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Elementary simulations under $5
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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Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
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Disneyland Virtual Field Trip Disney - End of Year Class Party
This Disneyland virtual field trip is the perfect addition to a class party. Go on an adventure with your class to see a Tour of Disneyland, Popular Rides, Disneyland Parade, and more! This Disneyland virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to an end of the year celebration or a class reward party.*Note: This resource includes links to YouTube videos (with no ads), so you will need an
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Game of Life- budget simulation
In just one class period, your students will not only understand the importance of creating and sticking to a budget, but also practice creating one!- Students are randomly given a "career card" with correlating annual salary and average student loan debt, if applicable. - They will then use a chart to determine how much of their salary will be taken out in the form of federal tax withholding, state tax withholding, social security, and medicare. - They'll then be given a set of choice cards (
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4th - 10th
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Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon for Geology Science
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
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Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
4-ESS1-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS1-1
, 4-ESS2-1
Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
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.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark
Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit
Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib
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5th - 8th
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Space Station Science Virtual Field Trip
Travel to space, the International Space Station and learn from astronauts Suni Williams and Christina Koch!Perfect to preview / wrap up a science unit OR as a reward for Fun Friday!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is aimed at a 3rd grade level but works well for 1st - 5th.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 Google Slides format)⭐️ 5 video links (360 space lau
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Virtual Field Trip Yellowstone National Park in the Spring
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
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Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
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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French and Indian War Activity Scenarios, Notes, PowerPoint
In this French and Indian War PowerPoint, perspectives, and guided notes activity, students analyze a variety of scenarios to understand the cause behind the French and Indian War! Students begin by discussing the idea of war, how war is avoidable, when it might be necessary, and the positive and negative consequences of it. Then, students read short perspectives to understand the role of colonists, the British, members of the Ohio Company, and the French in the conflict of the French and Indi
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5th - 8th
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HEREDITY Creature Features - Inherited and Environmental Traits
Use this simple but highly engaging activity to help students make the connection between inherited traits and the similarities between parents and their offspring.
Students will flip a coin to simulate the genetic traits being passed on to the offspring of two made-up “parent” creatures.
File Includes:
Teacher Instructions
Parent Creatures Posters
Student Sheets
Answer Key
Sample Student Work
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5th - 8th
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Moon Phases Virtual Field Trip Elementary Science Digital Activity
Travel to space, visit the moon and learn about the different phases of Earth's moon! Virtual field trips are engaging for all learners!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
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Great Barrier Reef Virtual Field Trip
Skip the aquarium, take an international virtual field trip to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia!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 D ?⭐️ Teacher directions⭐️ Powe
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Virtual Field Trip to the Australia Zoo No Prep
Perfect activity for socially distanced, in person instruction! Use for back to school or as a Fun Friday reward activity!Designed for grades K-5!NO PREP! Just present the slides on your projector and take a trip to Australia! ✈YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE *NO PREP* :)Virtual Field Trip | National Park Bundle***Ultimate Growing Field Trip Bundle*** (best deal!!!)Virtual Field Trip | YELLOWSTONEVirtual Field Trip | GRAND CANYONVirtual Field Trip | Volcano - Kilauea, HawaiiW H A T ' S I N C L U D E D
Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-2
Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Day and Night Earth's Rotation Activity
Rotation, Day and Night and Time Zones become clear with this spinning paper model perfect for Interactive Notebooks (INBs). This lesson plan and hands-on simulation involves students spinning a mini-model of the Earth as it experiences daylight and darkness. It gives kids a visual representation of why we have time zones!
Includes:
Lesson Plan
Spinner Printable
Student worksheet
Teacher Answer Key
Check out the preview document to see the paper Earth spinner included in this product.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Virtual Field Trip to Everglades National Park
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
Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
Also included in: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!
Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation Game - Ibn Battuta and the Mali Empire
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play in groups as explorers crossing the Sahara during the gold-salt trade. Students must work together in a caravan to make the right decisions along the journey to avoid losing too much health or too many blocks of salt. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation PowerPoint- Trans-Saharan Trade Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simu
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Disney Halloween Virtual Field Trip Disneyland - Halloween Activities
This Disney Halloween virtual field trip to Disneyland will be one of your students' favorite Halloween activities. Go on an adventure with your class to see a Tour of Disneyland, Halloween Activities, Halloween Show Special, and more! This Disneyland Halloween virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to your Halloween activities a Halloween class party.Save $$ and get this as part of
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons
Wants and Needs Sort - 1st grade Social Studies Needs vs Wants Activities
These interactive needs vs wants activities are perfect to teach your students about wants and needs, and to help them understand the consequences of choosing wants vs needs in real-life situations.PACKED with everything you need! Includes a lesson plan, simulation activity with teacher script, vocabulary aid, sorting activities, critical thinking worksheet, and writing activity.Description:This fun interactive activity sends students on an adventure simulation as they pack their backpacks with
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K - 2nd
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Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative
The Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative helps ease students' anxiety by saying goodbye to family members and going to school by reviewing emotions and things that could make them feel better. This social story includes options for various family members and modes of transportation. How I use this resource: I keep one copy at school to reinforce and school and provide one copy at home for families to read before coming to school.Family members included:momdadparentsgrandma grandpa
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle
Medieval Knights Simulation Game
This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to role-play as medieval knights. Students must make the right decisions along their journey to earn as many honor points as possible. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Medieval Knights Simulation PowerPoint- Medieval Knights Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simulation- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the AdventureFollow this Simulation wi
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Aztec Warriors Simulation Game
This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to experience the Aztec Warrior lifestyle. Students will be faced with challenges along their journey to earn as many Sun God Points as possible. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Aztec Warriors Simulation PowerPoint- Aztec Warriors Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simulation- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the SimulationU.S. History Simu
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Minecraft Area and Perimeter Project Based Learning 4.MD.3 3.MD.8
4.MD.3 - Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems. For example, find the width of a rectangular room given the area of the flooring and the length, by viewing the area formula as a multiplication equation with an unknown factor.
Students will plan and design the blueprint for a Minecraft village. They are also given the area or perimeter for some buildings, and will be required to figure out length and width. Use the project with basic grid
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Earthquake Jello Lab Activity STEM
This lab or activity is a hands-on and collaborative learning lesson that incorporates the following:
STEM
Earthquakes
Geology
Engineering
Design
Real-World Connections
Problem Solving
Inferencing and Predicting
Materials: this handout, mini-marshmellows, toothpicks, jello
Overview: Students will work together to tackle a real-world problem: engineers are constantly working to design and build buildings that can survive the impact of serious earthquakes. I show students some videos and picture
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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