the deva
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5th - 12th
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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Great Zimbabwe African Empire Activity CSI Mystery of Black History Analysis
Perfect for lessons about the African empires, this investigation activity makes learning about Great Zimbabwe educational and engaging! Your students will try to crack the mystery of Great Zimbabwe through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations, African empires, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on t
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6th - 10th
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Era of Reconstruction: Interactive Activities
This resource is designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction. Two highly engaging, interactive Slide Presentations will vicariously draw students into the lives of the Freedmen during this historical period of time. LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]Includes:45 Slide Presentation & Guided Notes HandoutPOV Freedmen Scenario Activity LESSON ONE will have students examine; the different ways in which newly freed slaves expressed their emancipationthe POV of a F
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle- Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan & Jim Crow
Classroom Historical Mock Trial - R. v. Louis Riel (1885)
The original trial of Louis Riel in 1885 is arguably one of the most famous trials in Canadian History. The trial, which took place in July of 1885, lasted only five days and resulted in a guilty verdict. Riel was subsequently executed by hanging, and outcome which has had a lasting impact on French-English relations in Canada.In this activity students will recreate the trial of Louis Riel and learn about the events of both the Nortwest Rebellion (1885) and, to a lesser extent, the Red River Reb
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8th - 11th
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CHC2P CHC2D 1920s & 1930s: Stock Market Crash of 1929
1920s & 1930s: Stock Market Crash of 1929
Through this engaging simulation students can first re-create the events of the great market collapse of 1929 buying and selling shares of companies using fake currency. As the rounds of the simulation progress students will experience the ups and downs as the market grows and shrinks. Clear guidelines for the simulation are included as is a PowerPoint ‘ticker’ that shows stock values for each round. After the simulation students complete an in-dep
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10th
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Civil Rights Movement Project Research and Role Play
In this inquiry-based project, students become figures from the Civil Rights Movement. Students research their figure and then embody that person at a culminating party. This project puts students literally in the lives of historical figures. Meet Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, Thurgood Marshall and more through your students' discovery of them. A great addition to your Civil Rights Movement study.This detailed teacher’s guide includes:● How to use this resource and complete timeline within the te
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Civil Rights Movement Activities
World War 1 - One Virtual Museum - Group Station Activity, Simulations, VR 360!
Complete US HISTORY Course Now Available! $100 OFFWorld History Course also Available!Turn your classroom into an interactive museum with this station activity! Students explore different aspects of World War One through 7 QR stations located around the classroom. This activity has worked exceptionally well and resulted in a high level of student engagement. Most importantly, it has helped students understand the human reality of the Great War. What's Included:- Very clear teacher instructio
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8th - 12th
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Canadian Government Unit
Canadian government is the backbone of Canadian society. It is important for students to know their rights and responsibilities. Students will gain knowledge in many topics. The topics of this unit are: Types of Government, Levels of Government, House of Commons, How a Bill Becomes a Law, Branches of Government, Canada vs. North Korea, Mock Election, and Prime Minister Flipbook. Students will gain this unit’s knowledge with a variety of assignments and activities. This unit will use the followin
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6th - 9th
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Camp X Spy Mission - WWII Interactive Game!
This spy game has all the tools you need to simply create your own codes and messages to get students immersed in the world of espionage during WWII. Many people don't know that the biggest spy training facility for the Allies was in Whitby, Ontario! This game is perfect for your Grade 10 Canadian history course and will make your WWII unit come alive!Instructions, Agent Profiles for students, character profiles and instructions for teachers, links to sites to create your codes and messages, an
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9th - 12th
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Engaging Great Migration Activity: Choose Your Own Journey
Supplement your Great Migration, Reconstruction, and Civil War units with this experiential exercise to build perspective and content knowledge. 1:1 classrooms are ideal for this activity, but you could easily modify to be whole class or small group. This activity is perfect for kickstarting your studies of the Great Migration, but can be used as a rich supplement at any time. Students start by reading a scene from a sharecropper's life, then making a choice on what to do next. Each choice is li
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8th - 11th
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Parliamentary Democracy Simulation Game
Help your students understand parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy with this fun government simulation game! Students will have the opportunity to become a monarch (based on birthday), vote or campaign for parliament, become Governor General, or even govern the classroom as Prime Minister. A classroom constitution is included to ensure the Prime Minister doesn't abuse their power (or violate school rules.) A Smart Start and Post-Activity Reflection is included, so the teacher can
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6th - 9th
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History Mysteries - Tupac
Looking for a way to get your students excited about history? Historical mysteries are the way to go!Students will have to use critical thinking, inquiry, and teamwork skills to solve the mystery of the murder of Tupac Shakur.Students will use the provided slide deck to help them solve the mystery!The opportunity to expand upon this lesson are endless. Maybe this is an activity to use during a Current Events class. Maybe this could be used in a Forensics class. Maybe you use this in your Music H
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8th - 11th
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Grade 9 Social Studies: Chapter 1 Canada's Federal Political System Workbook
This workbook contains questions, assignments and activities on Canada's federal political system, the legislative process, and the role of media and lobbyists. This workbook is primarily designed to be used with the Social Studies Grade 9 textbook "Issues for Canadians" and is aligned with the learning outcomes found in Alberta's Program of Studies for Grade 9. Keywords: government, political system, individual & collective rights, governance, parliament, executive, legislative & judici
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9th
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Also included in: Alberta - Grade 9 Social Studies Workbook (Growing Bundle)
Upper Canada Settlement Simulation Activity
Liven up the learning experience of the history and settlement of Upper Canada through this interactive and engaging simulation activity inspired by Clark & McKay. As the teacher, you will lead students through a simulation where every student receives a different role card of a fictitious (but historically relevant) character. Students will then analyze their character’s level of preparedness or background knowledge for settling the land and ultimately surviving their first winter, individu
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7th - 11th
Plessy v Ferguson Socratic Seminar
This resource includes the following:Plessy V Ferguson reading covering background, amendment elements, and final remarks from Justice Henry Brown and Justice John HarlanAnnotation technique to ensure close reading and note taking on the text (can be used for a grade)Potential discussion questions for the Socratic SeminarInstructions on how to conduct the Socratic Seminar and sentence stems to help students phrase their comments or questions in the Socratic Seminar
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9th - 12th
Historical Recreation: Cuban Missile Crisis
Historical recreations allow students to role play and bring history to life! This activity is focused on using research, critical thinking, and collaboration to draw up a peace treaty to resolve the Cuban Missile Crisis. This product comes with an activity plan, blank treaty document, and PMI exit slip.
Grades:
9th - 11th
Mock Hearing of Deportation of Acadians
Students participate in a mock hearing on the deportation of Acadians. Student roles include British magistrates, Crown lawyers, Acadian lawyers, Crown witnesses, Acadian witnesses, and journalists.
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7th - 10th
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Canadian WWI Soldier ADVENTURE GAME
This engaging and thought-provoking TPT resource features a ChatGPT interview with a famous Canadian from the WW1 era, a Google Form reflection, and a creative summative activity.The ChatGPT interview is a unique and exciting way for students to learn about a famous Canadian from the WW1 era. The interview provides an immersive experience where students can interact with the historical figure and ask them questions about their life and experiences during the war. This activity can be used to pro
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8th - 12th
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Canadian History 1945 to 1980 - Stock Market Game - Economics, Events, + Review
Students play this stock market game to learn about historical events from the 1950s to the 1980s! The game is active, engaging and lots of fun. This stock market game was created in response to the high demand and success of the 1920s stock market game - see reviews here! How the Game Works (check out preview sample): It's 1945 and the war has just ended. You have decided to use some of the money granted to you for military service to play the stock market! Invest wisely!Each slide is a new
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7th - 12th
La négotiation des traités - jeu de rôle et activité
Version française de l'activité pour faire négocier les équipes de 4 élèves pour établir le territoire et d'autres biens qui seront accordés aux premières nations lors de l'établissement de leurs réserves. Peut être utilisé pour accompagner le texte "Horizons". Inclut un plan de leçon (pour environ 1.5 - 2 heures), grille / carte, fiche de données avec les sources primaires sur traité #6, et "contrat" pour résumer les négotiations et signer.
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9th - 11th
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Discontent in Upper Canada: Democracy and Oligarchy in the 1830's role play
This role play is a favourite I've used many times to have students understand how British North America's colonial government worked (or rather, didn't work). It emphasizes creative problem solving and historical perspective. Essentially, after explaining how the colonial system was structured (with the oligarchical Family Compact and Château Clique and governor essentially running the place), students adopt roles, find out who is who, and attempt to pass a bill into law under this system1) Sli
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9th - 10th
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The Signing of Treaty Four
This is a full script of the signing of Treaty Four between the Crown and the Cree and Saulteaux First Nations in Fort Qu'Appelle SK, September 15, 1874. This is to be used to have your class reenact the signing of the treaty to help them to understand this important moment in Canadian history.
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7th - 12th
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Civil Rights Era - Understanding Housing Segregation - Interactive Simulation
Do you want to show your students what the physical implications of housing segregation during the Civil Rights Era? Are they curious how housing segregation works and what it actually looks like? Using the Parable of the Polygons website, this interactive simulation helps students understand how just a little bit of bias can have a large impact on how a community looks. This activity walks students through the process of trying to make the 'polygons' happy based on their levels of bias and dive
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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