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4th grade U.S. History simulations
California Gold Rush Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the California Gold Rush. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to 4 boom towns to learn about the gold rush from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Sutter's Mill:: James Marshall:: Prospecting for Gold:: President Polk:: Mixed Feelings:: Impact on Indigenous Peoples:: African Americans and the Gold Rush:: San Francisco:: Forty-Niners::
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
Reader's Theater: Boston Tea Party
This is a great reader's theater script to introduce/reinforce the importance of the Boston Tea Party as a major event in our history leading to the American Revolution. In addition, it's great practice in the areas of expression and fluency. The following play script contains 23 individual parts, but can be easily adapted for a class of any size. I have ranked the parts by size (long, medium, short) in order to make it easier to differentiate parts for all levels of readers. In addition, I h
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade
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
Pioneer Unit / Oregon Trail Game
Do you love the game Oregon Trail? This unit includes a whole class version of the game!
This is a Problem Based Learning Unit all about the pioneers of our great nation. I created this unit for my second graders, but you could use it for older children too. This unit is very detailed. It integrates ELA skills, social studies, history, and provides the opportunity for creativity as well as FUN!
The children get to "go along" in the journey. This unit has three parts. Check out the Preview Fil
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2nd - 5th
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Kentucky Derby Horse Race Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to Louisville, Kentucky! In this virtual field trip, your students will learn all about the Kentucky Derby held at Churchill Downs. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will learn about the history, traditions, and key elements of this sporting event from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Geographic Location of Kentucky:: What is the Kentucky Derby?:: The Race
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3rd - 5th
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Taxation without Representation! Simulation & Reader's Theater
Students will actively engage in this hands on activity that was developed to give students a solid understanding of the unfair taxing practices on the colonists by the British in 1773. Students will participate in various roles to simulate how the feelings and actions resulting from this time in history ultimately led to the beginning of their fight for independence!√ Purchase this within my American Revolutionary War Bundle of Activities to save money!Please visit my store (JB Creations) for
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Reader's Theater: Life in Colonial America! (+activities)
Bring key characteristics of Colonial America alive with this leveled set of 3 reader’s theater scripts featuring the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial way of life! Focus on differentiation by matching reading levels with the different scripts. Each script contains 6-7 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! Modified versions provide support in basic fluency skills, regular versions focus on expression development, and enriched versions challen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Colonial Tax Simulation Game - American Revolution
Transform your classroom into the colonies! Students will be so engaged as King George himself taxes them! Students will get to experience firsthand what it felt like to be unfairly taxed. I look forward to using this lesson every year! I use this as a fun extension after students have learned about the taxes in colonies. To perform this lesson teacher needs small cups and a small candy, I personally use smarties. What's IncludedTeacher Direction PageStudent Role CardsTax Cards Student Reflectio
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3rd - 9th
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Reader's Theater: The American Revolutionary War (differentiated script)
Experience life as a Patriot or Redcoat soldier during the key events and battles of the American Revolutionary War! The war is brought to life in this whole class reader’s theater based on 4th grade Ohio Social Studies standards! This 9 page script features the following: Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the shot heard ‘round the world, Ethan Allen & Green Mountain Boys, the battle of Bunker Hill, Crossing the Delaware, Valley Forge, the Battle of Yorktown, the Treaty of Paris, and much mor
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Stamp Act Analysis | Primary Source Analysis on the Stamp Act
Stamp Act Analysis | Primary Source Analysis on the Stamp ActThis lesson is included in the Causes of the American Revolution Unit, located here!Buy the bundle and save over 25%!------------In this activity, students analyze the reaction to the Stamp Act by colonists from North Carolina to learn how they viewed the act, and what they were willing to do to oppose it. This is a very easy way to integrate primary sources into your Revolutionary War Unit!Enjoy!
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3rd - 8th
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Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)
This virtual field trip bundle is a great way to infuse technology, spark curiosity, and bring the history and geography of Westward Expansion to life! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the Oregon Trail and the Gold Rush from multiple perspectives. These virtual field trips provide an engaging learning experience as students visit geographic locations and reconstructed sites. *CLICK THE PREVIEW BUTTON FOR
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4th - 6th
Reader's Theater: The Constitution-United We Stand! (leveled script)
Students will bring the development of the United States Constitution 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 different state’s viewpoints in a connected and engaging way! This original play contains 22 parts featuring 3 reading levels to ensure whole class participation, fluency development, and differentiation. In addition, 14 name tags are included to make a class presentation of this pla
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Ohio 4th Grade Reader's Theater Mega Bundle!
Food Rationing Simulation Activity - World War 2
This Food Rationing Activity is perfect to use during a unit on World War 2! Students will learn how people rationed food during World War 2 using ration points. I have used this activity with my 5th graders for years, and they are always engaged and shocked to find that food rationing is a lot harder than they thought it would be. During this food rationing activity, students will use a certain number of ration points to create a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The activity also includes ref
Grades:
4th - 8th
War of 1812: The Causes - Digital Simulation and Board Game
Truly get your students excited about the War of 1812 by having them take part in a digital simulation and board game. Students will interact with a whole class presentation to learn about the causes of the War of 1812. As the students are spinning to figure how how America as affected, they will also play a board game. The winner is the first one to war! Included you will find:*20 page colorful and interactive PowerPoint that leads the game*Guided Reading Worksheet*Game board and spinner*Pe
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: American History Games and Digital Simulation Bundle
September 11th (9/11): First & Second Hand Account Perspectives (4th, 5th, 6th)
Students will distinguish between first and secondhand accounts as they explore and discuss 5 different perspectives surrounding the events occurring on September 11th (9/11). Written with regard to “kid friendly” understanding and sensitivity of the topic, students will collaborate in rich discussions as they participate in this group scoot activity. They will use inferencing skills and text evidence to determine from which point of view each account is written. The integration of both Lang
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4th - 6th
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The King's Pieces: "No Taxation Without Representation" Simulation
This is a fun lesson plan based off of the popular "King's M&M's" lesson. I have just spiced it up a little. It is a simulation in which students act like the King and Parliament. They get to "tax" other students by taking their Reese's Pieces away based on whatever items you choose to tax. This is a simulation that sticks with the kids for years to come!
Included in this lesson is:
-Detailed lesson plans
-Taxation cards
-Primary sources
-Primary source analysis sheet
-Roll Cards
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3rd - 5th
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Reader's Theater: Ohio and the War of 1812 (intermediate level with 24 parts!)
Students will bring the War of 1812 and the Battle of Lake Erie to life in this whole class script of Don’t Give up the Ship! This fast moving script explores the causes and events leading to this important war in our country’s history in an engaging and connected way! This original play contains 24 parts featuring various reading levels to ensure whole class participation, differentiation, and engagement. Students will integrate important Social Studies concepts with key LA common core standa
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Early Ohio History Activity Bundle for 4th Grade Social Studies
Industrial Revolution Assembly Line Simulation Activity - U.S. & World History
Put your students right in the middle of the Industrial Age with this fun and engaging classroom simulation! Students must work together to create as many automobiles as possible as they experience working on an assembly line!Includes instructions and all of the printouts you'll need to have loads of fun with your students!Save 30% when you purchase The Industrial Revolution Activity Bundle!
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: The Industrial Revolution - U.S./World History Activity Bundle!
California Missions Virtual Field Trip (All 21 Missions Included)
Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the 21 California Missions. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to all 21 missions throughout the chain to learn about the history of this period from multiple perspectives. Over 100 slides! Please click the preview button to view more.This virtual field trip covers::: Stop at all 21 missions in the order they were founded:: What are Missions?:: Indigenou
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4th - 6th
Sharecropping Simulation - PowerPoint and Student Notes
Students will experience what it was like to be a sharecropper with this activity! Students will keep track of their finances as they go through one year of being a sharecropper. Notes on sharecropping during the Reconstruction era are also included. Students are given the opportunity at the end to reflect on the experience.A great activity that keeps students engaged, and includes math integration through the finance sheet!
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4th - 8th
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
Frontier Texas Cattle Drive Activity - Texas History - Texas Frontier Simulation
This product is an interactive simulation using dice that demonstrates the struggle cowboys faced in transporting cattle from ranches in the south to auctions and railroad stations in the north. Included in this product:- Directions for the simulation-Signs to mark locations of events in classroom-Event directions-Recording sheet-Sample recording sheet-Directions for narrative-Sample narrative based on sample recording sheet-Rubric for narrative-List of recommended read alouds about Cattle Drive
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4th
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Andrew Jackson & The Trail of Tears PowerPoint and Infographic
Condensed lesson summarizing the Andrew Jackson's run for President and the impact of the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears. Includes editable PowerPoint, coordinating student info-graphic style note taking sheet, answer key, and suggestions for optional video resources.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Electoral College Simulation Game
Allow your students to feel the excitement of a presidential election by having them compete against each other in pairs! Students will roll dice to claim states as they race to 270 electoral votes. Geography skills and luck will help determine the outcome of each election. Just print the handouts and control the story from your projector! Dice are required for the simulation.Includes:- Electoral College Maps- Electoral College Game CardI'm Just a Bill - Flowchart and PowerPointU.S. History Simu
Grades:
4th - 12th
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