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Native Americans simulation pdfs
History Crime Scene Investigation: The Lost Colony of Roanoke CSI
Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine maps, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Lost Colony of Roanoke CSI!
This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from the Roanoke to determine what happened to the colonists. It's a great way to encourage students to support historical arguments with r
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7th - 11th
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Lewis and Clark Louisiana Purchase Sacagawea Activity CSI Mystery of History
Explore the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase with this engaging investigation activity! This activity is perfect for lessons on American history and westward expansion, and encourages inquiry and historical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the contributions of Sacagawea, and Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase. Student detectives will
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5th - 10th
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Roanoke: The Lost Colony! A Reader's Theater (with differentiated parts!)
What happened to the colony of Roanoke? Students will bring this century old mystery to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original 7 page play contains 21 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. St
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
Jamestown: A Reader's Theater (with differentiated parts!)
Bring the settlement of Jamestown, John Smith and Pocahontas to life with this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! Students will gain a deeper understanding of the events, people, places, and effects of this important piece of our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 23 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. Students will integrate importa
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Early United States History Reader's Theater Bundle-Discovering America
AMERICAN HISTORY - Chocolate Chip Archeology (New and Improved)
Participants will simulate the process of archaeological excavation as they excavate the chocolate chips (or raisins) in cookies. They will discover how excavation is both destructive and scientific.
Older participants can also practice coordinate graphing skills by mapping the results of their excavations.
This project has always worked great with my middle school students.
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6th - 10th
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Age of Exploration Simulation
Scientists from the country of Sapanya have just received initial reports from an interstellar space probe that was exploring a nearby galaxy. There are strong signs that one planet is home to an advanced civilization. Such news cannot be kept secret for long, and soon Sapanya’ major rivals discover the existence of the new world. Decisions must be made quickly.
Students are led through a series of activities and discussions that bring the political, economic, social, and moral aspects of th
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9th - 12th
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Mound Builders Native American Mississippian Activity CSI Mystery of History
Explore the prehistoric Native American Adena, Hopewell, and Mississippian cultures of the Eastern Woodlands, and learn about the mystery of the Mound Builders! This investigation resource celebrates Native American heritage, and promotes student engagement. Student detectives will try to crack the case of the Mound Builders through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for Native American Heritage Month or anytime of the year, t
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5th - 10th
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BC Grade 4 Social Studies: A Whole Year Plan!
This is the perfect bundle for Grade 4 Social Studies for the new BC Curriculum. It covers all 4 big ideas in Grade 4 Socials through thought invoking lessons, activities and simulations. Your students will be engaged and excited to learn about the history of BC and Canada. Included Products:Introductory Socials Lesson: this is a free bonus product included in this bundle. Grade 4 Socials Video Collection: a series of 10 lessons covering the major events of BC and Canadian History with thoughtfu
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4th
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French and Indian War Activity 13 Colonies CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Learn about the causes of the French and Indian War, and its impacts on the road to the American Revolution with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages critical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of the French and Indian War, Native American alliances and impacts, the Albany Plan of Union, and more. Students will learn about the differences in French and British colonial management, and their relation
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5th - 10th
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Pueblo Southwest Native American Heritage Activity CSI Mystery of History
Learn about the ancient Ancestral Pueblo civilization and explore Southwest Native American heritage with this engaging mystery investigation activity! Student detectives will try to crack the case of the decline of the Ancestral Pueblo civilization through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for Native American Heritage Month or anytime of the year, this activity celebrates Indigenous history and makes history come to life!A v
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5th - 10th
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Nazca Lines Activity
In this activity, students will recreate a Nazca Line drawing and gain an understanding of the perspective and scale of the real drawings in Peru. Each student will receive a small piece of a larger picture and will recreate their portion of the line drawing on an 8 ½” x 11” piece of paper. Students will not know the order or placement of their part of the picture, so only by piecing them together, will they understand what the drawing really is. This activity simulates what it would be like to
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5th - 8th
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Columbian Exchange Whole Group Simulation Activity
A Whole Group Activity To Help Students Understand The Devastating Impact The Columbian Exchange Had On Native American PopulationsThis simulation includes:Complete teacher's guide with directions for carrying out the activity with your class.Set of 6 printable cards (you will need to print these on cardstock and cut them out)Student Chart 3-2-1 Follow-up handoutList of diseases Native Americans were exposed to during the Columbian ExchangeIn this activity, students will receiver various food ca
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4th - 12th
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Louisiana Purchase Simulation - Activity - Buy Your Town *Money included*
This engaging Louisiana Purchase Simulation was created from scratch to bring the historical significance of the Louisiana Purchase into a relatable activity. Students will be guided through the simulation where a student will purchase their town/city/region for a price comparable to the pricing of the Louisiana Purchase. The rest of the class will have time to engage in the reality of the new land owner and discuss possible reactions and solutions to this ownership of their land without their c
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6th - 12th
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Human-Environment Interaction Simulation
This activity forces students to consider how environment helps shape the culture of a society.
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6th - 8th
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Crazy Horse Memorial Virtual Field Trip (U.S. Symbols, Monuments, Landmarks)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the Crazy Horse Memorial located within the Black Hills of South Dakota. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about the history and significance of this U.S. landmark. This virtual field trip covers::: Geographic location :: What is the Crazy Horse Memorial?:: The Significance of the Memorial:: Background info about Crazy Horse:: Background on the sculptor,
Grades:
4th - 6th
Whole Class Historical Simulation: The Legacy of the War of 1812
Synopsis of activity:This activity is a “reunion” of 26 people or groups who were in some way related or impacted by the War of 1812. The students, representing these characters, will mingle around the “reunion” both to share their own experience during the War of 1812 and to interview and learn about the experience of five other guests. In the end, each student will take their research and decide what the legacy of the War of 1812 should be. Role of the teacher:After introducing the activity a
Grades:
8th - 12th
GENERAL HISTORY -Trash bag Archeology
Today I am going to walk in and get my students attention. That's what I always plan to do but this will be a little different. We are beginning a chapter on Native Americans of our region and how do we know anything about them? Today I will get my students thinking about what we know; how we know it, and where do we get that knowledge. That's wher this archeology "dig" comes in.
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6th - 12th
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Native American Folklore - How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, A Play
This is an adaptation of an Iroquois folk tale. I use this during our Pre-Columbian history unit when focusing on the oral traditions and sacred stories of indigenous people in North America.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Prehistoric Edible Excavation!
This hands-on, edible project will have your students completely immersed and engaged in the processes that helped to preserve our prehistoric past! After reviewing the included fact sheet that highlights the processes involved in preserving items from our past, students will use common materials and follow a detailed story script to construct their very own excavation site. From there, students will act as archaeologists, taking samples from their site to discover the layers of artifacts and th
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Ancient American Cereal Box Project
This project is not just fun, it is rigorous. Using the 5 Themes of Geography, students will explore one of the following Ancient American civilizations: Maya, Aztec, Chibcha, or IncasEach side of the box is clearly described and there is also a rubric in the shape of a check. This engaging lesson helps students reach into the higher order thinking skills of application, creation, and evaluation.
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4th - 10th
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Whole Class Historical Simulation: The Jamestown Conference
This is a fictional activity based on real people and their real-life experiences and the actual historical situation in the Jamestown/Powhatan Confederacy area of Virginia in the time between 1607 to about 1620. (Note: Not all these people lived in that area at the same time. Thus, there is no specific date given for this meeting). The purpose of the conference is to come up with the best possible peaceful solution to the tension between the different people living in the area. The students wil
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Louisiana Purchase Simulation - Activity - Buy Your Town *Money not included*
This engaging Louisiana Purchase Simulation was created from scratch to bring the historical significance of the Louisiana Purchase into a relatable activity. Students will be guided through the simulation where a student will purchase their town/city/region for a price comparable to the pricing of the Louisiana Purchase. The rest of the class will have time to engage in the reality of the new land owner and discuss possible reactions and solutions to this ownership of their land without their
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Native American Nations Project Based Learning
I created this project to conclude our unit on Native American cultures. Students are divided into pairs of your or their choice and given the role of Native American history professors and experts who have been given the task of creating new exhibits for a fictional new Museum of the American Indian opening in a city near them. They will need to create an informative and immersive exhibit using any resources at their disposal. At the end of the project students display and explore each others'
Grades:
7th - 12th
Climate Change Kachina
Want to teach about human impact on the environment and open up discussion about climate change? Follow the (mis)adventures of Koshare, the Kachina who teaches by doing everything wrong. Use the scenario cards to see if he makes a bad, uninformed choice or is guided by other Kachina to lessen his carbon footprint and mitigate climate change. Keep track on the carbon "footprint" clip chart. Great for opening up conversation and looking for new solutions to living more sustainably.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, HS-ESS3-6
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