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Higher education government simulations
Forms of Government Simulation
In this simulation the entire class will be able to experience every form of government. I usually open the Forms of Government unit with this simulation and my students LOVE IT! They talk about it for years. This purchase will include: -Detailed teacher instructions and explanations of every form of government.- Printer Friendly Student Simulation Chart-Answer KeyForms of Government Covered: -Anarchy-Autocracy/ Dictatorship-Absolute Monarchy-Constitutional Monarchy-Oligarchy-Representative Dem
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
This bundle includes a variety of slide decks, simulations, activities, and games designed to provide the scaffolding that connects major ideas for a semester of U.S. Government.It includes Google Slide presentations, which include over 1000 slides, on:Purpose of Government, Public and Political ProcessForms of GovernmentThe Three BranchesCivic ParticipationRights and ResponsibilitiesFederalists and AntifederalistsPolitical Parties, Interest Groups, and ValuesAmerican Elections ExplainedGerryman
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Engaging Sociology Simulation! (Activity, worksheets, directions, suggestions)
I believe this to be the best lesson I have ever created! I hope you enjoy it, too.It includes a slideshow to guide students through the 4 day simulation, 4 worksheets (1:1/Google compatible), a teacher instruction guide, and a printable map of the hypothetical island.The simulation asks students, divided into life rafts, to crash land on an island and attempt to start a society from scratch. Who will govern? What will the rules be? How are they enforced? Who enforces them? How will students res
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Psychology Full Course Bundle- Everything you need for an engaging year!
Stamp Act Activity
This simulation is awesome. Teach kids about the benefit of uniting together for a common cause "peacefully." Teach them about ways of standing up for their rights. This activity will enhance their learning experience outside of the classroom. Your students will learn that there is strength when they are united, they are going to learn correct ways of protesting (Petitions, Peaceful Protests, Etc.). They are going to value one another's opinion. See what they can come up with. Collaborate
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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The Bill of Rights Booklet Project (Google Comp.)
The Bill of Rights Booklet Project Is your class learning about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights?In the Bill of Rights Booklet Project, students are tasked with working for the department of immigration and are tasked with creating a handbook for all new citizens of the United States. The handbook will serve as a guide for the citizens to understand and interpret their rights as American citizens. This booklet is a great way for students to fully comprehend the first ten amendments and un
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Zombie Government! (An engaging government simulation on the role of government)
Every year, I end my government course with a simulation, and this year's has been a huge hit! Inspired by HBO's "The Last of Us", this simulation puts students in charge of a QZ in peril. What will happen? Anything is on the table! Rebellion, contagion, food shortages, traitors in government, deal brokering, corruption, and more! This product places students in a challenging collaborative environment where they can explore the purpose of government and the challenges to governing-- all while ke
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
Mock Congress Project Activity - Legislative Branch (Google Comp.)
Legislative Branch Mock Congress Project The mock congress project is a great way for students to understand the inner workings of the legislative branch and the process of how a bill becomes a law. This project can take anywhere from 5 – 11 days depending on how in-depth your class may want to take the project and how long your class periods are. Students are assigned to groups as legislators, placed in committees, and responsible for drafting a bill and attempting to create a law. Students wil
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Legislative Branch / Congress Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
Engaging Congressional Simulation (A fun, interactive way to teach Congress!)
Teaching congress? Ditch the textbook and help students enter the engaging world of the congressional simulation! This lesson serves as a great touch point to explain concepts like deal-making, political strategy, party politics, and party whips. This item includes teacher directions, a guiding slideshow, and a spreadsheet outlining the "point values" for each Senator (student).In this activity, each student serves as a Senator of a state. Then, based on the preferences of their voters, they att
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
Presidential Elections Simulation
This is a fun project! I even make it a competition to see who can get elected by their class (sometimes I give the winners prizes, which gets the students even more pumped up to work hard!). The Mock Presidential Elections are meant to split students up into campaign groups, giving each student a specific responsibility that basically entails preparing their candidates for an exciting campaign. The handout includes the following: 1. A simulation overview, including what each person's role entai
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Amendment Process Game
Help your students learn the Amendment Process using this fun simulation! In this activity, students will work with in collaborative groups to review and pass propositions for their state constituents. The group that gets the closest to their initial goals wins the game. Students will first watch a brief video explaining the amendment process, then they will begin the game to get first hand experience in how the amendment process works. Working in collaborative groups, students will get to know
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Unions Simulation (An engaging way to teach Industrialization and Urbanization)
Unions Simulation!Includes guided slides, warm up, goal statement, agenda, mini-lecture slides, in-class simulation materials and directions, and post-activity exit ticket assignment.In my experience students have really enjoyed simulating the tense relationships that existed between union leaders and company leaders in American history. This activity is a great, and fun, way to hit key aspects of Industrialization and Urbanization.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Amendments Bracket Activities for AP/Honors/Civics/US History (Editable)
In this tournament activity students use their knowledge of all 27 amendments and their critical thinking to determine which amendment is "most significant". Students will debate and decide which of two amendments "wins" and in doing so, will help transfer these amendments (and other topics like liberty vs social order & civil rights & civil liberties) to their long-term memory.This activity is great for reviewing for the AP Exam, it can be taught as a complete lesson, and it's perfect f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Jellybean Feudalism Simulation / Role-play
BEST-SELLER! 45 copies sold as of February 23, 2024!Use this fun, hands-on, and engaging activity to introduce your students to the concept of feudalism!Includes:Comprehensive set of step-by-step instructions to guide you and your class through the simulation from start to finishRole-cardsPost-simulation quiz & discussion questions (with key)If you find / found this resource to be useful, a quick review / rating is always greatly appreciated! TPT also offers store credit to users who leave
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Bureaucracy Stations Activity - Executive Branch (Google Comp.)
The Bureaucracy Stations ActivityDuring the Bureaucracy Stations Activity, students will rotate in small groups around a room to gather information from the attached pages and websites to fill out the questions in their “Bureaucracy Stations Activity” worksheet. Stations include video links, graphs, political cartoons, image analysis, and close reading activities. This hands-on and interactive lesson allows for student movement around the classroom while engaging in learning about government. Th
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Executive Branch Unit Plan (Google Compatible)
A New Nation - All-Inclusive Unit Bundle
This all-inclusive bundle is the perfect resource for your New Nation Unit. In this unit, students will learn how America's early leaders created the documents and policies that still guide American politics and foreign policies. This unit includes engaging simulations, class debates, group projects, primary and secondary source analysis, competitive games, and written assessments with rubrics.A New Nation - Unit Bundle includes:- A New Nation - Unit Plan, Student Handout, President Introduction
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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US Presidential Election and Campaign Simulation Game
This is a simulation/game of a US Presidential general election designed to supplement high school and entry level university courses on US government and civics.
Students form teams (parties, and there can be more than two) and are tasked with organizing and running a full blown national political campaign.
Students first develop a party and platform, then they must spend a limited budget of campaign funds in order to secure "support points" in different states and gain their electoral votes.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Full Mock Congress Curriculum + Discount Code for Article 1 App
This is a full curriculum for running a Mock Congress in your classroom, complete with resources for differentiation. Great for grades 5-12. For use with the Article 1 platform.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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*Roman Republic Simulation*
The Roman Republic Simulation is an immersive way for students to learn about the structure of Roman government during the Republic phase, discover the nuances of the Roman social classes, and participate in an election to nominate and vote for Representatives from their peers to make decisions for the class during the simulation. The elected representatives will lead the class in making decisions regarding both domestic and foreign issues during the various rounds of the simulation. At the en
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
US Government BUNDLE: 3 Branches Projects | Over 20% discount!!!
3 projects included: one for each branch of government (Legislative, Executive and Judicial)! And the best part is, they are all NO PREP REQUIRED!!! Simply print (or assign online) and go!LegislativeA fun and educational simulation activity for a US Government Legislative Branch unit! Here, students will understand how a bill becomes a law by immersing themselves in the legislative process! In groups, students will create a bill based on a societal need, then pitch it to their classmates (Congre
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Foreign Policy Unit & Simulation (Slides, simulation sheets, worksheets+)
It may not be our daily focus, but a whole lot more living happens outside of our country than inside of it. This unit looks at the interconnectedness of the world and all the tools that a country has at their disposal to influence world events. Then, it puts students into a brief simulation that is inspired by the build up to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict that began in 2022. Overall, this unit contains:A class slide deck on foreign policyEmbedded videos on foreign policySimulation instructions
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle
American Political Culture
American Political Culture
Almost all Americans in spite of a diversity of races, classes, religions, ethnicities, or occupations hold to a common set of core values and beliefs. This course/unit explores six core beliefs of American political culture. Most of these core beliefs and values are unique to the American culture. In spite of these common beliefs, many Americans act in ways that are opposite to these values and assumptions.
These beliefs are:
• Individualism
• Free enterprise and
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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President Jefferson's Embargo Act Simulation
In this FUN and engaging activity, students simulate President Jefferson’s Embargo Act to better understand the effects of the act on the American economy. In this simulation, students are split into 4 groups: Great Britain and France, Ships, Producers, and Citizens. Each group is given a specific shopping list of items they need to sell or purchase from the other groups. Their goal is to purchase all of the items on their shopping list, or as much as you can at least. The group who gets the clo
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: A New Nation - All-Inclusive Unit Bundle
A Bug's Life AP Microeconomics Film Analysis
Product Description: A Bug's Life Microeconomics Movie GuideAre you searching for an engaging and educational way to teach microeconomic concepts to your students? Look no further than our meticulously crafted A Bug's Life Microeconomics Movie Guide!This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students' attention while reinforcing key AP Microeconomics principles through the lens of the beloved animated film A Bug's Life. With 20 thought-provoking short-answer questions, this guide promp
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Create Your Own Utopia (Using Sir Thomas More's Utopia)
This document outlines Sir Thomas More's Utopia and asks students to create their own version of the perfect society. Ss love this project!--it's creative and literary and Ss can present their projects after they're finished!
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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