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Common Core CCRA.W.5 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
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
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
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
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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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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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
Debate Bundle - Debates, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Templates, Scaffolds
This "Ultimate Debate Bundle" is everything you need to facilitate clear, well-organized debates for students of elementary school - 12th grade. The materials are designed for a students of varying language and learning needs, fitting the language development needs of ESL students as well as students in AP courses. This resource offers adaptable material that you can fit with any debate you develop for your students.Not just for ELA Teachers!Teachers across disciplines have found this resource h
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Stuck in School Fun Simulation Game (Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
This resource is an editable, fun simulation game in which students work in groups to survive scenarios. The scene is set as the students being stuck in school overnight, with all windows and doors barricaded. If any school personnel catches them, they will die/lose. Groups must strategize tactful ways out of the situations to make it through all 12 scenarios and survive the game.
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5th - 12th
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Create Government Project (Constitution Unit)
This is a series of projects so students can learn about social contract and creating their own government. It starts with a scenario that students had a plane crash and land on a deserted island. They start living in "state of nature" where everything goes, then turns into "social contract" where there are rules and they create their own government. Part 1: Students draw the island they land on (there are guidelines), explain who is on the island with them (there is a graphic organizer for this
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5th - 12th
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Social Contract Project
This is a series of projects so students can learn about social contract. It starts with a scenario that students had a plane crash and land on a deserted island. They start living in "state of nature" where everything goes, then turns into "social contract" where there are rules.Part 1: Students draw the island they land on (there are guidelines), explain who is on the island with them (there is a graphic organizer for this part), then they answer 10 questions about their island.Part 2: The peo
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5th - 12th
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European & Japanese Feudalism Simulation - Feudal System
Need to boost student engagement in your European Middle Ages & Japan Units? The transform your transform your students into lords-daimyos, knights -samurais, vassals and serfs as they simulate the development of European & Japanese feudalism and battle for the control of the classroom!What you get!Instructions Google Slides Simulation presentation Printable and Digital Handout for simulation and Letter Extension Activity Editable Printable and Google Format QuizUpon purchase you will be
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6th - 7th
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Debate Starter Bundle - Handouts, Rubrics, Graphic Organizers, templates
This debate bundle is everything you need to facilitate a clear, well-organized debate for students of elementary school - 12th grade. This is a great unit to fit the language development needs of ESL students as well because it is visually based and adaptable. For students new to debate (middle - high school) and ESL students, this bundle is handy because of the clarity of directions and visual cues. When I do debates with more experienced debaters, and in AP Language, I use formats that are in
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Debate Bundle - Debates, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics, Templates, Scaffolds
Digital Dilemma: ELA Murder Mystery-Argumentative Writing & Evidence Grades 6-9
If you are currently teaching argumentative writing or how to look for evidence, this activity is perfect! My students found normal worksheets boring and repetitive, but they were entirely engaged in this activity! This Murder Mystery Argumentative Writing Activity is an innovative instructional tool designed to cultivate students' mastery of argumentative writing while making the learning process enjoyable and memorable.Highlights:Dynamic Canva Slides: Immerse your students in an engaging learn
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6th - 9th
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Teaching the Argument: Sample Argument Response
This document is a color-coded sample response of the previously posted sample argument task for the NYS English Regents exam. The colors correlate with the cheat sheet, which is the third document needed to fully teach students how to successfully compose a Part 2 response to the NYS English Regents exam.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Teaching the Argument: Breaking Down Part 2 of the NYS English Regents Exam
Forest Detective: ELA Murder Mystery-Argumentative Writing & Evidence Grades 6-9
Embark on a thrilling Forest Adventure Murder Mystery ELA Activity that challenges students to unravel a gripping whodunit scenario with this "Swine Sleuths" activity. After a plane crash during a field trip, students adopt a local pig and wish to save it. However one day, the group finds the pig...killed. This murder mystery story, loosely inspired by Lord of the Flies, this innovative instructional tool brings excitement to argumentative writing lessons, ensuring an immersive and memorable lea
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6th - 9th
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Animal Research Adopting a Pet STEM +Word Search CCSS Grades 2-5 Print and Teach
Open the preview to explore this STEM-inspired animal research unit. This activity challenges students to think critically as they choose an unconventional pet from the extensive animal kingdom, embracing the fun and absurdity of the task.Included Resources:An optional cover to personalize student materials.A detailed task description to guide students through the project.Definitions of classifications within the animal kingdom to enhance understanding.A section to formulate hypotheses, encourag
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2nd - 5th
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Teaching the Argument: Breaking Down Part 2 of the NYS English Regents Exam
This array will provide you with instant handouts for your learners and includes:Sample Argument TaskArgument Cheat SheetSample Argument Response
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9th - 12th
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Interactive Learning:Compound/Complex Sentences Lesson & Templates ELA Test Prep
If your students struggle writing compound or complex sentences...If you want them to level up on revising & editing sections on state or district tests (commas, ya'll... tested SO OFTEN)...If you want them to fully and completely understand how to use a comma in all situations...AND you don't want to force them to do it...DO IT WITH SENTENCE BURGERS!By taking something they already understand and combining it with a manipulative made for ELA, you've got Sentence Burgers.I've included many v
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6th - 12th
Teaching the Argument: Sample Argument Task
This file provides teachers with a sample argument task for the English Regents.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Teaching the Argument: Breaking Down Part 2 of the NYS English Regents Exam
Debate - Safety versus Freedom - AP Language Synthesis Essay Prompt Practice
* Updated 11/21/23 with 2 rubrics + Line of Reasoning handout/slideThis is my students' favorite AP Language activity each year. Facilitated as a debate using the Synthesis essay structure, the "Freedom v. Safety" prompt from a previous AP Language exam is great practice combining skills in research, argument writing, and debate. Please see the preview for a view of all materials in this resource.This resource includes hyperlinks to videos on my YouTube channel for Argument/Synthesis writing spe
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Video Game Pitch Project - NARRATIVE & STORY ELEMENTS
VIDEO GAME PITCH PROJECT This PBL Unit deepens student understanding of story elements and narrative through video games! Students brainstorm and create an idea for their own video game, which they develop into their own portfolio.
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6th - 8th
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Election Day Activity & Simulation!
I spent almost an hour (not even kidding) looking for a resource to use with my third graders for election day... I wanted them to learn about the process we use to elect leaders, but didn't want to stand in front of them with some huge powerpoint! Eventually, I decided to create my own student-led resource...This activity simulates the election & voting process for students. They are put into different groups (parties) and will work together to be elected as the new classroom teacher!! They
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3rd - 6th
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Angles and Demons: A Journalist/Bystander/Police Simulation about Evidence
Take on the role of journalist, police on the scene of a jewelry heist, or a bystander who watched it all go down in this interactive simulation about reliable testimony and evidence. Uses gathering evidence tools, interviewing skills, and inferences to draw upon! Pack includes bystander cards, journalist logs, and police report, as well as the scenario to read to your class to get them started on gathering evidence, creating narratives, and drawing inferences about the event. Inspired by events
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9th - 12th
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