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High school End of Year social studies games
End of the Year Escape Room Zombie Teacher Breakout Game Activity
Escape Room Team Builder - Zombie Teacher Classroom Breakout Game Activity: Use this creative and fun end of the year escape room team builder activity to help foster classroom community and improve critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The teacher has transformed into a zombie, and students must decode puzzles, riddles, and challenges to get the ingredients to turn them back into a human! This can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills (spelling, homophones), but ca
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7th - 10th
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"Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Fun Trivia PowerPoint Game
MY MOST POPULAR PRODUCT! - This animated POWERPOINT and Fun Trivia Game includes over 150 questions and 14 rounds of questions. All of the answers are included too! This is a great game to play at the end of the year or around the holidays. If you use all of the questions it would take OVER AN HOUR to play, but you don't have to use all of the questions. (This is a great download if you need a fun, educational game to play on a Friday, at the end of the day, or a day your lesson plan finishe
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3rd - 12th, Staff
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Escape Room Activity | Engaging Crack the Code Game
In this Ancient Egypt Escape Room activity, students are introduced to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and are placed in the shoes of investigators as they seek to crack a mysterious code left behind by the ancient Egyptians. Student investigative teams have one class period to solve four clues, each written in hieroglyphics, then complete the final formula to crack the code. Students only have a set number of attempts to open the lock before the ancient lock deteriorates and remains jammed for
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5th - 9th
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Team Building Escape Room with Logic Puzzles Critical Thinking Escape Room
Engage your students with this Team Building Escape Room! This is great as a back to school escape room! This escape room is perfect for both the end of the year and beginning of the year. Students will be engaged and challenged with logic puzzles, codes to decipher, and more. There is both a full easy prep printable version as well as a Google(TM) form digital version for virtual or distance learning.This resource includes everything you need to implement a challenging and fun escape room fo
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4th - 9th
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How Well Do You Know Your Teacher? (Fun End of Year Activity)
This is a fun, no-prep end of year activity to see how well (or not well) your students know you! The students get to come up with creative responses to fun and engaging prompts.Depending on the age of your students, you can pick and choose which slides to assign. For the older kids, I've included prompts related to social media.
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3rd - 12th
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Classroom Scattergories | Community Building Activity
This Classroom Scattergories Game is a great icebreaker for the beginning of the year, a fun game for the end of the year, or perfect to play throughout the year! This resource includes both a printable and digital version. It can be played as a full class with the students playing individually or in pairs or teams that compete during each round. The game can be made as short or long as you want it, so it's also a fun time filler that keeps students thinking. It's great for sub plans, to use dur
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3rd - 12th, Staff
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Navajo Code Talker + World War 2 Escape Room Challenge Activity
Navajo Code Talker Crack the Code Activity | Crack the Navajo Code that won WW2!This version is designed for the traditional classroom. You can find the version that is optimized for the digital, distance learning classroom here.In this 100% fun and engaging code-cracking breakout activity, students are introduced to the secret Navajo Code developed by the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II that was used to transmit messages while evading enemy detention. Enjoy this historical cipher activity!S
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6th - 10th
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End of Year Spanish Cognates Word Search Beginning Spanish Vocabulary Worksheet
Find 100 Spanish cognates in TWO printable Spanish word searches. Fun Spanish worksheets with a list of 50 cognates from a - z on each page! Spanish cognates are a great way to build confidence. Must have vocabulary building activity for back to school. Use as a first day of Spanish activity or for emergency sub plans! Answer keyIncludes two worksheets where students find basic cognates from a - z. Use Spanish wordsearches as a warm-up, homework, for fast finishers, in stations, as an after-test
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5th - 10th
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Oregon Trail: Simulation Game
Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.
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3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark
Ancient India Bundle
This money saving bundle includes all of my Ancient India products. Click on each link to learn more about each Ancient India resource (these products are also available for purchase individually):Ancient India PowerPoint and Guided Notes {Harappa, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empires} Ancient India Doodle Notes (Harappa, Vedic Age, Mauryan & Gupta Empires) (added October 2023)It's Not Just Ancient History - Modern Day Untouchables or Dalits Buddhism Doodle Notes Hinduism Doodle Notes Anc
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6th - 10th
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Middle Ages: Will Your Kingdom Survive? (Print and Digital)
Take your students through a simulation where they make decisions about a fictional kingdom during the Middle Ages. Students begin by randomly picking a fictional kingdom profile and a treasury card. Their kingdom's profile will guide some of the students' answers as they face 18 scenarios with several options. Student answers determine whether they gain or lose gold coins for their treasury. While the simulation's kingdoms and scenarios are fictional, students will enjoy connecting the scenario
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6th - 9th
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Back to School Social Studies and History Truth or Lie Activity Volume 1
In this history truth or lie back to school game, students will work to undercover 5 historical truths and 5 historical lies to "break the ice" of the first days of school. This best-selling activity now includes a traditional classroom version AND a distance learning digital version!Get this awesome icebreaker at a huge discount as part of my icebreaker bundle, my American History PLUS curriculum, or my World History PLUS curriculum!Students will work individually or in collaborative pairs to
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5th - 9th
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Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad
✅ You can use this for your Virtual Party! Check out this video showing you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2WIMvocYo ✅ This Christmas Answer Battle Trivia Powerpoint game is sure to be a big hit at your Christmas party, classroom, office party, or church.✅ It has 13 rounds like:- "Places parents hide presents," - "Name Santa's Reindeer," - "Birds Listed In The 12 Days Of Christmas," - "Common Christmas Cookie Shapes," - "Christmas Movies," etc. ✅ Each round has up to 10 answers (other
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Icebreakers That Rock 2: Three-Game Bundle
** NOW INCLUDES REMOTE LEARNING INSTRUCTIONS **If you and your students have loved Icebreakers that Rock but you're ready for some fresh topics, the wait is over. This bundle contains all three games from the original Icebreakers that Rock, but with all-new questions!Perfect for back to school, class parties, reward time or the end of the school year, this set of 3 easy, fun icebreaker games will help students get to know each other and feel more comfortable in your classroom without any corny g
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6th - 12th
Latitude and Longitude Practice Puzzle Review Activities Bundle
Replace your boring latitude and longitude worksheets with this fun and engaging practice puzzle bundle that your students will love! Perfect for middle school geography and social studies, students will practice their latitude and longitude skills by plotting the given coordinates one at a time until an image forms. Tell the students what image they’re creating or let them be surprised for an extra element of fun! Don’t be surprised if students ask for more puzzles because this will quickly be
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5th - 9th
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Team Building Escape Room with Logic Puzzles BUNDLE - Critical Thinking Escape
Engage your students with this Team Building Escape Room BUNDLE! This is great as for a back to school escape room as well as for end of year, after breaks, or just ANY time you want your students collaborating and thinking critically!Students will be engaged and challenged with logic puzzles, codes to decipher, and more. There is both a full easy prep printable version as well as a Google(TM) form digital version for virtual or distance learning.This resource includes everything you need to imp
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4th - 9th
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How A Bill Becomes A Law Game | Legislative Branch Activity for Civics!
This How a Bill Becomes a Law Board Game takes your students through the Legislative Branch's lawmaking process, from proposing a bill on the floor of Congress, through floor votes, filibusters, and conference committees, all the way to the President’s desk. The more the students play, the more they memorize the steps of the legislative process — all while having a blast! If you're studying the Legislative Branch in your middle or high school Civics, American Government, or American History clas
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
Christmas Around the World Scavenger Hunt {With and Without QR Codes}
Students will learn about Christmas traditions from around the world by getting out of their seats and going on a scavenger hunt. Scatter the 30 statements around your room and then have your students use QR Code Readers to find out which tradition belongs to which country. Students fill out a handout with the answers and complete a graphic organizer. Do you have remote learners? A digital version is also included (read below for more details)!No devices in your classroom? No problem! A version
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6th - 9th
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Harlem Renaissance Introduction Escape Room (paper) - Black History Month
This Harlem Renaissance Escape Room is the perfect way to introduce your students to the era or for an informative, engaging Black History Month resource. It has a Great Migration Journal Entry Sort, Famous Figures Biography cards, a Prohibition Close Reading activity, and a secret poem. (grades 7-12)ELASocial StudiesBlack History Monthand more!You can present this as a Breakout Box (groups work at their desks) or as an Escape Room (groups seek clues you’ve hidden in the classroom). It has been
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7th - 10th
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Silk Road Trade Routes FUN Game Activity | Cultural Diffusion and Geography
Play a FUN “Travels on the Silk Road” game that students LOVE! They must identify goods & ideas spread on the trade routes while competing to amass the greatest fortune along the way! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes:Explain Slides: Game DirectionsFill-in Scorecard & ChartGame Task CardsGame BoardAnswer KeyTeacher Reference GuideVocabulary:Sil
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5th - 12th
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Escape from King George! Causes of the American Revolution Escape Room
Can you solve the puzzles in time and escape from the clutches of King George? In this Escape from King George! American Revolution Escape Room, students become American Colonists and experience the Colonial Rebellion and Road to the American Revolution! On this road to rebellion, students will read articles, solve hands-on puzzles, and find codes that will unlock the next step. This Escape from King George! Escape Room is immersive and informative. Teach the build-up to the American Revolution
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5th - 11th
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Also included in: Happy Teacher Resources FULL STORE CIVICS BUNDLE (Growing Bundle)
American Revolution Bundle of Doodle Notes, Maps, Activities, Lessons & More
This bundle includes all of my resources from the Road to Revolution through the Revolutionary War. All of them are available for individual purchase.The bundle includes:American Revolution: Road to Revolution PowerPoint and Guided Notes (print and digital)American Revolution: Road to Revolution Doodle Notes (print and digital)American Revolution PowerPoint and Guided Notes (print and digital)American Revolution Doodle Notes (print and digital)American Revolution Timeline Activity American Revol
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8th - 11th
Bill of Rights from the Constitution Scenarios Games and Review
Challenge your students to apply the Bill of Rights in current issues, images, and court cases with these Bill of Rights scenarios. This product will give you multiple scenarios to review and apply the Bill of Rights with your students! All of these scenarios will help your students prepare for any test or quiz on the Bill of Rights. Give your students a scenario card and see if they can identify which amendment applies to the scenario, image or court case. This activity will support your ELL
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Texas History 7th Grade Curriculum Bundle of Activities
Enlightenment Thinker Personality Quiz: Which Enlightenment Thinker Are You?
Have you ever wondered which Enlightenment thinker you are most like? Well now you can find out! My students have so much fun taking this personality test and it is a great way to either introduce or wrap up the Enlightenment unit. Another adaptation for this lesson is to have the students take their test and then research the philosopher that they are most similar to. The options are truly endless. The test includes various scenarios that relate to the life of a middle/ high school student. Th
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6th - 12th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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