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Common Core RH.6-8.6 simulations
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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Middle Passage Transatlantic Slave Trade Primary Source Investigation
In this resource on the Middle Passage and Atlantic Slave Trade, students are led through a plethora of primary documents that plunge them right into the realities suffered by enslaved Africans on the Middle Passage. Students examine primary source evidence, analyze pictures and maps, and detail three different accounts from those involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroo
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5th - 8th
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Donner Party and Westward Expansion CSI Inquiry Activity Investigation
Donner Party: A CSI Investigation! What Happened To The Donner Party? Google 1:1 Compatible!The Donner Party CSI Investigation is included as part of two bundles, located here:CSI American History Bundle! Lost Colony, Salem, Donner Party, Lincoln!Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Unit!Buy a Bundle and save a Bundle!----The Donner Party CSI investigation is a great resource to teach students the history of the Donner Party, their role in Westward Expansion, and the challenges faced by emigr
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
World War 1 Unit Plan Activities | 9 l Resources for WW1 American US History
World War 1 Student Activities and Resources Bundle | World War I (WWI) Unit ResourcesIn this World War 1 (World War I and WWI) unit resources bundle, you receive 9 engaging and best-selling activities to engage your classroom on WWI. You receive activities to teach the causes of World War 1, the major events and battles of the war, life in trench warfare, the Treaty of Versailles, an engaging CSI on gas warfare, students analyze Wilson's Fourteen Points, the Zimmerman Telegram, and much more!
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6th - 10th
Also included in: World War 1 + World War 2 Activities Unit for American and US History
Monroe Doctrine Image Analysis Activity | Investigate + Evaluate Monroe Doctrine
In this engaging Monroe Doctrine actiivty, students work independently to analyze six cartoons relating to the Monroe Doctrine before making a final claim on their understanding, then evaluating their own work. For each picture, students describe what they see happening, then make a prediction about how it might relate to the Monroe Doctrine. This lesson is intended to guide student intrigue and enable students to make predictions about what the Monroe Doctrine was and its effects. This is gre
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6th - 10th
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Industrial Revolution Unit Resources | 8 Activities for Industry and Slavery
In this Industry and Slavery Unit, students learn about the early Industrial Revolution in the northern United States while learning about slavery expanding in the Southern United States. Specifically, students will learn about the economies of the North and the South in the build-up to the American Civil War. This unit also contains many components that deal with the late-19th and early-20th century Industrial Revolution. This unit now includes several resources that are 1:1 Google compatibl
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5th - 8th
Causes of American Revolution Interactive Game: Boston Tea Party, Massacre
Make history comes alive with this interactive Causes of American Revolution survival game! With 25 rounds and over 120 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios such as Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and other events, your students will live through the adventure of a merchant living in Boston as the events for American revolution were unveiled. It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning his
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5th - 8th
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Abraham Lincoln and Civil War Analysis | Lincoln's Views Civil War and Abolition
In this Abraham Lincoln primary source analysis activity, students investigate Lincoln's views during (and before) the Civil War in regard to slavery and abolition. Students analyze a variety of primary source documents to answer the question: What conflicting views did President Lincoln hav regarding the abolition of slavery?Students analyze and investigate 6 documents to come to a conclusion about President Lincoln's attitude toward slavery and the role of the Emancipation Proclamation. Stu
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6th - 10th
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US History Interactive Games and activities Growing Bundle for whole year
Make history comes alive in your social studies classroom with this US history interactive games and activities growing bundle. Get yourself ready for the whole year with these fun and super engaging activities! Rounds are comprised of realistic scenarios, reading comprehension activities, dice rolling options, a decipher activity, and more - your students will live through the adventure of Lewis and Clark's, Jamestown settlers, Oregon Trail emigrants, American Revolution, immigrants, US Preside
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5th - 8th
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What is Fascism? Rise of Dictators: Mussolini
How did fascist leaders like Benito Mussolini get so many people to follow him? Answer that question by tricking your students into becoming fascists with this lesson. Turn your class into a fascist regime under the guise of a harmless sentimental team-building activity. Then dissect the term "fascism" using a primary source (Mussolini's "Doctrine of Fascism" speech). This lesson serves as a great precursor to the Rise of Dictators: Mussolini/Hitler lessons.
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-Directions for Fascism
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8th - 12th
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Causes of American Revolution Interactive digital game: King George perspective
Make history comes alive with this interactive Causes of American Revolution survival simulation! With 17+ rounds and over 120 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios such as Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, and other events, your students will live through the events that led to the American Revolution from the perspective of King George III. It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning history
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5th - 8th
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Byzantine Empire Create A Mosaic Project Digital and Printer Friendly
Looking for an engaging and creative way for your students to apply their knowledge of the Byzantine Empire? This lesson is perfect for you! Students will have the opportunity to create their own mosaic and receive quick and easy feedback with the included rubric. You can post the doc to your learning management system or print it out for your students.Before creating their own mosaic, students will learn about the importance of mosaics and browse examples using Google Images and a website about
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6th - 8th
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Constitution, Hamilton's Debt Plan, War of 1812, & More Role Play Bundle
The Constitution, Hamilton's Debt Plan, War of 1812, & More Role Play Bundle grants you access to four role plays related to key flashpoints from America's first four presidencies. Each role play is a two-day lesson complete with a lesson plan and all necessary materials. This bundle includes role plays for:1. The Constitutional Convention2. Hamilton's Debt Plan3. The Alien & Sedition Acts4. The War of 1812Each role play includes the following items:Lesson DescriptionLesson PlanGuidelin
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6th - 9th
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9/11 & War on Terror Role Play and Reading Comprehension Bundle
In the 9/11 & War on Terror Role Play and Reading Comprehension Bundle, students will learn about the United States government's response to the September 11th attacks by role playing key debates regarding the War in Afghanistan, the War in Iraq, the Patriot Act, the formation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the establishment of Guantanamo Bay. In addition to a two-day role play activity, this bundle also includes a reading comprehension passage and questions about the War on Ter
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7th - 10th
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American Revolution Revolutionary War 2nd Continental Congress Interactive Game
Make history comes alive with this interactive American Revolution, 2nd Continental Congress, and Declartion of Independence interactive survival game! With over 25 rounds and more than 120 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios such as battles of the Revolutionary War, Signing of the Declaration of Independence, ratifying Articles of Confederation, financial crisis, and other events, your students will live through the adventure of a delegate from Pennsylvania as the even
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5th - 8th
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9/11 Response Role Play Debate Simulation | War on Terror, Patriot Act, & More
In 9/11 Response Role Play Debate Simulation | War on Terror, Patriot Act, & More, students will contemplate key decisions that were made after the September 11th attacks involving the War on Terror such as the War in Afghanistan, the War in Iraq, the Patriot Act, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the establishment of Guantanamo Bay. The students will take on the roles of different stakeholders in America such as American Citizens, Progressive Caucus Members, Civil Lib
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: 9/11 & War on Terror Role Play and Reading Comprehension Bundle
Antebellum Era Indian Removal and Slavery Debates Role Play Bundle
The Wild West Role Play Bundle includes two role plays related to Westward Expansion. The first role play focuses on Andrew Jackson and the Indian Removal Act. The second role play focuses on territorial expansion and the ongoing disputes over slavery during the Antebellum Era.
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6th - 9th
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Union and Labor Disputes in the Gilded Age Role Play Debate Simulation Activity
In Labor Disputes in the Gilded Age Role Play Debate Simulation, students will be exploring the various labor disputes occurring during the Gilded Age through a role play activity. Students will be divided into one of five groups: the Ford Factory Owners- a group that is benefitting from the recent advancement of the assembly line, the Unskilled Laborers- a group of workers that lack the specialized skills to have leverage in labor disputes, the Skilled Laborers- a group that can leverage their
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Gilded Age Role Play and Reading Comprehension Quiz Bundle
Media Bias Simulation Project: Build Your Own Biased News Company
In Media Bias Simulation Project: Build Your Own News Company, students will be taught the many strategies that news outlets use to promote their agendas through media bias and then must apply those media bias strategies by creating their own media empire! Students will be given a fictional scenario about a future in which their school has become political divided between the Pro-Administration "Township Party" and the Pro-Student "Borough Party" and will be tasked with creating a news company t
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6th - 9th
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Antebellum Era Westward Expansion and Slavery Role Play Debate Simulation
In Antebellum Antics: Expansion & Slavery Role Play Debate Simulation students will be exploring the various debates surrounding slavery as America expanded during the 1850’s through a role play activity. Students will be divided into one of five groups: the Northern Democrats- a factions of the most powerful political party that was eager to compromise where possible, the Southern Democrats- the other faction of the party that was eager to protect slavery, the Republicans- a newly formed po
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Antebellum Era Indian Removal and Slavery Debates Role Play Bundle
The Alien & Sedition Acts Role Play Debate Simulation Activity
In The Alien & Sedition Acts Role Play Debate Simulation, students will be exploring the debate over whether or not America should pass the controversial Alien & Sedition Acts through a role play activity. Students will be divided into one of five groups: the Federalists- the political party that proposed the acts, the Democratic-Republicans- the party that hoped to defeat the passage of these acts, the French Refugees- a group looking for safety and the full rights of citizenship in Ame
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Constitution, Hamilton's Debt Plan, War of 1812, & More Role Play Bundle
Hamilton's Debt Plan Debate Role Play Simulation Activity
In Treasury in Turmoil: Hamilton’s Debt Plan Role Play Debate Simulation, students will be exploring the debate over whether or not America should adopt Hamilton’s bold reimagining of the economy through a role play activity. Students will be divided into one of five groups: the Hamilton Staffers- the group that is pushing for the debt plan to go through, the Jefferson staffers- the group that is trying to stop this plan from going into action, the Virginia Planters- a group that must weigh the
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Constitution, Hamilton's Debt Plan, War of 1812, & More Role Play Bundle
The Constitutional Convention Role Play Debate Simulation Activity
In The Constitutional Convention Role Play Debate Simulation, students will be exploring the various debates that took place among the Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention through a role play activity. Students will be divided into one of five groups: James Madison- the “Father of the Constitution” known for his contributions to the structure of American government, Alexander Hamilton- a fierce advocate for a strong central government and centralized financial system, Edmund Randolp
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Constitution, Hamilton's Debt Plan, War of 1812, & More Role Play Bundle
Tariff of Abominations and Nullification Crisis Role Play Simulation Activity
In The Tariff of Abominations & Nullification Crisis Role Play Simulation, students will be exploring the impact of a protective tariff on the Northern & Southern economies of the mid-1800’s through a role play activity. Students will be divided into one of three roles: laborers- the group that will create the finished product, merchants- the group that will sell the finished product, and consumers- the group that will buy the finished product. The laborers will also be divided into Nort
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6th - 9th
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