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Free government simulations for Microsoft Word
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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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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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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Not Grade Specific
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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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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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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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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 Growth "Ballooning" of the Federal Bureaucracy- Balloon Game
This game teaches students about the growth of the federal bureaucracy by giving students 8 cards which each describe the creation of a new agency. Students read a card, pump up a balloon, and then tape to the balloon a picture (which they choose from the picture sheet) to represent that agency. After all 8 cards, students tie the balloons up and have a visual image of how much the bureaucracy has ballooned over time. You can turn the activity into a game by having groups compete with each other
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Not Grade Specific
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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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Civics Mock Elections Precinct Signs
Just some signs to add to the atmosphere of your Mock Election.
Voter Sign In A - L
Voter Sign In M - Z
Voting Booth
Insert Ballot Here
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7th - 8th
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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.
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5th - 10th
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Election of 1912
This is a fun way to introduce one of the coolest elections in our history! This not only teaches your students about the ins-and-outs of each Presidency, but it also forces them to become actual campaign managers. You get a hands-on lesson that will allow students of different levels to participate equally and my kids also had a lot of fun digging up dirt on the other candidates! If you're looking for a fun, student-driven, interactive, lesson for the election of 1912, look no further!
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9th - 12th
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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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Political Socialization
This assignment allows for students to understand the different characteristics that can lead an American to become either Republican/Conservative or Democratic/Liberal. Not only does this show them the common characteristics of each group and WHY but it also teaches them to not "read a book by it's cover" by means of the essay portion that may make the majority characteristics contradict the actual beliefs of the individual. I usually introduce the project, give them 2 class periods to work o
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9th - 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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Government Campaign Simulation Project
This is a 3 to 4 week simulation project to help students understand the election process including how candidates campaign. This project involves several steps and each class member is given a specific role. The project ends in a school wide debate between two presidential candidates. I have included the major handouts but will email all handouts and materials upon purchase.
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10th - 12th
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Flu Simulation (TheFluGreat ) Game Interface & Student Log(GAME ITSELF IS FREE)
Have students simulate managing a global flu epidemic in a game format. This product is to be used with "Great Flu Game" which developed by Cambridge University. The game interface allows for students to quickly learn and reference tools within the game. It also provides a log for students to record events and actions that happen for them to reflect on when completing their assessment.The game has players simulate distributing face masks, sending research teams, establishing research centers,
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Flu Simulations (Swine Flu and The Great Flu)
Election of 1912
This is a fun way to introduce one of the coolest elections in our history! This not only teaches your students about the ins-and-outs of each Presidency, but it also forces them to become actual campaign managers. You get a hands-on lesson that will allow students of different levels to participate equally and my kids also had a lot of fun digging up dirt on the other candidates! If you're looking for a fun, student-driven, interactive, lesson for the election of 1912, look no further!
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Economic Competition Project
This is a project to teach students about the healthy competition part of economics. Students get to come up with a product and try to sell it to their class mates. The winning team gets a prize.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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