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Preview of Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon for Geology Science

Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon for Geology Science

Created by
Teach or Travel
Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon!Not able to take any trips this fall? Go there virtually! Engaging, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be hooked! Use them as a preview to any science unit OR have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'! NO PREP WORK FOR YOU! Trip is designed for grade K - 5, I included multiple options for certain slides, easy to differentiate, just delete any slides that don't fit your grade level!W H A T ' S I N C L U D E D ?⭐️ Teac
Preview of Government Simulation

Government Simulation

Created by
Amanda Write Now
I always dread teaching the branches of government. Understandably students think it is dull and unrelated to their lives, well not anymore! I created this simulation pack to get students up and actively participating in the branches of government. This pack contains the following:Ten Day Lesson Plan that guides you through the entire simulation step by step using all the resources below.Eight Page PDF Presentation provides background information on the branches of government with keywords in re
Preview of Virtual Field Trip Yellowstone National Park in the Spring

Virtual Field Trip Yellowstone National Park in the Spring

Created by
Teach or Travel
Virtual Field Trip to Yellowstone! Visit America's first national park!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides & videos. ☺Trip is designed for grade K - 5, easy to differentiate based on how many videos you play.GREAT FOR: socially distanced learning, science and social studies supplemental lesson, NO PREP sub plans or as a Fun Friday/Field Trip Friday classroom reward to work towards!!W H A T ' S I N C L U D E D ?⭐️ Teacher directions⭐️ PowerPoint & Google Slides includ
Preview of Virtual Field Trip to Everglades National Park

Virtual Field Trip to Everglades National Park

Created by
Teach or Travel
Virtual Field Trip to Everglades National Park in Florida! Perfect for Zoom meetings as a fun activity for in person *socially distanced* learning!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is designed for grade K - 5, I included multiple closing activity suggestions, just delete any slides to make it appropriate level for your grade!W H A T ' S I N C L U D E D ?⭐️ Teacher directions⭐️ PowerPoint & Google Slides included (PowerPoint file with a link to "make a copy" for
Preview of Great Wall of China Virtual Field Trip Ancient History

Great Wall of China Virtual Field Trip Ancient History

Created by
Teach or Travel
Take a trip to the Great Wall of China! (If you already have the Growing Field Trip Bundle, redownload that to access this trip!!)Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be entertained! Use them as a preview to any science unit OR have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is aimed at a 3rd grade level but works well for K - 5.W H A T ' S I N C L U D E
Preview of Virtual Field Trips: 25 engaging trips that make fun end of year activities

Virtual Field Trips: 25 engaging trips that make fun end of year activities

This document contains 25 links (with descriptions about each link) to free virtual field trips. You click on the link and are taken to a sight that has both information and media--such as a virtual tour of a museum or a live feed of a webcam or a 3d manipulative view, etc.
Preview of Virtual Field Trip to American National Landmarks (Distance Learning)

Virtual Field Trip to American National Landmarks (Distance Learning)

This is a PowerPoint that you can use to take your class on a virtual field trip to six important American landmarks! It is also a great resource for distance learning and e-learning. It is an editable PowerPoint that can also be uploaded to Google Slides for easier online sharing.Each slide contains the name of the monument, a photo, and a few basic facts. Then, take the link to a site that will provide a 360 degree view of the landmark!These websites all provide panoramic images, and some al
Preview of Texas Virtual Field Trip | San Antonio & The Alamo

Texas Virtual Field Trip | San Antonio & The Alamo

Created by
Teach or Travel
Virtual field trip to SAN ANTONIO & THE ALAMOTexas teachers, this one is for you!Great for introducing your Texas history unit or as an opportunity to see Texas landmarks for those who are not able to travel often.Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! You can have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is designed for middle/upper eleme
Preview of Human Capital and Income Lesson with Two Simulations *Editable*

Human Capital and Income Lesson with Two Simulations *Editable*

Aligns to the TEKS standard: 3.9A: Explain the connection between human capital/labor and incomeIncludes -a 4-page introductory lesson to the vocabulary terms and concepts associated with human capital and income.-an 8-page activity that simulates and explains how income level is connected to the level of education.-a 10-page activity where students will decide on a person to hire for a given job. Job skills, training, experience, and education levels are used to determine the best-fit applicant
Preview of Game of Life- money simulation

Game of Life- money simulation

Are you looking for a real life simulation to teach your students about life and money?This is a life size version of the board game Game of Life. Help your students learn how to budget, know when to save and spend money, and practice making real life decisions. Students will practice researching, reading, writing, planning, organizing, addition, and subtraction in this activity.When you buy this product, it will only be a one single page document. This document has all of the other materials yo
Preview of Jelly Bean Economy: A Simulation of Why We Pay Taxes

Jelly Bean Economy: A Simulation of Why We Pay Taxes

Created by
lynn benavides
This simulation allows students to understand the hows and whys of our economy. During this lesson, students will pretend to have jobs, pay rent or mortgage, experience the daily events that affect our personal connection to the economy. A journal is provided for students to reflect upon their learning.
Preview of Gold Rush Dice Game

Gold Rush Dice Game

Created by
Joshua Mergel
This game will have students feeling the “rush” of finding gold during the Gold Rush of 1849. Students will be rolling dice to mine for gold and to rob from their opponents. The goal of this game is for students to experience the highs and lows in the life of a California gold miner in the late 1840’s.
Preview of Election and Voting Simulation -- Candy-dates

Election and Voting Simulation -- Candy-dates

Created by
Jazmine Hamm
This is a complete multi-day lesson plan where students are taking part in a democratic process! Includes: - PowerPoint- Persuasive Essay Organizer - Ballot cards- Voter's Registration Cards - Candidate explanations/background When I taught this lesson, I began by going through the PowerPoint titled, “Elections and Voting”. This will walk you through what to do step-by-step. Students will fill out Voter’s Registration cards in which they will bring with them to cast their first vote! Before voti
Preview of Market Day - A "Real World" Economics Simulation For Grades 3-6

Market Day - A "Real World" Economics Simulation For Grades 3-6

Would you like to give your students a “real life” opportunity to experience being a consumer and a producer? This simulation does exactly that! Turn your classroom into a marketplace and watch as your students become highly engaged in the principles of economics. This unit includes step-by-step instructions on how to successfully set up a classroom marketplace, a letter to parents about the event, and a record booklet for the students to use as they track their sales, expenses, and calculate
Preview of State Capitol Virtual Field Trip to Austin, Texas

State Capitol Virtual Field Trip to Austin, Texas

Created by
Teach or Travel
Virtual field trip to Austin & the Capitol building.Texas teachers, this one is for you!Great for introducing your Texas history unit or as an opportunity to see Texas landmarks for those who are not able to travel often.Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! You can have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is designed for upper eleme
Preview of Virtual Tour of South America - 6th Grade SS

Virtual Tour of South America - 6th Grade SS

Created by
Lindsey Saa
Have you ever wanted to take your students on a field trip to the places you discuss in class? Here is your chance!!! This takes your classroom beyond the 4 walls and into a virtual tour where students can see the places you discuss and discover all the importance of those regions! Students take a virtual tour of South America the countries in particular that this tour focuses on are Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, and Cuba. Students can make pit stops and fill out information in the graphic organiz
Preview of Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion

Show Me the Proof ~ Providing Textual Evidence ~ The Trial of Fact and Opinion

If you're looking for a lesson plan that will help your students finally get what it means to provide textual evidence to prove their answers, then this is the lesson for you! It combines reading strategies and social studies government law in a very exciting way. First, students must pass the Bar Exam by being able to pass one of your fact and opinion assessments, then they team up in two-person law firms and present their evidence in court. This was so fun that my students have asked we do
Preview of Weathering Chalk Experiment

Weathering Chalk Experiment

Created by
Brainy Yak
This is a perfect experiment for students learning about weathering. Experiment allows students to visually see how acid weathers away material. Experiment also shows students surface area and temperature differences and their effect on weathering. The ppt. is included and teaches the students Mechanical and Chemical Weathering. Freezing and thawing, animal actions, plant growth, abrasion, lichen, oxidation, and acid rain are covered. Experiment worksheet is included as well. If you like this p
Preview of Reconstruction Activity - Rebuilding the South

Reconstruction Activity - Rebuilding the South

Created by
Marianne Briggs
This quick and engaging activity demonstrates the difficulties of Reconstruction in the South following the Civil War.
Preview of Urban Game -- Industrial Revolution Simulation

Urban Game -- Industrial Revolution Simulation

Created by
Amy Sroka
A fun and interactive simulation to introduce students to the Industrial Revolution. Includes discussion questions and small icons that students can drag and drop so they won't have to draw each one. Great for elementary age and up!
Preview of Classroom Economy -- Design Your Own Cash Template

Classroom Economy -- Design Your Own Cash Template

If you have your own classroom rewards economy, personalize your "cash" with your own catchy name and image! The background is provided, but you can change the title and denominations, even insert your own image in the middle. Tailor everything to your own classroom; whether you name the money after yourself ("Bennett Bucks," "Davis Dollars," "Cooper Cash"), your school mascot ("Ram Bucks," "Cardinal Cash") or your students name it their own name (one year my students voted to call our money "Zo
Preview of My Occupation - A Personal Finance Project

My Occupation - A Personal Finance Project

Created by
Amy Wassel
This product serves as an introduction to personal finance. It is intended for small groups of students. There are seven occupations available for student to choose from, or be assigned by the teacher. Students are given a daily salary, as well as daily expenses. The rest of the project involves a surprise income, as well as two surprise expenses - some of which require students to dip into their savings account to pay for the expense. Also included are a check register for students to writ
Preview of Westward Expansion Advertisements

Westward Expansion Advertisements

Created by
Gregory Hogan
Students will use their knowledge of U.S. history and their creativity to create a poster or brochure to convince people to move to the western frontier. It's a great, simple simulation to get students putting their knowledge into practice and thinking about history in a relevant way.
Preview of Dinosaur Extinction Simulation Board Game (Google Classroom, Distance Learning)

Dinosaur Extinction Simulation Board Game (Google Classroom, Distance Learning)

Distance Learning Update: This game would also go GREAT over a Zoom or Google Meet session. Instead of counters, students could use cereal pieces or any small pieces to simulate the dinosaurs, and you can use a website for the dice roll.This is the perfect game to teach your class about the effects of the Meteor Impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. It is highly interactive and entertaining for kids, while providing meaningful content that is sure to help your students fully unders
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