8th grade Halloween social studies simulations

Grades:

5th - 8th

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The Silk Road Simulation Game | Ancient China Simulation Activity

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Ancient History, Social Studies - History, World History

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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Grades:

6th - 9th

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CCSS:

RH.6-8.7

Also included in: Ancient China Activities Bundle | Geography Activity, Debate, Simulation

American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

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This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

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This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I

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5th - 8th

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Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

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This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Ancient History, Government, World History

Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History

Created by

History with Mr E

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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Grades:

5th - 8th

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CCSS:

...

Also included in: CSI World History Inquiry Bundle | 9 Amazing Inquiry Activities Ancient History

Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

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This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

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This Westward Expansion unit covers the causes, events, and effects of American Westward Expansion.I’ve made these Westward activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This history unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Manifest Destiny, the Indian Removal Act, the expansion of slavery, the Mexican-American War, the California gold rush, and more. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Westwawrd less

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Nile River Simulation | Ancient Egypt Simulation Activity

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Ancient History, Social Studies - History, World History

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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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Notes, Timeline, Test

Oregon Trail Simulation (Print and Digital)

Created by

History Gal

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

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Economics , Social Studies - History, U.S. History

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

, RH.9-10.4

Also included in: Western Expansion of United States Bundle (Texas,Gold Rush,Mexican American War)

Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression

Created by

Will Pulgarin

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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Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

Also included in: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II

US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

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This U.S. Constitution unit covers how the Constitution was created and how the US government works. Your students will love the simulation where they are delegates at a Constitutional Convention who debate and vote on issues like presidential terms and representation in Congress. I’ve made these US Constitution activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like t

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Criminal Justice - Law, Halloween, Writing

Insanity Plea -- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

Created by

Arik Durfee

This is a fun activity to help students analyze a classic short story and practice using logical evidence and reason in persuasive writing and speech. NOTICE that this "Insanity Plea" activity is included in the Psychotic Short Stories unit, so don't purchase both as you'd be paying twice for the same thing! One of the most fascinating aspects of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," is the fact that the narrator insists so adamantly that he is NOT insane while explaini

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Interactive Learning Hub by Sarah Austin

MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation

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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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Criminal Justice - Law, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Simulations

Game of Life- budget simulation

Created by

Sarah's Science and More Store

In just one class period, your students will not only understand the importance of creating and sticking to a budget, but also practice creating one!- Students are randomly given a "career card" with correlating annual salary and average student loan debt, if applicable. - They will then use a chart to determine how much of their salary will be taken out in the form of federal tax withholding, state tax withholding, social security, and medicare. - They'll then be given a set of choice cards (

Subjects:

Economics , Life Skills, Math

Grades:

4th - 10th

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Budgeting Activity: Monthly Budget Project and Worksheets for Middle School

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Career and Technical Education, Economics , Social Studies - History

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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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Projects, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

MP1

, MP4

Also included in: Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Unit Bundle | Activities and Projects

Prehistory Simulation | Early Humans Survival Simulation Activity

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Ancient History, Social Studies - History, World History

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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Grades:

6th - 9th

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Also included in: Prehistory, Stone Age, and Early Humans Activity Bundle

Ancient Greece Government Simulation Activity | Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy

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Ancient History, Government, World History

This Ancient Greece Government Google Slideshow and Simulation will help your students understand monarchy, oligarchy, tyranny, and democracy in an interactive and meaningful way! No-prep required with this resource...simply present the slideshow to your students and give them either a printed or digital copy of the included graphic organizer. The slideshow guides you and your students through each type of government, one at a time. There are at least five slides included for each of the four ty

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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

Also included in: Ancient Greece Activities Bundle | Greece Map, Activity, Project, and Simulation

Oregon Trail: Simulation Game

Created by

VintageValdez

Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Games, Simulations, Lesson

Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark

Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit

Created by

Off the Page

Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, English Language Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Research, Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

SL.6.1b

, SL.6.1c

, SL.6.3

, SL.6.4

Industrial Revolution Simulation and PowerPoint: The Urban Game

Created by

Living History

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

Subjects:

European History, Social Studies - History, World History

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Panhellenic Games Simulation | Ancient Greece Olympics Activity | Greek Olympics

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Ancient History, Social Studies - History, World History

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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Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Also included in: Ancient Greece Unit Bundle | Activities, Projects, Map, Notes, Timeline, Test

Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law

Created by

Mister Harms

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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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1d

, W.7.2a

, W.7.2b

, W.7.2d

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Also included in: Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle

Middle Passage Transatlantic Slave Trade Primary Source Investigation

Created by

History with Mr E

In this resource on the Middle Passage and Atlantic Slave Trade, students are led through a plethora of primary documents that plunge them right into the realities suffered by enslaved Africans on the Middle Passage. Students examine primary source evidence, analyze pictures and maps, and detail three different accounts from those involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroo

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types: