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Common Core CCRA.W.1 simulations
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
The Sinking of the Lusitania: Solve the WWI Mystery w Primary Source Analysis!
Perhaps one of the most important events of World War One, the sinking of the Lusitania has fascinated kids and adults for years. Use this mystery to harness that fascination and engage students in an inquiry-based mission that they will remember all year long!In this mystery, students are posed with an engaging scenario - they are CIA Agents that must piece together once and for all how and why the Lusitania sank. They are presented with a variety of "exhibits," all cleverly designed to engage
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â GROWING WWI BUNDLE: Higher Order Thinking WWI Activities (SS5H2)
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Activities Bundle
These engaging Lamb to the Slaughter activities will help your students with making inferences, citing textual evidence, and persuasive writing. Students LOVE Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, and these activities really bring your short story unit to life.✅ Pre-Reading Simulation✅ Persuasive Essay✅ Optional presentation and discussionLAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER Activities:Pre-Reading Simulation: Students will work to discover Mrs. Maloney's guilt and motive. In this simulation, students will have
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8th - 11th
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The Tell-tale Heart Mock Trial - Edgar Allan Poe - Real life and Speaking Skills
Ignite your students' passion for "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe with this immersive Mock Trial! Turn your classroom into a thrilling courtroom drama where the lines between fiction and reality blur. Prepare for an educational experience that will leave your students spellbound and craving more!Watch as your students step into the shoes of the characters, ready to take on the roles of the narrator, police officers, mental health psychiatrist, and more in a riveting courtroom showdown.
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Tell-tale Heart Activity Bundle - Includes Mock Trial & Full Text - Poe
Election Day: Mock Election Voting Simulation (In-Class Election Kit)
Our future decision-makers are in our classroom today. It is critical that our students understand the voting process and recognize the importance of casting their vote. This civics lesson walks your students through the voting process with a mock election. Your students will learn key vocabulary, will participate in the campaign process, and will have a chance to cast their vote. This mock election can be used with ANY topic of your choice (favorite candy, book, best season, favorite sport, etc
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1st - 4th
Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing
Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire
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9th - 12th
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Peloponnesian War Simulation - Ancient Greece Sparta vs Athens Activity
Are you struggling to get your student engaged and excited about your Ancient Greece Unit? Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to ancient Greece to report on the Peloponnesian Wars between two powerful Greek City States: Athens and Sparta. Students will role play as reporters, participate in military training & record information about the causes, events and outcome of the war. Students will participate in military training as hoplites and rowers, listen
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6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
European Feudal System Simulation - Middle Ages Medieval Europe Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Middle Ages Unit? Then use this no prep simulation & transform your students into lords, knights, vassals and serfs as they simulate the development of European feudalism & battle for the control of the classroom! The activity cycles through several rounds of rock, paper, scissors battles, followed by short lectures and notes. After the simulation, students answer reflection questions then create a T - Shirt and tatt
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Medieval & Middle Ages Simulation & Project Bundle Simulation Reading
Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More
This bundle includes a variety of 9 economic resources from my store that you can add to your various economic units. With a total of 9 fantastic resources on economics, you will be saving 25% by getting this bundled version instead of purchasing the resources individually! That's like getting a few products for FREE! Products included are seen above! Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd
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Not Grade Specific
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The Most Dangerous Game Mock Trial
After being hunted for three days by General Zaroff, Sanger Rainsford is now on trial and being charged for Zaroff's murder. Was Rainsford truly acting in self-defense, or did he willfully and intentionally kill General Zaroff and feed him to his hounds? Your students will RAVE about this mock trial based on Connell's short story "The Most Dangerous Game"! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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ARGUETROPIA - Argumentative Writing and Speaking Group Debate Fun ELA Game
Do you want to be the best teacher? Get ready to dive into the world of argumentative writing with a twist of game-day excitement. Tackling real-world issues through the lens of argumentative writing and speaking is like embarking on a heroic quest. With social, economical, or environmental challenges as your battleground, you're not just teaching; you're inspiring students to be advocates of change. If you found something that gave you all these benefits, would you want to get started with it
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â 50% OFF Argumentative Writing - Essay Guides, Games, Prompts, Rubric Bundle
Crusades Simulation Middle Ages Medieval Europe Feudalism Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Middle Ages Unit? Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to the First Crusade! Students will role play as reporters as they interview pilgrims and knights, recording information about battles, Crusaders' motivations, routes taken to the Holy Land and the war's long term impacts. They will also evaluate whether the Crusaders’ actions go against Christian teachings and whether knights gained we
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6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Medieval & Middle Ages Simulation & Project Bundle Simulation Reading
Birth of Islam Simulation - Muhammad - Mecca - Medina - Activity
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Islam Unit? Then use this no prep simulation to transport your students back in time to 632 CE! Students must travel the trade routes to Mecca, meet Bedouin clans, learn about Muhammad's teachings then report on the founding events of Islam in order to return home. Students will role play as either a soldier, merchant or explorer while working with partners to make decisions that will affect their health and wealth along thei
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6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Buddhism Simulation - Ancient India - Siddhartha Gautama - Mindfulness Activity
Are you struggling to get your students to understand the history and teaching of Buddhism? Then use this no prep simulation & let your students discover their happiness and suffering while learning about Siddhartha's life and teachings as well as practice mindfulness! Students will evaluate their happiness, take notes during a few short lectures and determine how closely they follow the Eightfold Path. What you get!Instructions Google Slides Simulation presentation Printable and Digital Han
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6th - 7th
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MOCK TRIAL: Court Case Evidence Citation Materials for ANY Text!
The most engaging way to get your students to select and cite evidence, as well as defend an argument and counter a claim! These PDF materials are suitable for any level , including English learners. Easily pair this with any book, short story, text, historical or present-day conflict. (Think: Goldilocks, "The Veldt," To Kill a Mockingbird, Christopher Columbus or characters from nearly any of Shakespeare's works!) Watch as students use textual evidence to defend or prosecute, thoroughly anal
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Not Grade Specific
Renaissance Period Trading Simulation Activity - Medici
Are you struggling to get your students engaged and excited about your Renaissance Reformation Unit? Then use this no prep simulation & have your students role play as merchants during the Renaissance as they recreate the world of trading, shipping and banking!Each round students will choose a product to ship and whether to borrow money and buy insurance from the Medici, Bardi or Albizzi banks. After each round they will briefly explain their financial decisions. Finally, they will find out
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Renaissance Period Trading & Art Activity BUNDLE
Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Want to easily boost student engagement and excitement in your Ancient & World History classes? Then add interactive simulations to every for your Social Studies class.These simulations fit nicely in Early Humans, Mesopotamian Empires, Egypt and Kush, Roman Republic, India, China, Medieval, Mesoamerica and Greece Units for Ancient History, and Roman Empire, Islam, China, Medieval (Middle Ages) Europe, West African (Trading) Empires, Mesoamerica Empires, Japan, European Exploration and Renais
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6th - 7th
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Moot Court/Mock Trial: "Take me out to the ball game..."
Project goals:Develop strong argumentative skills, both written and orallyUnderstand the differences between criminal, civil, and appellate casesJudge an argument based on evidence and reasoningAbout the project:There are three different cases students will argue. Each of the cases has a very similar fact pattern. At the, end however, students are asked to argue the cases a little differently.Case #1: criminal caseCase #2: civil caseCase #3: criminal case on appeal (the assumption here is that t
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8th - 11th
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Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The First Crusade Map & Simulation Middle Ages Medieval Europe Feudalism BUNDLE
Are you looking for a way to introduce the Crusades to your students and get more engagement? Then let your students create a map of the First Crusade then transport them back in time to the First Crusade! Maps are also a nice change of pace for classes. They are great for direct instruction or independent work. Students need practice reading maps and recognizing shapes. And yes, they still need practice creating visual representations of information with their hands. Your students will love tak
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6th - 7th
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Consequences of Fast Fashion Model UN Simulation
Help your students improve their research, writing, teamwork, and public speaking skills with this engaging Model United Nations simulation on the consequences of fast fashion. This activity is suitable for upper middle and high school English, social studies, or MUN classes or clubs. Resources provided include teacher instructions about running a simulation, a background guide about the human and environmental impacts of the global fashion industry, suggested delegation assignments and 35 placa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Model UN Simulation Bundle
Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)
Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i
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2nd - 8th
President Election Campaign Game: iCivics Win the White House Game Reflection
How does a presidential candidate go about campaigning, winning the election, and then becoming the next President? What's with the electoral college anyway? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to comprehend what a candidate needs to go through in order to become the next President. From taking stances on issues, giving speeches, and traveling to various states, students will take the role of candidate and do their best to win the most electoral votes and become the next Pr
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
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