Solve the Problems Before the Russian Revolution!

Before the Soviet Union became a communist state, the Russian Empire struggled to solve a multitude of problems. Can your students solve the complex issues facing the empire before it crumbles into revolution and war? This historical simulation places students in the shoes of those supporting Czar Nicholas II, capitalists, communists, the military, factory workers, and former peasants. After being assigned a group and reading about the problems they face, students are tasked with coming up with solutions they believe will work to make Russia great. To be successful, students must exercise their creative problem solving skills as well as display their ability to understand complex history. Far from a boring and tame lesson, students are challenged and learn to work cooperatively as they do their best to negotiate with others in the class!

What this Resource Includes:

-A detailed teachers guide instructing educators on how to proceed with this activity

-Students instructions so students know exactly what they are doing

-An editable slideshow that can accompany the activity

-A long list of possible discussion/reflection questions the class can explore after the activity