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High school civics simulations for Microsoft PowerPoint
Political Parties-Two-Party System: Warm-Up, Lecture Notes, and Simulation
This product includes two days of lessons that will teach your students all about America's two-party system. The product includes a warm-up prompt, an editable 16-slide power point presentation about our political party system (with video links), student cloze notes, and a political party simulation that will bring the two-party system to life for your students. The simulation comes with detailed instructions to carry out the activity in your classes. The process and discussion questions will s
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8th - 12th
Also included in: AP® Government and Politics Course Bundle
Would you Survive Jamestown?
Through this simulation students will be able to see if the choice they make, allow them to survive living during the colonization of Jamestown. Students will earn or lose points based on their choices in game (slides on the PowerPoint).
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5th - 10th
How a Bill Becomes a Law: Group Activity
In this activity students will learn how a bill becomes a law in the United States Federal Government. Students work in groups to create, propose, and pass laws. The students will observe first hand the difficulty in creating "good" laws, justifying those laws, and garnering enough votes to pass the law(s).You may also like:Governments: Where you at?Primary Source Reading: Politics by AristotleDevelopment of American Political Parties Reading and QuestionsUnited States Government: Review Quest
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8th - 12th
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Supreme Court Simulation
This Supreme Court simulation will bring the highest court to life for your students! The resource features an engaging simulation on the student speech case, Morse v. Frederick, where students will analyze case facts, past precedents, and key arguments to determine how they would rule if they sat on the Court. Students will also get the chance to vote and write majority and dissenting opinions. The product includes a thorough student packet, a power point to guide the class through the simulati
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Judicial Branch BUNDLE: AP® U.S. Government
Constitutional Convention
How much power should the federal government have? That is the guiding question of this problem-solving and role play activity on the Constitutional Convention.
This download includes:
1. A motivating "entrance ticket" activity (w/student "tickets" and signs for classroom)
2. Delegate power point
3. Student handout
4. Teacher answer key
5. Lesson plan for this activity including assessment using an online polling site.
***UPDATE***
***The delegate role play cards, needed for this lesson
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7th - 11th
Zombie Apocalypse: Create a Government
Perfect way to begin teaching your government class. Students will have to work together to figure out how to survive a zombie apocalypse. Students will create a constitution and a fully formed government. Your students will love the activity.
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10th - 12th
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Would you survive the British Tax Collector? - Road to Revolution, 13 Colonies
Help your students experience what life was like living during the time of British control over the colonies. Students will be divided into groups (colonies) and given a job with a yearly salary. Based on different situations, (within the PowerPoint) students will be taxed. Students will keep track of their tax deductions and determine how much money they have left at the end of the simulation.
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5th - 10th
T-shirt Activity: Produce, Distribute, Consume, Supply, Demand
This activity is a fun, real-life resemblance of the economic process of product production, distribution, and consumer consumption. Students will design a t-shirt that is in demand for their school or community. Students will research and develop their shirts using online technology. One student will get the opportunity to produce and supply their design and reap the benefits in profit. The winning designer in our class received a profit of over $150 in our competitive market. This project
Fun President Impeachment Conviction Process Lesson Plan Simulation Activity
Want a fun way to teach about the impeachment and conviction process? After a lesson with examples from history and quick assessment, test your students' critical thinking as students participate in a simulation. Should the president lose his job? What are his crimes? Grades 7-10.The work is all done for you, including the lesson plan, scenario, what kids should say, and possible debrief questions to make this a learning opportunity for all. Trick Your Kids Into Learning The Fun Way!
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7th - 10th
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The Great Atomic Bomb Debate
The Great Atomic Bomb Debate. (ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY)The decision to drop the Atomic bomb to end World War II, is one of the most difficult and controversial decisions made in history of mankind. Was it the right decision?This Role Play activity captures the essence of the decision making process of the Interim Committee. It was created by President Truman to determine the answer to the question. "Should the US use every weapon available including the new Atomic Bomb to end the carnage of World
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Communism, Socialism and Capitalism Lesson (Notes, Chart and Simulation)
Use this complete lesson to have an informed and critical discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of the three major economic systems commonly discussed in history classes: communism, socialism and capitalism.This lesson contains everything you will need from start to finish to teach a constructive and engaging lesson on these three systems. The lesson begins with a short Google Slides presentation on what economic and political systems are and then provides information about each of the t
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8th - 11th
Biden foreign policy simulation
This product was updated April 22, 2021. . It involves the students in assessing Biden foreign policy in regard to 13 topics:(a) WHO membership (b) the Paris Climate Accords (c) the new START Treaty (d) The Muslim Ban (e) US relations with Saudi Arabia (f) US Embassy in Jerusalem? (g) US relations with right - wing Eastern European governments (h) US relations towards Mexico and Central America(i) The Cuban Embargo (j) US relations with Brazil (k) US relations with N. Korea (l) US
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8th - 12th
U.S. Government & Politics Type of Interest Groups Powerpoint Notes Simulation
U.S. Government & Politics Type of Interest Groups Powerpoint, Notes, Simulation Activityincludes:34 engaging slides with a bell ringer, think about it question, think pair share, stopping points for videos (links in the note section), and 5 question review quiz with answers at the end.Powerpoint and notes fully editable to suit your needsIncludes Guided Notes---GREAT FOR ELD OR SPECIAL LEARNERSIt is fully editable and usable for both in class and online learning.U.S. Government & Politi
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Growing Pains Game
Lesson Topic: Growing Pains GameEssential Question(s):Does urbanization cause problems with the environment?Enduring Understandings: [The purpose of this lesson is for students to understand…]• Discuss reasons for the large number of urbanization and the impact it has on the country, region, and planet.Big Ideas for Unit being addressed:• Urban Sprawl• Urbanization• Population density• Population relocation• Allocation of resources Instructional Objectives: [Knowledge, Procedure, Skills]Students
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7th - 10th
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Game of Life Budgeting Simulation
A comprehensive project where students create a slide presentation of how they could create a budget. Students are given parameters of their marital status, children, education, salary and industry. Then they are required to figure out where they want to live, their taxes, housing, insurance, food, childcare expenses, etc. This is an excellent cumulative project to assess their budgeting skills. The project has built in website links to aid students in their success. A sample project is inc
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9th - 12th
Quarter 1 Civics Jeopardy! Florida NGSS
Quarter 1 Civics Jeopardy! Review. This is the Power Point ONLY.There are MS Word Study Guides used to accompany this activity in my store. Fill in the blank for on level students and multiple choice for ESE or ELL students.Standards:SS.7.CG.2.1SS.7.CG.2.2SS.7.CG.1.1SS.7.CG.1.2SS.7.CG.1.3SS.7.CG.1.4SS.7.CG.1.6SS.7.CG.1.7SS.7.CG.1.8SS.7.CG.3.13SS.7.CG.1.11
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Quarter 1 Civics Jeopardy! Review ALL
U.S. Government Interest Group Influencing Public Policy Simulation Activity
U.S. Government & Politics Interest Group Influencing Public Policy Simulation ActivityIncludes:Teacher lesson planStudent direction sheet and rubric2 Graphic OrganizersFully editablePlease email me with any questions at HelpingHistory@yahoo.comTERMS OF USE -This item is a paid digital download fromMy TPT StoreAs such, it is for use in one classroom only. This item is also bound by copyright laws. Redistributing, editing, selling, or posting this item (or any part thereof) on the Internet ar
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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American DBQs Bundle
This American DBQs Bundle contains 10 different DBQs. Some products are great to for a day or two, others can take a week or so to teach. All of these center around a central historical question and are primary source driven!Questions?Email me at inquiryforTDSR@gmail.com Save Money With A Bundle!Simulations Mega BundleWorld History I BundleU.S. History I BundleAmerican DBQs BundleFinancial Literacy BundleReligion Demographics BundleThank You For Your Purchase!If you enjoyed this product you can
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8th - 12th
Bill to Law - Nine Steps: PowerPoint, Doodle Dat Note, Printables, Simulation
This product provides the nine basic steps involved in making a law, from bill to law, in the U.S. Congress. It includes a colorful, fun PowerPoint that addresses these steps along with a link to Schoolhouse Rocks cartoon video on the topic. Additionally, there is a Doodle Dat Notes Page that allows students to take notes from the PowerPoint in a "scavenger hunt" type way that includes graphics for students to color as they go!Included is a "flowchart" (both complete and blank) that delineates
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Types of Governments Simulation
This is a simulation on four types of governments, including autocracy, oligarchy, direct democracy, and representative democracy. It includes a PowerPoint to help lead a students through it the simulation, instructions, and an organizer for students to take notes on.I suggest that you use chocolate coins or candy (it represents the rights of citizens) to help facilitate the simulation.It help students understand the strengths and weaknesses of each type of government
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Human Geography Class Activities MegaBundle!
Bill to Law Simulation - Climate Change
Although Social Studies is normally taught as a standalone subject it is critical to remember that public administration is a multi-disciplinary endeavor requiring an engaged citizenry. Our government, whether it be at the federal, state, or local level is designed to respond to their constituents, and this lesson will help demonstrate this via an immersive simulation.This in mind, this lesson assigns students roles as either citizens or government officials working in the state of West Virginia
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Simulation Mega Bundle
LEGO Lab- Comparing Democracy to Communism
*** You will need LEGOs to do this activity.The PowerPoint slides provided walk students through a simulation of what it would be like living in a democracy to life under a communist regime.
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7th - 12th
Electoral College Simulation
Ever wish you could take a confusing topic like the Electoral College and make it easy to understand while also making it interactive for your kids? Well wish no longer! This simulation will allow your students to see why electors vary from state to state, why electors are important, why the Electoral College doesn't always work the way it is supposed to, all while having the students take an active part in the election as electors themselves.It's election night and America is deciding a new pre
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6th - 12th
4x4 Stating Your Opinion Activity
This activity is good to use early in the year to help students learn how to express their views.The questions are more opinion based. Later, students will learn how to use primary and secondary sources to support their claims on tougher prompts.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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