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Autumn asian studies simulations
Ancient Chinese Philosophies: Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
This fun, creative, simulation-based lesson is LOVED by my students - they remember it years later! Brush off your acting skills, because you'll have to try your hardest to keep a straight face as you lead students through a role play that they don't even know they're in!
Students will:
- Learn key information about and principles of the early Chinese belief systems of Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism
- Understand how different belief systems helped to stabilize ancient Chinese dynasties and
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7th - 10th
The Mongols in China and the Yuan Dynasty
This two-day lesson teaches students about Kublai Khan, the Mongols' conquest of China, and the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty. It gives access points to all kinds of different student learners, using two role-playing simulations, a PowerPoint with guided worksheet, map analysis, a video clip, academic source reading excerpts, and a SPICE chart assignment. Click on the "Preview" for various excerpts from the materials.This lesson is highly interactive and immerses students in multiple perspec
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7th - 11th
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India: Mohenjo-Daro Dig Activity
This is a great activity to introduce students to Ancient India the civilization of Mohenjo-Daro!
In this activity, students examine 6 artifacts. They need to determine what the artifacts are made of, what they could be used for, and what they might actually be.
My students loved doing this because they wanted to find out what each artifact was. I usually like to leave them hanging at the end of class, and won't give them the answers until the next day.
Also included are many pictures of Mo
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5th - 7th
China's Got Talent - Which Chinese Dynasty Was The Greatest? Salesman Project
This fun and competitive project revolves around the premise that the Chinese government has created a contest to see which dynasty was the greatest in their history. It's the students' job to "sell" the advancements and achievements of their assigned dynasty and topic. The class will be split into several groups representing the Han, Sui, Tang, Song, Yuan, and Ming dynasties. Each group will be broken down into three categories covering various aspects of the dynasty. In pairs, students researc
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â China Unit Bundle Over 10 Resources!
Model United Nations (Model UN simulation) - Int'l Court of Justice - Syria
Model United Nations ICJ simulation on Syria: Sixty-seven teachers have bought this product and the reviews are flattering. It was updated August 8, 2019 with the addition of a power point on the ICJ. Are you interested in doing an International Court of Justice (ICJ) simulation? Using this product, the students act as ICJ judges in assessing whether the Syrian government is guilty of genocide. The 8 sided document includes the following:1) The International Court of Justice (ICJ)2) PROCEDUR
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9th - 12th
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CLASSICAL CHINA, TANG & SONG DYNASTIES 3-DAY MINI UNIT - Editable
This little mini unit covers Classical China, specifically the Tang and Song Dynasties and Empress Wu (the only female empress in China's history). It includes individual and collaborative activities and a courtroom simulation, too! Each day is a no-prep, engaging lesson you and your students will enjoy.THIS RESOURCE IS DELIVERED AS A PDF WITH GOOGLE LINKS TO EDITABLE SLIDES AND HANDOUTSDAY 1Is an overview of the Tang and Song Dynasties in an engaging manner. Students will read a summary that gi
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7th - 10th
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Israel, Palestine, neighbors - develop a peace plan with this comprehensive Ppt
Sixty -one teachers have bought this comprehensive treatment of the conflict between Israel and its neighbors leading to group development of a peace plan. In this "package" there are 3 power points. Each of them deal with the conflict between Israel and its neighbors; they just do so at differing levels of depth. The most comprehensive is 172 slides; the middle level is 145 slides, and the most concise is 88 slides. (Sorry! This conflict is so complex that I need at least 88 slides to do it
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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South China Sea Dispute Simulation Distance Learning
This is a role-play simulation of the South China Sea dispute in which students try to negotiate international agreements while pursuing conflicting objectives. Teams of students represent the countries of Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and the USA. The simulation can be conducted in the physical classroom or online.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Shogun Simulation: Will the Shogun Shut Down Japan?
Immerse your students into Japanese History by simulating the Shoguns decision to kick foreigners out of the island during the age of exploration. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the Japanese feudal state and how European exploration affected other cultures while strengthening their inquiry and speech skills. Allow your students to get past memorizing facts and begin to critically think by placing themselves in the shoes of decision makers.
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9th - 12th
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Mukden Incident/Manchuria Crisis Interactive Lesson Plan (Post WWI East Asia)
Introduce Interwar/Post WWI East Asia to your students in a way that helps them to understand the major themes of the era, why the region would move into another world war, and use the Mukden Incident (aka: Manchuria Crisis) as a specific example to showcase the major themes. Lesson plan includes notes over the content, a group activity, and a lesson debrief. Zip folder includes Word Doc and PDF versions of the student notes, teacher notes, group handouts, activity decision cards, and the Powerp
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9th - 12th
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FEUDAL JAPAN WEBQUEST—No Prep! 100% Digital!
Medieval Japan / Feudal Japan WebQuest Travel Diary Challenge!This resource is designed for a Feudal Japan unit. It contains 6 Engaging, Challenge Tasks with Puzzles, Games and more! Teacher Guide and Answer Key also included! 100% DIGITAL with option to print!COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1.) Japanese Society and Tea Masters✔ Introduction to Early Japanese Society, structured around powerful families and clans.✔ describes Japanese tea ceremonies
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6th - 10th
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Mt. Everest Simulation Game
This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to role-play as climbers attempting to summit Mt Everest. Students must make the right decisions, take chances, and hope the dice is in their favor while they climb. Sharing oxygen with classmates, or not, adds a fun team element to the game. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector or tv!Includes:- Mt Everest Simulation PowerPoint- Mt Everest Student Game Card- Dice Spinners to Print for Random Event
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3rd - 10th
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China Pre-Qin Dynasty Simulation
Take students through an experience in life in Pre-Qin Dynastic China during the Warring States Period before China became a unified country. Students will experience what it is like to have to deal in different currencies, different weights and measurement systems, different written languages, and different calendars. Through this experience they will develop an understanding of the important change to a unified government on daily life including trade, communication, and social events which
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4th - 8th
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Virtual Trip to Japan
This virtual field trip to Japan can be used to give a general overview of Japanese culture, as an opportunity to practice group collaboration and problem-solving, and as a way to teach students how to budget. Students will "travel" together in groups with varying budgets. They will make decisions as a group about flight choices, accommodation, food, which city to visit, a nature activity to participate in, a cultural activity to participate in, and which souvenir to bring home. Students will di
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6th - 10th
AP World History Bundle - Topic 2.2 - The Mongols and Role Playing Activity
This bundle includes Topic 2.2 - The Mongols and the Making of the Modern World Google Slides presentation with lecture notes and an accompanying role-playing activity for students to complete. The notes are aligned to the College Board's CED for topic 2.2. The role-playing activity assigns students a character as an advisor to Kublai Khan in helping him decide how to rule China.Please go to the product listings below for previews and more detailed descriptions of each component of this bundle:
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9th - 12th
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Fun coloring booklet for kids
Fun coloring booklet for kids.Ready-to-print sheets in pdf format to teach a child to color on various shapes, including animals, landscapes, etcThe file contains 28 different papers
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PreK - 1st
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*Gandhi/Indian Independence Simulation*
The Gandhi/Indian Independence Simulation immerses students in the Indian Independence movement through the eyes of one of its main leaders, Mahatma Gandhi. This is, in essence, a guided notes activity however, students debate and work together as a class to evaluate and make decisions regarding the various scenarios of Gandhi's life. This activity engages students with the course content and helps them to get to know Gandhi and the events that led to Indian Independence on a more personal level
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Lost Colony of Roanoke Crime Scene Investigation
In this engaging simulation, elementary students will step into the shoes of investigators to unravel the mystery of the Roanoke Colony disappearance. They will learn about the history of Roanoke, examine clues, and answer reflection questions to enhance their understanding. This corresponds with the Lost Colony Children's Story.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â The Lost Colony
Classroom Escape Room - Asia - Geography, Maps, Flags, and Landmarks
Looking for an engaging way to teach map skills and geography? Turn your classroom into an Escape Room. Included are three escape room style lessons. You can have your students work on their own or in small groups to complete each level of the lesson. Each level increases in difficulty. Starting at 1st Time Traveler - students can level up to Seasoned Traveler - then level up to the final escape challenge, Wily Veteran. Students will need to check out the Maps, Flag, and Landmarks of Asia to dec
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Classroom Escape Room - Europe, Asia, South America, Africa, United States
How Should the Mongols Rule China? Role Playing Simulation for AP World History
You are here in China around the year 1270 and are participating in a high-level conference the Mongols are holding in which they are having to decide what advice to give Kublaà Khan about how he should rule China. Some at this meeting are invading Mongols, while others are Chinese advisors whom the Mongols have allowed to participate in the conference. You are all trying to figure out one thing though. How should the Mongols rule China?In this simulation, students are assigned a role and given
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â AP World History Bundle - Topic 2.2 - The Mongols and Role Playing Activity
Diwali Lesson & Celebration
These Slides will walk your students through a Diwali celebration in a fun and informative way! Students watch a video and do five activities to correspond to the days of Diwali. You will need some supplies (full list included), but you can also make a copy of the Slides and adapt them to the supplies you have on hand. My students loved this activity, and it was much more memorable than just reading about the holiday.
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4th - 8th
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The Lost Colony
In this engaging simulation, elementary students will step into the shoes of investigators to unravel the mystery of the Roanoke Colony disappearance. They will learn about the history of Roanoke, examine clues, and answer reflection questions to enhance their understanding. This has a corresponding story with the bundle, called The Lost Colony!
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4th - 7th
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Fall Activities - Seasons Science Lesson - Virtual Field Trip - STEM Themed
A Fall Virtual Field Trip is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of fall and bring fall activities to your classroom! On this No Wheels Field Trip, you are going a SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS DAY! Find out how the leaves change color, what is the Harvest Moon, all things pumpkin spice, how apples grow, what squirrels eat, and more. Learn what a phenomenon is!Have you ever seen a large group of birds dancing in the sky?This field trip includes sooo much Winter Fun!15+ Linked Activities and Slides
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 1-ESS1-2
Also included in:Â Virtual Field Trips - MEGA No Wheels Field Trip Bundle - Locked in Price!
Model United Nations simulation (Model UN) Population, Overpopulation
This product was updated in December 2020. So far 63 teachers have purchased it. It involves the students in a Model United Nations simulation, whereby the students will have a fairly easy time discerning their country's policy regarding population control. The focus of the simulation will be on China and Africa. The debate will center around 2 draft resolutions dealing with the questions: (a) Have the one and two child policies of China done more harm than good? and (b) should these policie
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7th - 12th
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