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High school social studies simulations on sale
Three Branches of Government Simulation-united states american checks balances
45 minute simulation, expandable to much longer if desiredGreat for final review of the U.S. Constitution. Students have been hearing about it and examining charts about the government... now they get to "be" the three branches. They pass, sign, veto, and review just like the real government is supposed to do.Students love the kinesthetic and social aspects of bringing government to life!Balance of power, legislature, executive, judiciary, legislative, checks and balances, congress, house of re
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6th - 12th
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Israeli Palestinian Conflict 2023 to 2024 War BUNDLE
12 Resources about the 2023-24 War between Israel and Hamas, which is directly impacting the people of Gaza and Israel. This crucial unit will educate your students as global citizens, keeping them up to date on some of the most pressing issues of our time. Resources Included:Israel Palestine 2023-24 Current War Slideshow Lesson UPDATEDIsraeli-Palestinian Conflict Timeline ActivityPalestinian and Israeli Conflict Competing Perspectives News AnalysisHamas in the Gaza Strip SlideshowAnalyze 4 Vide
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6th - 12th
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Hands on Project: Archeological Dig - Pretend your Indiana Jones!!!!
This is one of my favorite lessons of all time!!!This interactive lesson lets kids act like a real life archeologist to discover the remains of the first civilization. Through research and hands on learning they will discover the building blocks of civilization and what allowed humans to start to civilize. An anticipatory worksheet is there to start to go over different parts of social studies where you will focus on archeology. Next there is a reading on one of the earliest humans found by arch
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2nd - 9th
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NEW! Geography Understanding and Reading Graphs & Charts Carousel Activity
UNDERSTANDING & READING GRAPHS & CHARTS IN GEOGRAPHYINTRODUCTION ACTIVITYThis lesson is an introductory lesson to (1) prepare students and a climate students with the different types of graphs and charts, (2) to understand the difference between a graph and a chart, (3) begin learning to decipher the data each represents and (4) how each represents the data.OBJECTIVE: o The learner will understand the difference between a graph and a chart and will be able to identify each. o The le
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6th - 12th
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Partitioning Israel and Palestine Activity Simulation PLUS Spanish Version
Students will use resources to make decisions on how to divide the land of Israel and Palestine fairly. This is a great capstone activity to a unit or group of lessons on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It puts students in the roles of people who have tried to solve the issue throughout the decades (centuries!)Spanish version included.Interested in teaching more about what is happening right now (October 2023) in Israel and Palestine? Checkout this bundle on all the resources you need to teach
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Israel and Palestine Conflict Activities and Lesson Bundle of Nine
Israeli Palestinian War of 2023 History Lesson and Simulation Bundle UPDATED
Trying to keep up with the news? Immerse your classroom in the complexities of the Israeli Palestinian conflict with this comprehensive history lesson and simulation bundle. This resource includes a dynamic 24-slide presentation to explore the events leading to the 2023 war and current events as they unfold. Next is a thought-provoking simulation where students actively participate in deciding a fair division of land between Israel and Palestine.Key Features:Comprehensive History Lesson: Dive de
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7th - 12th
Israel Iran Conflict 2024, an Interactive Classroom Simulation
Explore international relations and conflict resolution in this 2024 Iran and Israel Conflict Simulation. Designed for high school history and social studies classes, this interactive simulation guides students through the complexities of geopolitical strategies, diplomacy, and the impact of global conflicts.What's Included:One-Page Reading: Learn about the background of the conflict with a straightforward overview of the issue. Also included is a chart that compares the two countries in terms o
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9th - 12th
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Urbanization Simulation Activity
This Urban Growth Simulation is designed to help students grasp the complexities of urban planning and balancing Development, Sustainability, and Preservation. For this simulation, students will be divided into groups and navigate through various historical periods, making strategic decisions about their city's development, sustainability efforts, and preservation of historical sites. Points are awarded based on these decisions, and the outcome of each city will depend on the balance (or imbalan
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6th - 12th
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Create Your Own Civilization Activity Bundle Plus Spanish Versions
Self-paced guide for students to build their own civilization. This works well individually and with groups. From the kinds of food they will grow and the laws they will enforce, to people's occupations and the social hierarchy, this lesson asks students to think deeply about the elements involved in a civilization. Other topics explored include: language, climate, defense, economy, and religion. Finally, there are artistic elements, where students draw a picture of their flag, an important piec
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6th - 12th
Create Your Own Civilization Activity in English and Spanish
Students follow this self-paced guide to build their own civilization. This works well individually and with groups. From the kinds of food they will grow and the laws they will enforce, to people's jobs and social hierarchy, this lesson asks students to think deeply about the elements involved in a civilization. There are also artistic elements, where students draw a picture of their flag, an important piece of art, and a map of their civilization.5-pages of thought provoking questions and grap
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Create Your Own Civilization Activity Bundle Plus Spanish Versions
Distribution Simulation Interactive Student Centered Lesson Plan
My all time favorite lesson. This was used for my marketing class but I also used it in my Economics class. Basically it introduces the idea of distribution (how things get from point A to point B). The students job is to get EGGMAN from point A to point B without damaging him.Includes the Lesson plan with the standards, essential questions, aim question and activity directions and 2 current event articles that relate and get kids very involved. Kids love this lesson and talk about it all the ti
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7th - 12th
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Ancient Egypt Simulation About Flooding, Crops, and Taxes
Engage your students in an immersive and educational experience with the "Nile River Simulation - Agricultural Challenge!" This hands-on activity not only introduces the fascinating concept of the Nilometer but also provides a dynamic way for students to explore agricultural outcomes, taxation, and strategic decision-making in Bronze Age Ancient Egypt.What's Included:Clear and detailed instructions for the simulation.Material list, including suggestions for representing crops.Examples of simulat
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7th - 12th
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American Revolution - Choose Your Experience style video game
This handout presents the essential questions from the FREE For Crown or Colony video game, on the Mission US website:What is Mission US?(It is basically a "choose your experience" video game where the story path changes depending on the choices you make as you play! Students love it, and become immersed.)Developed for use in middle and high school classrooms, Mission US engages students in the study of transformational moments in American history. Each mission consists of an interactive game,
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7th - 12th
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Create Your Own Civilization Activity Part II PLUS SPANISH VERSION
Students follow this self-paced guide to build their own civilization, part II. This works well individually and with groups. From the language, climate, and defense, to their economy and religion, this lesson asks students to think deeply about the elements involved in a civilization. The packet ends asking students to write a short story about someone living in their civilization. You can choose which pieces you would like to include in a packet personalized to your classroom, or use it as is.
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Create Your Own Civilization Activity Bundle Plus Spanish Versions
YOU are the Executive - branch,president,constitution,sign,veto,bills,handout
You get to be the executive and consider several bills from a "Balanced Budget Amendment" to "Legalizing Street Racing!"
Record the positives and negatives about each bill. Sign or veto the bill, and then explain your reasons.
This activity is greatly enjoyed by students and stirs active discussion. They get to "do" government instead of just talking about it and remember more. It is great for discussions with each other and as a class.
Chief executive united states american Commander i
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6th - 12th
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CHV2O: Government Spending in Canada Simulation
This role-playing simulation allows students to explore the responsibilities of the three levels of government in Canada.Students will also explore how fiscal decisions are made and experience the difficulties in trying to maintain a "balanced budget".As a class, students will experience the frustration as lobbying groups either achieve or don't achieve their goals. In some scenarios, students will learn about the need for cautious spending in government as funds are finite and loans come with a
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8th - 11th, Staff
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Simulation — Hosting the 2030 World Cup
Essential Questions:Was Qatar the Right Location for the World Cup? Considering things like human rights, who should host the 2030 World Cup?This lesson pack can either be used as individual lessons (5+) OR you can just do the simulation if time is an issue. Simulation Overview:This lesson was inspired by my students’ interest in sports, as well as the importance of knowing about global issues of human rights. The FIFA World Cup is one of the most significant world-wide sports events, bringing t
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6th - 12th
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Asia Geography — Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year & its Influences on Asia
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, is an annual 15-day Chinese festival that begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20. It is an important part of Asian history and is considered the most important celebration for families and includes a week of official public holidays. The history of the Chinese New Year festival can be traced back to about 3,500 years ago. Have your geography students explore the Chinese zodiac and learn about how
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Mock Election Simulation - with Voter Research and Evaluation - forms guides
Includes:Issues Laws Propositions - Voter Research and Evaluation FormCandidates (People) - Election Research and Evaluation FormResearch Ideas and Websites for Candidates and IssuesBallot - for practice election simulationTeaching students about voting?Should every person vote? … OR should only those who have researched issues and candidates vote?Can a low information voter do more harm than good? How does one cut through media bias, propaganda, campaigns, advertisements, and words?What matters
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6th - 12th
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China's Shang Versus Zhou Dynasty Debate Activity
The class will debate which dynasty, the Shang or the Zhou, made the most significant achievements to Chinese history and the world today.Explore the Yellow River Valley Bronze Age Civilization with your students!
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7th - 12th
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Technology Ideas for American History - websites, games, token economies, MORE
Digital Engagement and Interactive IDEAS (not detailed plans) and Resources Including Ideas For:AppsWebsitesVideo games“Choose your own adventure” type story gamesReal-time InterventionMultimedia projectsImmerse - players in rich, historical settings and empower to make choices Learning ObjectivesGet students to care about history.Make any video your lesson: crop, explain it with your own voice and embed quizzesVirtual toursAutomated essay scoring and feedback.Audio readings/discussions Create,
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7th - 12th
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United Nations Human Rights Values Sort
Students will work with a partner to sort 12 of the UN Human Rights in order of what they think is most important. They will then justify their answers on a short worksheet.
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6th - 12th
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