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Free 6th grade government simulations
How a Bill Becomes a Law Activities
This bundle package includes 3 different methods of teaching about how a Bill Becomes a Law. There are graphic organizers, a booklet outlining the steps, and a simulation that has the class try to get a law passed through Congress (their class).
If you like this bundle, be sure to check out The Three Branches of Government: A Unit Plan.
You can find “Full Unit’s” for World History, US History, Economics, and Government at my store.
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6th - 12th
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FREE Checks and Balances Simulation Bill Becomes a Law Activity Middle School
This FREE checks and balances/bill becomes a law simulation will be an activity your students will remember for years to come! It is a reinforcement activity to use after you have taught the system of checks and balances. Students write their own bills and follow the process all the way to the Supreme Court. Students role play in the Executive, Legislative, and Executive Branches. This is a great lesson if you are being observed by an administrator.This simulation includes:A Class ConstitutionPo
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6th - 8th
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Circular Flow of the Economy
This is a classroom tested activity that I have used for ten years to allow students to engage in the practical application of the economic, or circular flow. Not only do students get excited because they get to get up and moving around, but they will also be interested in creating their own real-life examples. Enjoy!
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3rd - 8th
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Simulation for the Executive Branch or the President's Cabinet
I have pulled together a collection of maps, charts, graphs, article summaries and other visuals to use in assigning your student a 'role' in the President's cabinet.
Give it a try!
I have a powerpoint set up to go on the White Board for this activity as well.
I am posting this free - for educational use only.
Please add comments if it is useful or helpful!
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6th - 9th, Adult Education
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Bill of Rights Project-Mobile
This project is designed to teach the Bill of Rights in an authentic and relatable way. It includes the guidelines a dynamic rubric that can be used or modified to fit grades 5th and up- the project also includes easy modifications for older students and a rough draft template. Students will design a physical representation of each 10 amendments. Each amendment requires the definition, definition in their own words, and a symbolic representation. It is a terrific hands on way to teach this impor
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5th - 12th
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Ratification Debates - Class Simulation / Primary Source Quotes
This resource provides primary source quotes from leading figures in the ratification debates for three important states: Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts. Student groups receive a different state, interpret and evaluate the quotes, discuss reasons for and against ratification and then vote on ratification themselves. Votes are tallied up and if 2 of the three states ratify, the constitution becomes the law!
Grades:
6th - 12th
City Coucil Meeting
This is an activity for a city council meeting. Students are broken up into groups and debate with the city council about whether or not to use tax money to pay for Disaster Kits. This is a good follow-up activity to talk about how to spend tax money or during a disaster preparedness unit. I've used it with my own class and it can be chaotic, but it's a ton of fun for the students.
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4th - 8th, Adult Education
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The Constitution Rap Questions
This is a fun and memorable way for students to learn the significance and facts behind the founding of our nation's Constitution. It should be used with "Ratatat--El Pico." The rap begins as soon as the music starts.
These questions go with the rap.
Grades:
5th - 10th
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9th Amendment Simulation
The 9th Amendment sure can be confusing, and compared to the rest of the Bill of Rights, is often overlooked. This lesson allows students to understand the need for the 9th Amendment through a collaborative, interactive simulation.
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6th - 12th
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Interest Group Simulation- Basketball
This simulation teaches interest groups by having students form into interest groups, raise money by going out to the basketball court and shooting shots for donations, and then lobbying kids in a different classroom (Congress) to pass a law they want. The money students raise on the court is used to "fly" to Washington D.C (the other class) and make "campaign donations" to members of Congress, which I let them redeem for candy. All you need to run this simulation is on these two sheets (except
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6th - 12th
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Island Simulation
This is a simulation that asks students to create their own governments on an island. Their government requirements align with the Preamble.
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6th - 8th
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: COVID-19 AND POLITICS
TOPICS IN MODERN HISTORY.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
QUESTION OF THE DAY: ECONOMICS AND POLITICS
DISCUSSIONS IN MODERN HISTORY
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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