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8th grade simulations for staff and administrators
Civil War Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade
This Civil War unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the American Civil War.I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Civil War lessons are filled with engaging activities, and students will never do the same ac
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5th - 8th
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American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit
This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will
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5th - 8th
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The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Silk Road Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient China unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will travel along the Silk Road, trade a variety of goods, encounter challenges along the way, and answer trivia questions.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything to d
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit
This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I
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5th - 8th
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Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History
In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de
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5th - 8th
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Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery
This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza
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5th - 8th
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Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade
This Westward Expansion unit covers the causes, events, and effects of American Westward Expansion.I’ve made these Westward activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This history unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Manifest Destiny, the Indian Removal Act, the expansion of slavery, the Mexican-American War, the California gold rush, and more. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Westwawrd less
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5th - 8th
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Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence
This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe
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5th - 8th
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Paraprofessional Training Manual
Streamline the process of training classroom staff with this comprehensive manual tailored for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Designed for both novice and seasoned classroom paraprofessionals, this resource offers an in-depth training package covering topics ranging from the diagnostic criteria of autism to fostering communication development and managing student aggression. The manual is presented in an accessible format with photo examples for clarity. Each sectio
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PreK - 12th
Growth Mindset: Change Your Words Bulletin Board Set - Editable
Complete bulletin board set to make the Change Your Words Change Your Mindset Bulletin Board. The colored pages include cute borders, backgrounds, and frames to make your bulletin board stand out. The ppt is completely editable, giving you the option to adjust the phrases as you see fit!
Included in the set:
*Color Brain (*ideal poster size is 18x24 - as shown - from Staples or similar store)
*Black and White Brain (for those wanting to color it yourself)
*Fixed title
*Growth title
*Change Yo
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Oregon Trail Simulation (Print and Digital)
This Oregon Trail activity simulates the obstacles faced by pioneers traveling westward. This student favorite is also a great cross-curricular activity as students have to buy supplies and manage their budget. And, it fits great into any westward expansion lesson.It includes:-47 slide Oregon Trail simulation game (PowerPoint, and Google Slide versions are included)-Oregon Trail supply price list (2 pages, also includes fillable PDF and Google Drive versions so students can type on the documents
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6th - 12th
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Back to School Night | Teacher Information Brochure| Meet the Teacher | EDITABLE
This is a super easy way to give your parents all the information they need on back to school night. It has a spot for teacher wish list, student supplies, daily schedule, subjects, contact info, etc.It is in black and white. I print it on a cute colored paper and it turns out adorable and can be copied on the school copier to save your some colored ink! There is a colored version that you can find in my TpT store if you prefer that!Parents love this and hang it on their fridge year round!
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PreK - 12th, Staff
US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade
This U.S. Constitution unit covers how the Constitution was created and how the US government works. Your students will love the simulation where they are delegates at a Constitutional Convention who debate and vote on issues like presidential terms and representation in Congress. I’ve made these US Constitution activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like t
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5th - 8th
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Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression
Bring history alive for your students! This is a one day stock market simulation that will help your students understand the major causes of the stock market crash of October 29th, 1929 while role playing and while working together! This lesson is an amazing way to start your unit on the Great Depression! This lesson provides students with a general understanding of how the stock market operates and how stock speculation works. This lesson will bring history alive for your students!This product
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II
Nile River Simulation | Ancient Egypt Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Nile River Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Egypt unit! In this Nile River activity with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live along the Nile River, set up a farm, trade their goods, and learn about the geography of the Nile River through different scenarios!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You do
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Growth Mindset Escape Room | Middle and High School
Want a fun and engaging way to teach perseverance, grit, teamwork and why having a growth mindset is important? This Growth Mindset Escape Room is the perfect challenge for middle and high school students to both teach the concepts of a growth mindset and to have fun. ● ● ● Students are given the a scenario where their school is taken over by the evil Dr. Dread, with the only way out is to use their brain power before it turns to mush. By working together, and figuring out the clues, studen
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career
Student Incentives/Rewards (zero prep/trips to the store) EDITABLE GOOGLE DOC
Print off these awesome cards to give to your students as incentives/rewards! These can be incorporated into any existing classroom management system! I have a raffle ticket classroom management system (students are given raffle tickets for positive behavior/ quality work) and these passes are the prizes for our weekly raffle winners (Most of these are directed towards middle/high school students but can be used for any age! I laminate the cards so I can sanitize and reuse them! Each incentive
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5th - 12th
Marshmallow Team Building: A Back to School Activity for First Day of School
Whether you’re headed back to school or starting a new unit, this team building exercise will get kids engaged and excited about being in your classroom. The Marshmallow Team Building exercise helps teachers establish a classroom atmosphere of teamwork and sets the tone for a fun, high energy class!Here's what you need: a whole lotta marshmallows, a box of toothpicks, and some Clorox wipes! :-) Set your classroom up for the first day so that students are working in teams to build eight differ
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Editable Flipbooks - Back to School, Substitute Info, Emergencies, Passwords
Get all my Editable Flipbooks in one Bundle! These flip books keep important information in an easy to find format. Class info for back to school night, substitute information, emergency procedures, and student login and passwords at-a-glance!Print on brightly colored paper and hang in a prominent location or distribute to parents. All tabs are pre-filled with the information I have in my flipbook as a reference point, but can be edited to suit your needs. (Yes, even the tab names are editable!)
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PreK - 12th
Insanity Plea -- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe
This is a fun activity to help students analyze a classic short story and practice using logical evidence and reason in persuasive writing and speech.
NOTICE that this "Insanity Plea" activity is included in the Psychotic Short Stories unit, so don't purchase both as you'd be paying twice for the same thing!
One of the most fascinating aspects of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," is the fact that the narrator insists so adamantly that he is NOT insane while explaini
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7th - 10th
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College and Career Awareness Escape Room | College and Career Exploration
This College and Career Escape Room is the perfect challenge for students to build teamwork and learn about awareness of their college and career options. Students will be exposed to college terminology, the branches of the military, and various career paths. Students are given the a scenario where there school is invade by aliens who want to learn about college and career options on earth and the only way to save everyone from infiltration is for students to work together to solve the chall
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career
RTI: Fluency Sentences for Progress Monitoring Phonics Interventions
**Note: This individual product is now available in this BUNDLE (click the word BUNDLE to view the bundle).**Please check the comprehensive preview file to *see* what you're going to get...and please read this product description completely and note this product is a (((grade level license))). **This RTI bundle is ideal for using after my RTI literacy bundle {Set 2} which stops at reading phonics patterns in isolation AND ideal for using before reading oral fluency passages. I like to think of t
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1st - 8th, Higher Education, Staff
Population Ecology Lab Simulation - Modeling Population Growth
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conce
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Industrial Revolution Simulation and PowerPoint: The Urban Game
Students complete a fun and historically detailed simulation of the progression of the Industrial Revolution and urbanization in England, particularly the town of Manchester. This activity especially helps visual and kinesthetic learners grasp the essential points of the Industrial Revolution. Kids have a blast during this activity and retain a huge amount of knowledge because they're playing a game!Students begin by reading a 2 page background essay on life in pre-industrial England, then fill
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7th - 12th
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