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8th grade social studies simulations $5-10
The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Silk Road Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient China unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will travel along the Silk Road, trade a variety of goods, encounter challenges along the way, and answer trivia questions.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or set-up anything to d
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation
Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History
In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de
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5th - 8th
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Nile River Simulation | Ancient Egypt Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Nile River Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Egypt unit! In this Nile River activity with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live along the Nile River, set up a farm, trade their goods, and learn about the geography of the Nile River through different scenarios!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You do
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Oregon Trail Simulation (Print and Digital)
This Oregon Trail activity simulates the obstacles faced by pioneers traveling westward. This student favorite is also a great cross-curricular activity as students have to buy supplies and manage their budget. And, it fits great into any westward expansion lesson.It includes:-47 slide Oregon Trail simulation game (PowerPoint, and Google Slide versions are included)-Oregon Trail supply price list (2 pages, also includes fillable PDF and Google Drive versions so students can type on the documents
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6th - 12th
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Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression
Bring history alive for your students! This is a one day stock market simulation that will help your students understand the major causes of the stock market crash of October 29th, 1929 while role playing and while working together! This lesson is an amazing way to start your unit on the Great Depression! This lesson provides students with a general understanding of how the stock market operates and how stock speculation works. This lesson will bring history alive for your students!This product
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II
MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation
This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob
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7th - 12th
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Budgeting Activity: Monthly Budget Project and Worksheets for Middle School
If you are looking for a no-prep, yet detailed budgeting activity, look no further! In this budgeting activity for Google Drive, students will create a monthly budget. This monthly budget project features the elements of career, housing, transportation, monthly expenses, and more! This activity was designed to help with budgeting for middle school students, and was implemented in an 8th grade Social Studies class, but it could easily be incorporated in a variety of subjects and grade levels. Thi
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6th - 9th
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Prehistory Simulation | Early Humans Survival Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Survival Simulation will be the highlight of your Prehistory or Early Humans unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will choose where they will live, the type of shelter they will build, the skills they will have, and whether they will work alone or with others. As they acquire goods, find food, or migrate, students will encounter challenges that may have been faced by early humans.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Prehistory, Stone Age, and Early Humans Activity Bundle
Panhellenic Games Simulation | Ancient Greece Olympics Activity | Greek Olympics
This no-prep, game-based Ancient Greece Olympics Simulation will be the highlight of your Ancient Greece unit! In this simulation with printable and digital options, students will "compete" in 8 popular events from the Panhellenic Games and answer trivia questions about the Greeks and Ancient Olympics!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or
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6th - 9th
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Industrial Revolution Simulation and PowerPoint: The Urban Game
Students complete a fun and historically detailed simulation of the progression of the Industrial Revolution and urbanization in England, particularly the town of Manchester. This activity especially helps visual and kinesthetic learners grasp the essential points of the Industrial Revolution. Kids have a blast during this activity and retain a huge amount of knowledge because they're playing a game!Students begin by reading a 2 page background essay on life in pre-industrial England, then fill
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7th - 12th
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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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Would You Survive The Salem Witch Trials?
NO PREP! Students will simulate what it was like to live in Salem during the time of the Witch Trials. Perfect activity to use during Halloween, after discussing the Witch Trials or Colonial America, or after teaching the Crucible! Google Compatible and includes a Slides-based worksheet for students to follow along! PLEASE NOTE: This activity is designed to do as a whole class, so it will show outcomes for all chosen decisions.If you enjoy the witch trials be sure to check out "Would You Survive
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5th - 12th
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Roman Empire Archaeological Simulation | Ancient Rome Simulation
This no-prep, game-based Roman Empire Archaeological Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient Rome unit! In this Roman Empire activity with printable and digital options, students will take on the role of archaeologists to look for artifacts in different locations from throughout the Roman Empire.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need to cut, purchase, or
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Unit Bundle | Activities, Simulation, Notes, Timeline, Test
Mohenjo Daro Simulation | Ancient India Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Mohenjo-Daro Simulation will be a highlight in your Ancient India unit! In this Mohenjo-Daro activity with printable and digital options, students will make decisions about how they wish to construct a city in the Indus Valley, with outcomes based upon what has been discovered at the ruins of Mohenjo-Daro!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient India Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test
Jamestown interactive simulation: Can you survive Jamestown Decision Making Game
"Can you survive Jamestown?" Allow your students to step back in time and experience the perilous journey of America's first settlers in a more personal and educational way with this interactive decision-making game. Your students will be tested with choices and decisions on everything from everyday life and personal finances to farming difficulties with this Jamestown game. It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well, in this simulation, they are not just lear
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5th - 8th
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13 Colonies Students Journey through the Colonies with an Engaging Simulation!
This is a Google Slides experience that guides students on a journey through the 13 Colonies. Students visit the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies and they write a narrative about the experience of two English travelers based on the prompts provided in the journey. All of the information in the journey is based on real research. Each event is based on actual information regarding the 13 Colonies, and every event has been carefully edited for clarity, comprehension, and conciseness. Stud
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment
Ancient Greece Stations Activity for Greek Culture, Mythology, Olympics, Art
In this engaging Ancient Greece culture activity, students use 10 different Greece culture stations to explore fascinating aspects of ancient Greek culture, such as Greek poetry, The Trojan War, Aesop, the Olympic games, Greek theater, Oedipus, history, art, Socrates, Aristotle, Plato, Archimedes, Eratosthenes, Aristarchus, Hipatia, architecture, and much more, At each station, students read an engaging handout that is focused on an essential aspect of Greek culture. Then, students complete th
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5th - 8th
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Roaring Twenties Simulation "Time Travel" to the 1920s
This lesson is fantastic, fun, and informative for students. Students learn about the history of the 1920s through a full class Google Slides Simulation. They pick their 1920s clothing, make friends with "Betty" and then "time travel" through the major events of the 1920s as a character living in New York City. There is a classroom presentation that can be used in person, or presented to students remotely. There are also two versions of the handout. One is for in class use and the second student
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Part 2 U.S. History Curriculum Middle School GROWING BUNDLE
National Parks Virtual Field Trip with Reading Passages, Explore 5 US Parks
Take a virtual road trip to learn about the top 5 most visited National Parks in the United States! Students will use multiple print and digital sources to draw information to answer questions about the National Parks. A reading passage is included for each of the five U.S. National Parks your students will visit. A printable and Google Slides version are included in this file. Students will learn about the following:Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGrand Canyon National ParkZion National Park
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5th - 8th
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Oregon Trail Westward Expansion Interactive Simulation: Decision Making Game
Make history comes alive with this interactive Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion survival simulation! With 15 rounds and over 100 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios, your students will live through the adventure of emigrants traveling on the Oregon Trail right at their fingertips! It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning history, but doing it! With no preparation needed, this will be th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail
Donner Party and Westward Expansion CSI Inquiry Activity Investigation
Donner Party: A CSI Investigation! What Happened To The Donner Party? Google 1:1 Compatible!The Donner Party CSI Investigation is included as part of two bundles, located here:CSI American History Bundle! Lost Colony, Salem, Donner Party, Lincoln!Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Unit!Buy a Bundle and save a Bundle!----The Donner Party CSI investigation is a great resource to teach students the history of the Donner Party, their role in Westward Expansion, and the challenges faced by emigr
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: CSI US American History Inquiry Bundle | 10 Amazing Inquiry Activities
Economics and History: Communism vs. Capitalism, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game!
This highly interactive game gives students a hands-on, experiential understanding of the differences in between communism and capitalism. Students will learn more about the key components of communism, capitalism, and socialism.
Out of all of the activities that I do in my class, students probably have the most fun playing this game.
There is a reflection that follows the game, as well as a sheet that the students can fill out. After they have filled it out, allow for a discussion on the imp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hunter Gatherer Building Shelter and Gathering Food Simulation Activity
This exciting simulation activity provides students the opportunity to pretend that they are a hunter-gather! With limited resources they must build a successful shelter. Then they must go on five hunting trips for food. They might find berries, nuts, a gazelle, a mammoth, or they may get the “injured” card while hunting. This extremely engaging lesson is sure to engage students into the lifestyle of being a hunter-gatherer and students will love the activity. This lesson comes with a Direc
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5th - 8th
Ellis Island and Immigration activities: Simulation Game on American history
Make history comes alive with this interactive Ellis Island Simulation and immigration survival game! With 15 rounds, 4 trivia questions, and over 90 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios, your students will live through the adventure of immigration right at their fingertips! It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning history but doing it! With no preparation needed and 100% editable option, t
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5th - 8th
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