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Free 6th grade social studies simulations
Reader's Theater: 13 Colonies-Life in a New England Colony!
Bring key characteristics of the 13 colonies to life with this FREEBIE Reader’s Theater script featuring the New England Colonies! This is part of a leveled set of 3 reader’s theater featuring the New England, Middle, and Southern colonial way of life plus additional comparison activities! This freebie script contains 6 parts, making it a perfect activity for centers or leveled guided reading groups! This activity helps integrate Social Studies history content with Language Arts common core s
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3rd - 6th
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Bank Account: The Checkbook Project class economy financial literacy
The Checkbook Project pumps life into a classroom the way the Paycheck Protection Program pumped cash into Corporate America. It improves test scores, inspires the entrepreneurial spirit, and even turns your most-challenging students into pussycats. We know, almost no one writes checks anymore, but The Checkbook Project isn’t about checks or paper money. It’s about creating an economic infrastructure in your classroom. It teaches financial literacy and real-world math skills while serving as an
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4th - 8th
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Life on Minimum Wage - Personal Finance Game for Students
The purpose of Life on Minimum Wage is for students to recognize how difficult it is to save money when your only job(s) pay minimum wage without benefits. To win at Life on Minimum Wage the students have to reach five financial goals that they select. To earn money the students have to complete the tasks of their assigned jobs. The students then have to pay required bills before using money for their selected financial goals. As the game progresses students will be issued "surprise" cards which
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5th - 10th
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Industrialization Activity (FUN, Interactive, Creative) Urban Game
Very fun Industrialization activity. This is one of my favorite activities. It is always a huge hit with students and makes a strong impact on their comprehension of Industrialization.Students create a map of a town one step at a time. They witness how the changes of the Industrial Revolution effect their town. They see how the growth, the pollution, disease, crime, and more slowly destroy their peaceful village. Surprise twist ending for the kids is exciting. I spend two class days on thi
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4th - 12th
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Free Virtual Field Trip Activity to the Eiffel Tower (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower! Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the history and significance of the Eiffel Tower from various perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of France:: Paris on the Map:: City of Lights (and common misconception):: Eiffel Tower & height comparisons:: Gustave Eiffel & His team of engineers:: 1889 Universal Exposition::
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5th - 7th
Greek Colonies Simulation - Ancient Greece Activity
Are you struggling to engage and excite your students for your Ancient Greece Unit? Then use this free no prep simulation & let students role play the founding of three historical Greek colonies across the Mediterranean.World History Rawks specializes in creating engaging activities that provide flexibility to busy teachers, so they can be their best! Students will learn about push/ pull factors that motivated Greeks to establish colonies through lecture and roll play. They will make decisio
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Ancient & World History Simulations - 6 - 7th Grade Middle School BUNDLE
Lewis and Clark Expedition FREE: Interactive decision making Simulation/game
Make history comes alive with this free demo of interactive simulation on Lewis and Clark's epic Corps of Discovery expedition! Full version includes 16 rounds and 85 slides comprised of realistic scenarios, reading comprehension activities, dice rolling options, a decipher activity, and more - your students will live through the adventure of Lewis and Clark's famous expedition right at their fingertips! With no preparation needed, this will be highlight of your chapter as your students learn ab
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail
Financial Literacy: Understanding the Stock Market - 3 Activities! - Grades 3-5
3 activities that help students understand the stock market! No prior knowledge needed!
The stock market is very complex, but is an essential life skill. This file contains 1 introductory page that briefly defines a stock market and 3 introductory activities. The activities are watered-down simulations of buying and selling stock. The activities introduce students to stock price changes, profit, stock brokers, and commission. The activities are very student-friendly and engaging and are me
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3rd - 6th
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Don't Eat the Cookie! Inquiry Archaeology Lab
This lesson is a great hands on introduction to archaeology, and can be integrated into a variety of different Social Studies and Science units. Teach your students to think like an archaeologist by participating in sketching dig sites, and artifacts, excavating artifacts, evaluating the effects of excavation on a dig site, and the effectiveness of tools used in the excavation. What’s included in this resource: Teacher lesson planRelated vocabulary and definitionsInteractive lab worksheetLab as
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3rd - 6th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Activities
This bundle package includes 3 different methods of teaching about how a Bill Becomes a Law. There are graphic organizers, a booklet outlining the steps, and a simulation that has the class try to get a law passed through Congress (their class).
If you like this bundle, be sure to check out The Three Branches of Government: A Unit Plan.
You can find “Full Unit’s” for World History, US History, Economics, and Government at my store.
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6th - 12th
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Jamestown Archaeology Investigation--Constructivist
Students become archaeologists in Jamestown in this constructivist investigation! What are these old artifacts and what do they reveal to us about the people and the settlement? How does archaeology help us to better understand history? Tune in to find out with this perfect hook to your Jamestown unit. Kid-approved! Want more Jamestown activities? Check out our interactive reading for information here.Compare the decisions by the settlers of Jamestown with the more successful Plymouth Colo
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3rd - 7th
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Vietnam War Tap Code Activity / Bellringer
Students learn how to communicate in code in the same way that U.S. prisoners of war did during the Vietnam War. The Tap Code is easy to learn and the presentation includes a slide of student handout cheatsheets with the code and basic instructions. The presentation also includes 3 short audio messages using the tap code for students to decipher.
This is a fun activity that can be used in conjunction with a Vietnam War unit or just in general (who doesn't like learning secret codes?) It ta
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6th - 12th
Columbian Exchange Interactive Lesson
Get your students out of their seats and interacting with each other. Great lesson to show how diseases and goods were shared. Includes: teacher instructions, student insructions and student worksheets.
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4th - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Game Interactive Simulation: FREE DEMO Life in Ancient Egypt Game
Take your students on a trip back in time to ancient Egypt with this highly engaging interactive simulation. Let your students immerse themselves in 78 vibrant slides and 12 rounds full of realistic scenarios from life in this intriguing era. With absolutely no prep required, you can be sure this will be the highlight of your ancient Egypt chapter! ---THIS IS A DEMO OF THE FULL GAME. THIS SIMULATION INCLUDES A READING AND 2 DIFFERENT ROUNDS. ---WHATS'S INCLUDED IN THE FULL ANCIENT EGYPT INTERA
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5th - 8th
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Financial Literacy: Understanding the Stock Market - 3 Activities! - Grades 6-Up
3 activities that help students understand the stock market! No prior knowledge needed!
The stock market is very complex, but is an essential life skill. This file contains 1 introductory page that briefly defines a stock market and 3 introductory activities. The activities are watered-down simulations of buying and selling stock. The activities introduce students to stock price changes, profit, stock brokers, and commission. The activities are very student-friendly and engaging and are meant t
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6th - 9th
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Agricultural Revolution Simulation
This simulation shows students the process that early humans collectively went though when engaging in the Agricultural Revolution--that is, the change that occurred about 12,000 years ago when humans transitioned from nomadic hunting and gathering into a settled farming lifestyle. The simulation doubles as an opportunity to introduce vocabulary about the Birth of Civilization, and experience the struggles of hunting and gathering. It will emphasize the importance of surplus food production th
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4th - 10th
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WWI Trench Warfare Activity
WWI Trench Warfare Activity
Students will problem solve and feel what it must have been like as a commander on the Western Front attempting to brake the stalemate. The Trench Warfare Simulation is designed to allow students to feel the frustration and futility of warfare on the Western Front. The Trench Warfare Simulation consists of Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
Trench Warfare Activity Explanation
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5th - 12th
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World War 2 Simulation, Battle of Iwo Jima Activity
World War 2 simulation activity: Battle of Iwo JimaHistory can be difficult for students to understand and experience. Simulations help students put themselves in the past, learning about history in an authentically engaging way. Students love simulations because they don't know what the final outcome will be. It's an exciting learning experience!This FREE minimal prep simulation puts students in the role of a soldier who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War 2. This resource is alig
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6th - 10th
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***Free*** Canadian Geography Digital Escape
This is an excellent, engaging activity to review geographic concepts related to Canada! Ted is your friend, and he has invited you on a trip! He's a bit of a trickster, so instead of letting you know where he is, he left clues for you to solve. Crack the clues, and join him somewhere in Canada for an epic adventure! This zero prep activity is excellent for reviewing geographic concepts at the beginning of the year or leaving for an occasional teacher on a day you can't make it in. The self-cor
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6th - 9th
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Persian Wars Choose Your Destiny
This google slide activity allows students to make their own decisions. How should you fight against the Persians? Choose correctly and you will save Athens. Choose incorrectly and Athens will be conquered.
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4th - 10th
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STEM - Stamp Act
STEM lesson about the Stamp Act and the Sons of Liberty.
Students learn lessons for today and skills for tomorrow as they collaborate to solve historical problems! In this Mind Missions lesson, students will learn about the Sons of Liberty and their resistance to British policies. Then, they will collaborate to solve a problem that faced the revolutionary leaders!
This lesson is part of our U.S. History - Revolutionary America series.
Mind Missions are team-based, creative problem solving ac
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3rd - 6th
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Lewis and Clark Expedition Journal Outline
Student journal to document his or her discoveries as Lewis and Clark did on their journey west. Copy multiple for each student to allow them to explore more than one thing.
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3rd - 6th
Bill of Rights Challenge
Students take on the role of a legal team with 10 modern-day scenarios. Their task? Determine how the Bill of Rights protects the rights of Americans.
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6th - 12th
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Classroom Management - Money, Economy, Cash, Currency - Classroom Currency ONES
*Note: You will be taken to our site, ClassCrown.com, for full download of this product.*If you're looking for a fun and effective way to manage your students while teaching them about economies and markets then look no further. This fun, space themed classroom currency is a perfect starting point to establish your classroom economy. Includes:• One marked classroom currency sheet (single currency denomination)Features:• High Quality PDF format• Currency page in black and white so you can print o
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1st - 10th
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