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Free government simulations
Articles of Confederation Simulation
A great interactive simulation to demonstrate to government or US history students the failures of the Articles of Confederation. After the lesson students will have a clear understanding of why the US needed a stronger central government. Students will take on the role of one of the 13 original states and will participate in a session of Congress to see if they can solve the pressing challenges facing the new nation.
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8th - 12th
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Murder Mystery Game Instructions FREEBIE
This product was designed as a template to introduce the Murder Mystery Game to your class. This product includes the following:Prompt / background story for the gameRules for playingHints you can choose to offer during the activityAnswer KeyAdditional slide designs, music, icons, etc. for your useThis product was designed as part of a "First Week of School" Bundle to introduce your course, especially government/civics - to get to know your students and how they interact with each other and to h
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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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The United Nations - General Assembly, Security Council and ICJ.
140 teachers have purchased this product, which is especially useful for Model UN students and teachers. It was updated as of May 12, 2020. The amount of time you spend dealing with this information will range from 2 - 5 days depending on how much you want to involve the students in discussion and/or simulation. You could even just do the General Assembly or the Security Council in an hour.Credibility: For 19 years, my International Relations students and I conducted Model UN conferences and,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Fun Free-Market (Capitalism) Simulation - (Distance Learning)
In this fun free-market simulation, students learn the basics of the free-market by participating in an imaginary market where they negotiate sales. They learn that everything in a free-market-- prices, what is made, how it is made, and who buys it-- is determined by the interactions between free consumers and free suppliers. Kids also learn the relationship between price and the number of consumers or suppliers; and they learn how monopolies and oligopolies can rig the market. Perfect to introd
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Being a Juror for Government and Civics Classes
Room 311 created this resource as a way for you to engage your government or civics students in learning about what it means to be a juror. This assignment encourages debate and discussion among your students as they take on the role of jurors in well-known cases in history. This resource works best following a unit on the 4th-8th Amendments.
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Check out these other resources from Room 311:
The Trial of Bugs Bunny
The Trial of Kat Kyle
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9th - 12th
M&M Inflation Demonstration Game
Purpose: To demonstrate the impact of inflation on prices, and Gresham's law.
Length: 30-40 minutes (or longer, if vigorous conversation)
Materials needed:
2-5 lb. Bag of M&M candies (or Skittles, etc.)
Box of small ziplock baggies, putting five M&Ms in each bag, with five baggies for each student
Printouts of “M&M Bucks,” five coupons for each student (attached below is a sheet with 6 on each page) plus the same number (as the whole class) more for “government.”
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Enlightenment Thinkers Research Directions, Readings, ClassDiscussion Directions
I do this exercise by having the students begin with research on an individual Enlightenment thinker (either solo or with a partner). Included are one-page bios of each thinker but students can also do more research on line. I then engage students in a whole-class discussion/debate about each of those thinkers ideas. Students share out their particular thinker's formative background and then three of that thinkers Enlightenment ideas. As a class we then discuss and debate our own opinions about
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9th - 12th
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Try and Survive (Great Depression Simulation)
Thank you for checking out my Great Depression Simulation. This lesson takes little to no prep and is a great way for students to simulate the tough conditions of the Great Depression.Please Rate if your students enjoyed this activitySimulation includesFull 13 slide Google slide on the Great Depression Document that Students fill out as they play through the simulation Link to a fun interactive online simulation. Things you will need for this simulation. Students will need some form of electroni
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9th - 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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Constitutional Convention: Non-Stop Lyrics
Follows "Constitutional Convention Simulation Plan."
Pairs with Day 5 PowerPoint in store.
Gives a copy of a portion of the song "Non-Stop" from Hamilton: The Musical. (certain words have been edited for decency)
Recommend you present the clean version (streaming for free on Amazon Prime).
Seriously... if you're not reading the lyrics of that genius play, do so. It is amazing. I can recite the whole play by heart.
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7th - 8th
Setting National Priorities, Making the Federal Budget Simulation
In this activity students will look through 5 unique budget scenarios/options and will have to decide as a class or in small groups which budget priorities are the most important. All of the scenarios are widely popular so the activity is focused on the tough decision making and consensus building needed to make important decisions in government.
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9th - 12th
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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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Civics Intro - Stranded Island Activity - Create Your Own Government
Civics Intro - Stranded Island Activity - Create Your Own Governmenthandout with questions also available
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Civics Intro Bundle
User - friendly Model United Nations (Model UN) Rules of Procedure and process.
For two decades, students in my Honors International Relations courses organized Model United Nations conferences. Over the years the South Kingstown High School Model UN Conference grew to be, at one point, the largest one - day, high school Model UN conference in New England. At its height, SKMUN included over 400 students from 25 different schools, from 3 states, involved in 12 different committees. The conference included over 170 students from South Kingstown HS. It was held on a Saturd
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Too Many Firehouses - Introduction to Argumentative Writing
Too Many Firehouses is an introduction to argumentative writing, specifically thesis writing, through an interactive classroom exercise involving primary source interpretation. By the end of the one-class-period assignment, students explore the concepts of primary source bias, authority, reliability and tone while working towards the goal of forming their own "yes, but" statement. This is a perfect introduction for argumentative thesis writing, and can fit into any curriculum. Firehouses is a
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8th - 12th
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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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Aristotle's Governments: A game about different systems of government
In this game, students play the role of the 6 different types of government that Aristotle describes in "Politics": monarchy, tyranny, aristocracy, oligarchy, polity and democracy. Students will make binding decisions as rulers or live with the consequences as peasants! The class can then compare the speed, quality and equity of the types of decisions made by these different types.
Enough for a quick and easy game with minimal supplies needed, this lesson contains a few alternate versions for
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Bill of Rights Pamphlet of Protections
We have been defeated by the aliens, now what? The year is 2035. After a huge battle with alien invaders, that nearly destroyed the world, citizens are worried about what rights they will have under a new alien government. Leaders have decided to create the Pamphlet of Protections to define what rights people will have. Please look at the proposed list of rights. Mark the ten that you think should be included.
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8th
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Class Mascot Election Activity- Speech Writing
This activity should take place after instruction on the election process. Students will bring a stuffed animal from home. The class will hold a mock election, in which stuffed animals are campaigning to win the title of "Class Mascot". The teacher will model how to write a successful campaign speech with the attached example, and students will write their own, from the point-of-view of the stuffed animal. Stuffed animals (the students) will give their speeches in front of the class, student
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2nd - 5th
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Advice for a Young Renaissance Prince - Machiavelli
This rich task puts students in the role of political advisers to a Renaissance prince. It invites them to consider different ways that rulers might exercise and consolidate power, in the tradition of the Italian Renaissance political philosopher Machiavelli.
The handout provides a brief, imaginative, realistic context to help students assume their role and to understand some of the factors they need to consider.
I like to arrange chairs around the room like a council chamber, with myself or
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7th - 12th
Lifeboat Game
This game is a fun way to get your students talking and engaging in meaningful conversation! It is very useful for student engagement, ice-breakers, debate practice, and holistic thinking. This tool also gives your students the opportunity to practice taking a stance or forming an opinion and defending their ideas. It would be best suited for high school or post-secondary courses.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: AP Psychology Course Content
The Presidential Campaign Project Political Party Ideology Chart
This chart is to be used in conjunction with the Presidential Campaign Project Lesson. For a high school government class, students work in groups of 2 to 3 to create and run a presidential campaign. This activity allows for students to research, collaborate, and perform for their peers while analyzing the political parties in the US. This lesson has students creating propaganda, writing and performing speeches, creating jingles, creating video commercial propaganda, and other forms of propagand
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9th - 12th
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Model United Nations Unit Plan
Model United Nations is a great way to help students develop confidence and improve their research, writing, public speaking, and collaboration skills. An MUN simulation can make a nice addition to any middle or high school English, government, or social studies class, and is a great culminating activity at the end of a semester. This unit plan will walk you through the basics of how to implement Model UN in your classroom. At the end of the document there is also a sample pacing calendar and a
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7th - 10th
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