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12th grade Native Americans simulations
Andrew Jackson & The Trail of Tears PowerPoint and Infographic
Condensed lesson summarizing the Andrew Jackson's run for President and the impact of the Indian Removal Act and Trail of Tears. Includes editable PowerPoint, coordinating student info-graphic style note taking sheet, answer key, and suggestions for optional video resources.
Grades:
4th - 12th
Age of Exploration Simulation
Scientists from the country of Sapanya have just received initial reports from an interstellar space probe that was exploring a nearby galaxy. There are strong signs that one planet is home to an advanced civilization. Such news cannot be kept secret for long, and soon Sapanya’ major rivals discover the existence of the new world. Decisions must be made quickly.
Students are led through a series of activities and discussions that bring the political, economic, social, and moral aspects of th
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9th - 12th
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History Mystery: The Trail Where They Cried
Your students will become investigators on a history mystery analyzing primary and secondary sources surrounding the Trail of Tears forced migration of the Cherokee people. This activity includes over a dozen primary and secondary sources set up in 8 investigation stations and students' investigation packet. Teams of students work together to solve the mystery of what happened to the Cherokee people of Georgia. Includes a PowerPoint for teachers to use with the activity with answers to the st
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6th - 12th
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SURVIVE HISTORY! The Game: American Indians Using Resources
No printing. No cutting. No complicated prep-work. Just download and watch your students play and learn! Approximate Game Length: 10-15 minutes.Give your students a fun, animated, and gamified experience of leaning about Native American Tribes and different types of resources! `To play, simply download the game, save on your digital platform so your students can download and play in PowerPoint. It's that simple! Enjoy watching your students Game2Learn!BE SURE TO OPEN AND PLAY IN THE POWERPOINT
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4th - 12th
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Jackson Mock Trial: Did Bank Veto, Force Bill, & Indian Removal Abuse Fed Power?
Bring students to the center of your Advanced Placement United States History or secondary-level History classroom through an engaging mock trial debate activity regarding three key issues of Andrew Jackson's legacy as president. This lesson was designed around the redesign curriculum for APUSH Period 4 (Topic 4.8 objectives) as students will either defend or prosecute Jackson on the 1832 Bank Veto, Tariff of Abominations and Force Bill Controversy with South Carolina, and the Indian Removal Act
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The First Americans, A Play About The Bering Land Bridge (Native Americans)
This is a short play about the most well-known migration theory concerning Native Americans.
If you are teaching about the origin of Native peoples in America, this is great way to help introduce the topic of the Bering Land Bridge theory.
The play will take about 5-10 minutes. It is meant as an enhancement to a lesson. It's great to get students involved and engaged in class. This offers that opportunity.
Enjoy and please let me know what you think!
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5th - 12th
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Voyaguer's Paddle - Fur Trade Simulation and Strategy Game
Voyageur’s Paddle is a strategy and trade simulation set in the world of the early fur trade. Players each represent powerful fur trading companies who braved the wilds of the New World in search of lucrative animal pelts which were at times worth more than their weight in gold.
This simulation game was developed in the classroom over a period of many years using both teacher and student feedback. It can be played by groups of 2-4 players and is primarily intended to be used as a study game wh
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5th - 12th
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The Iroquois (5 Nations) - A Play About The Grand Council Of Peace
I use this play to help further student's understanding about the important contributions of the Iroquois Confederacy. This is a great way to introduce the Grand Council of Peace and how it worked. Enjoy! Oh, and, remember, I always add a touch of humor to my plays. PS - I use this in my American History classroom. But, it could also be used for civics/government.
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6th - 12th
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The Colonization Simulation
This resource is an interactive, group-based simulation designed to teach students about the hardships of colonization, and some of its aspects such as planning the voyage, the first winter, relationships with the Native populations, and building a community. Students will be responsible for tracking population and supply numbers, as well as gains and losses during each round of the simulation. I have done this with 7th graders up to seniors in high school. My students loved this activity and so
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5th - 12th
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Columbian Exchange Whole Group Simulation Activity
A Whole Group Activity To Help Students Understand The Devastating Impact The Columbian Exchange Had On Native American PopulationsThis simulation includes:Complete teacher's guide with directions for carrying out the activity with your class.Set of 6 printable cards (you will need to print these on cardstock and cut them out)Student Chart 3-2-1 Follow-up handoutList of diseases Native Americans were exposed to during the Columbian ExchangeIn this activity, students will receiver various food ca
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4th - 12th
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Louisiana Purchase Simulation - Activity - Buy Your Town *Money included*
This engaging Louisiana Purchase Simulation was created from scratch to bring the historical significance of the Louisiana Purchase into a relatable activity. Students will be guided through the simulation where a student will purchase their town/city/region for a price comparable to the pricing of the Louisiana Purchase. The rest of the class will have time to engage in the reality of the new land owner and discuss possible reactions and solutions to this ownership of their land without their c
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6th - 12th
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Simulation: World War II Navajo Code Talkers
Simulation: World War II Navajo Code TalkersThis is a fantastic lesson that will help you provide a more in-depth understanding the role and importance of the Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. Students will first learn the background of the Code Talkers and some basic information, then students will get their chance to try to try and figure out some messages using the real Navajo Code that was used! This lesson is super engaging and designed for student interaction! What’s Included? ✏️ Te
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9th - 12th
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Can You Save the Aztec Empire?
This group project is a great addition to your Exploration or Aztec unit. The premise is that students are time-traveling from the future to the 16th century right before the Aztec conquest. They are tasked with creating a public service announcement video where they warn Moctezuma and the Aztec people about the impending invasion and give guidance on how to defend against the invaders. Students will focus their advice on military tactics, forming alliances, strengthening cultural resistance and
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6th - 12th
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Simulation: Navajo Code Talkers of World War II
Simulation: Navajo Code Talkers of World War IIStudents are sure to be engaged with this set of interactive Google Slides that will allow students to learn and understand the role of Navajo Code talkers and their contributions during World War II. Students will learn about the role of code talkers and the actual code that was used. Students will also try and break two codes in a simulation. Students will also watch a video of a Code Talker named Peter MacDonald discussing his experiences during
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: US History Semester 2 Bundle: Unit 5- The Great Depression- World War II
Early English Colonies 3 Product Bundle: Roanoke, Jamestown, and Tobacco DBQ
These three resources will give your students a fantastic perspective on the two earliest English colonies; Roanoke Island and Jamestown, as well as offer practice with interpreting resources and writing a DBQ style essay.The "Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke" is a station activity for your students. It presents the most popular theories about what happened to the colonists along with evidence which supports or refutes the theories. Your students will play detective as the create a theory
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5th - 12th
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Whole Class Historical Simulation: The Legacy of the War of 1812
Synopsis of activity:This activity is a “reunion” of 26 people or groups who were in some way related or impacted by the War of 1812. The students, representing these characters, will mingle around the “reunion” both to share their own experience during the War of 1812 and to interview and learn about the experience of five other guests. In the end, each student will take their research and decide what the legacy of the War of 1812 should be. Role of the teacher:After introducing the activity a
Grades:
8th - 12th
GENERAL HISTORY -Trash bag Archeology
Today I am going to walk in and get my students attention. That's what I always plan to do but this will be a little different. We are beginning a chapter on Native Americans of our region and how do we know anything about them? Today I will get my students thinking about what we know; how we know it, and where do we get that knowledge. That's wher this archeology "dig" comes in.
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6th - 12th
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Native American Folklore - How Chipmunk Got His Stripes, A Play
This is an adaptation of an Iroquois folk tale. I use this during our Pre-Columbian history unit when focusing on the oral traditions and sacred stories of indigenous people in North America.
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4th - 12th
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The "Ancient Ones", a play about the Anasazi (Early Native Americans)
I created this play for my classroom to engage my students more as we learned about Pre-Columbian civilizations. This play takes about 10-15 minutes to do and is meant as a supplement to your lesson. For this play, I actually make a copy for each student. As the actors are doing the play, I have the other students use a highlighter and highlight any of the key words that we have already learned about the Anasazi, through our lesson, homework and discussion. This actually works very well, plus th
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5th - 12th
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Whole Class Historical Simulation: The Jamestown Conference
This is a fictional activity based on real people and their real-life experiences and the actual historical situation in the Jamestown/Powhatan Confederacy area of Virginia in the time between 1607 to about 1620. (Note: Not all these people lived in that area at the same time. Thus, there is no specific date given for this meeting). The purpose of the conference is to come up with the best possible peaceful solution to the tension between the different people living in the area. The students wil
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5th - 12th
Louisiana Purchase Simulation - Activity - Buy Your Town *Money not included*
This engaging Louisiana Purchase Simulation was created from scratch to bring the historical significance of the Louisiana Purchase into a relatable activity. Students will be guided through the simulation where a student will purchase their town/city/region for a price comparable to the pricing of the Louisiana Purchase. The rest of the class will have time to engage in the reality of the new land owner and discuss possible reactions and solutions to this ownership of their land without their
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6th - 12th
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Spanish Conquest of Aztec - Alien Invasion: Historical Sci-Fi Writing Activity
The kids truly get a kick out of this unique and fun creative writing activity. This works great at the end of a Maya, Inca, Aztec unit or during the Age of Exploration. To begin, students read about the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and the various reasons for why the Spanish were victorious. Following that, the class is split up into eight groups representing those distinct causes. In those groups, students receive directions on a, "Historical Sci-Fi Diary," where they must imagine a modern da
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Aztec, Inca, Maya - Mesoamerica Bundle
Native American Nations Project Based Learning
I created this project to conclude our unit on Native American cultures. Students are divided into pairs of your or their choice and given the role of Native American history professors and experts who have been given the task of creating new exhibits for a fictional new Museum of the American Indian opening in a city near them. They will need to create an informative and immersive exhibit using any resources at their disposal. At the end of the project students display and explore each others'
Grades:
7th - 12th
French & Indian War Perspective Activity
French & Indian War Perspective Activity: perspective/role play activity used as a hook to teach French & Indian War. Students break out into groups of three and each are assigned one of the following roles: Frenchman, British colonists, and a Native American. Students answer questions about their experiences at the time and share their responses to a series of questions. Helps to bring the past alive and put students in the shoes of the characters. Roles are within the PowerPoint.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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