Middle school Halloween basic operations simulations

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

Created by

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

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Dog Sled Race Project Based Learning

Created by

Dr Jans Math and Science Lab

This engaging project allows students to use a variety of math and language skills in a relevant simulation. They will plan, prepare, and race in a Dog Sled Race. Here's a list of the different activities included in this project:Activity 1: Your Team: Students create their dog team. They draw pictures of each of their 6 dogs and name them. They also develop a team logo.Activity 2: Sled Dog Care: Students read a passage describing the needs of their sled dogs. They follow up by answering

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Creative Writing, Measurement

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Project Based Learning Bundle

Would You Survive The Salem Witch Trials?

Created by

Wilson Workshop

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

Subjects:

Halloween, Other (Specialty), Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Halloween Escape Room - Digital & ELA Skill-Based!

Created by

Smiling in Sixth

This Halloween digital escape room is a fun way for kids to practice some key English Language Arts skills while be a completely no prep activity for you! This fun digital escape room is completed on Google Forms. Students will be a part of a group of friend’s adventure that begins when they accept a dare to go into a haunted house on Halloween night. The friends get trapped in the house by the mansion’s ghost and must solve 12 clues and complete 12 ELA skill-based challenges to move on to the n

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Games, Simulations

Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students, s

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Scripts, Simulations

Ancient Egyptian Mummy Reenactment Activity

Created by

Art with Lockheart

Teach students about ancient Egyptian mummification with this fun and interactive reenactment activity. Students will role-play while they learn how to “mummify” one of their classmates, who will play the part of the deceased pharaoh. The rest of the class will pretend to be embalmers, priests, priestesses, and other people involved in the mummification process. The students will select their roles by picking cards that illustrate different burial goods and items used in the mummification proc

Subjects:

Ancient History, Art History, Halloween

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Simulations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.L.6

Edgar Allan Poe Activity CSI Mystery of Literary History Analysis

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Explore Edgar Allan Poe's greatest mystery: his own death! Your students will explore primary sources, non-fiction text, and leading theories about Poe's early death with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on Edgar Allan Poe's life and literary accomplishments, and the events and circumstances leading up to his death. Leading theories about Poe's death are provided. St

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

, W.8.1e

...

Stock Market Crash Simulation Activity│1929 │Great Depression │PowerPoint Game

Created by

H and Em Resources

This interactive PowerPoint activity will review the climate of the 1920's and introduce the basic of trading on the stock market to your 5th graders.Students will work together in "investment teams" and trade on the stock market with their starting $1,000. The game winds its way through the 1920s, eventually crashing on Black Tuesday. I highly recommend using this as an activity to introduce the stock market crash. The first time I tried this activity, I had already taught about Black Tuesda

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Simulations

Also included in: Great Depression & 1930's Social Studies BUNDLE │Dust Bowl │Stock Market Crash

HALLOWEEN CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION nature of science SEP

Created by

SNOWdust Creations - Florida Science

Spice up you nature of science lessons! Students think like scientists as they observe, experiment, and gather evidence from 5 stations to solve this Halloween crime scene investigation for grades 4-6. Students use critical thinking skills to claim who stole Mia's costume using data in this science infused mystery. Includes:Case introduction card2 leveled versions of data evidence collection sheetsSuspect bio cards5 evidence collection stationsNature of Science connection sheetTeacher guideAnsw

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Holiday CSI Bundle: Nature of Science SEP

Going to the Championship Football Game Project Based Learning

Created by

Dr Jans Math and Science Lab

Engage your students in a relevant project with this Championship Game Project. (Please note, Super Bowl is trademarked and not authorized for use in commercial products therefore I am using the words Championship Game instead.) ****Now updated for the 2024 Championship Game in Las Vegas****Students will spend several days going through the planning of a trip to this year's championship game in Las Vegas, Nevada. Students will use a variety of math skills for budgeting and problem solving, as

Subjects:

Applied Math, Basic Operations, Creative Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Project Based Learning Bundle

Class Escape: Halloween Edition

Created by

Erin Smith ELA

My students loved my original Class Escape, so I created the HALLOWEEN EDITION when they begged me to make another! Modeled after the popular "Escape" games in many cities around the country, this classroom version prompts students to work together as a class to solve puzzles, connect the clues, and crack the code! Your students will be totally engaged in this hands-on, Halloween-themed challenge! You will need the following tools: - tape - color printer (preferred) or regular printer - scisso

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Games, Simulations

Halloween Activities for Secondary ELA - Halloween Writing, Research, and Games

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

Are you looking for seasonal activities to promote creativity, analysis, and critical thinking? These Halloween activities for Secondary ELA include nonfiction articles, creative writing, research, drama games, and much more! (optimized for grades 7-10)What You Get:1. Sweet Symbolism (paper + ISN) - 45-60 minutesStudents identify concrete and abstract qualities of an object to analyze symbolism. I start with Tootsie Pops, making this a great seasonal activity! Includes a PPT on Symbolism & A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

Budget Spreadsheet Project (personal finance & math skills)

Created by

Evolving Math Class

A step-by-step project with detailed instructions on how to set up an Excel spreadsheet budget. Students will apply math skills in context of a real-life budgeting situation. Students will create a budget: -Based on their future career choice. -Independently by following the instructions using an Excel Spreadsheet. -Over the course of at least 2 class periods (typically students take at least 2.5 hours to complete this project).

Subjects:

Algebra, Basic Operations, Economics

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Simulations

CCSS:

6.RP.A.3c

, HSA-SSE.A.1

, HSF-LE.A.1b

Real-to-Life Classroom Economy System | Math Class Structure

Created by

Mr Kugie's Curriculum

PURPOSE: This real-to-life, year-long simulation allows students to see what earning a paycheck feels like as well as many other life events we all run into concerning money: reoccurring bills, loans, second jobs, banking paperwork, and of course debt. Don’t just print out classroom dollars for your students to shuffle around – using my guide they will set up a checking account, fill out bank deposit slips, complete job applications, balance a checkbook and so much more. Every single piece of “g

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Life Skills, Numbers

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

Project Based Learning: Measurement Conversions, Math and Language Skills

Created by

Dr Jans Math and Science Lab

Engage your students with this fun project! Students work in teams or individually to design a dog house. A variety of math skills are practiced including area,volume, measurement conversions, addition, subtraction, and multiplication. ELA skills are also integrated as students write persuasive letters and give oral presentations on their creations. Giving students relevant contexts to apply skills is a meaningful way for students to construct conceptual understanding and see a useful appli

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Measurement, Writing

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Project Based Learning Bundle for Dog Lovers

Percents: Understanding Credit Card Debt Worksheet for Student - Scenario 1

Created by

CreativeMathLessons

The question listed on Scenario 1 is as follows: "In this scenario we purchased 1 item for $1000. (This could be a new TV, summer vacation, Laptop, etc.) We did not have the cash at the time so we charged it to our Visa. This particular credit card requires that we make a minimum payment of 13% each month. It also has an APR of 10%. Fill out the chart to find out how much you have paid at the end of the year and if you have a remaining balance. " The chart is a great way for students to disc

Subjects:

Algebra, Basic Operations, Math

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Simulations

5th Grade Math Halloween Escape Room Challenge

Created by

Thrilled to Be Teaching

Looking for something a little challenging, incredibly engaging, and slightly different from an ordinary day? Escape room challenges have all of that and more.In this escape room challenge, the students must escape the haunted house they ended up at when their field trip bus broke down. They can only break out if they can successfully navigate their way through 5 math challenges.This challenge has students apply skills in decimal place value, adding fractions and mixed numbers, subtracting fra

Subjects:

Halloween, Math, Math Test Prep

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

...

Classroom Economy Simulation Bundle

Created by

Wise Guys

This Classroom Economy Unit emphasizes real-world situations for your students. Besides the budgeting money focus, the main math focus is adding and subtracting decimals. Teaching your students about the value of money, as well as, how to work within a budget is crucial to their success later in life. Your students will be writing checks, paying rent and bills, and using a "credit card" for purchases in the classroom. This real-life simulation will open their eyes to what it is like to be an adu

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Career and Technical Education, Numbers

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

The Game of Life | Math Exploration

Created by

Mr Kugie's Curriculum

PURPOSE: This simulation gives your math class a chance to experience what it is like to be an adult. Students will be randomly assigned a job and a family and be required to calculate a month’s worth of expenses.This activity brings up some great discussions about how money works, what happens when the money runs out, single parenting, managing a budget and so much more. This is such a useful resource for the modern middle school mathematics teacher!WHAT’S INCLUDED:This product contains:✏️ 18 p

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Decimals, Numbers

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Project Based Learning Bundle

Created by

Lisa Taylor Teaching the Stars

PBL Lessons will engage your students as they create simulations of real live event learning tasks. Students will engage and think critically as they go through these projects. Students love learning when it is real, relevant, and engaging!How to Start a School Newscast is a guide to help teachers or administrator start a school newscast. STEM Starting a School Post Office will introduce students to many important economics concepts as they start and run a School Post Office Simulation. Studen

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets, Projects, Simulations

Halloween Social Skills Task Cards

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

Halloween Social Skills Task Cards are 64 task cards that will help your students practice how to enter and maintain conversations dealing with Halloween, problem solve difficult situations that might arise, practice body language and wording of answers for situations, and talk about what they do and love about this holiday. ● ● ● Students can really struggle with knowing what to say and do in tough situations, and these social skills cards can help walk them through it.►► Includes:✅ 16 Trick

Subjects:

Halloween, School Counseling, Special Education

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Task Cards

Also included in: Social Skills Task Card Bundle

Halloween Origins and History Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Explore the mysterious origins of Halloween, Halloween history, and related traditions like Día de Muertos and Samhain! Your students will explore leading theories about the origins of Halloween with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Halloween, along with Día de Muertos. Leading theories about the origins of the Halloween are provided, spanning from

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

, W.8.1e

...

Math Munchies Cafe: Tips, Discounts, Tax, Percents

Created by

Golden Ticket Teacher

This real life application will help your students practice finding prices after taxes, tips, and discounts. Transform your classroom into a restaurant with these easy to follow guidelines, menu, and student worksheets. Invite younger students to visit and be your customers (they will have the opportunity to practice adding decimals and making change). My students LOVE becoming waiters/waitresses in the "Math Muchies Cafe" and will have a better understanding of the never ending question of:

Subjects:

Applied Math, Basic Operations, Math

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Host Your Own Classroom Murder Mystery Masquerade Ball!

Created by

Adventures with Mrs Anderson

Do you teach a mystery novel/unit/genre study? Need something AMAZING for Halloween? Want to be remembered as the most AWESOME TEACHER EVER? My students' absolute FAVORITE events of the whole year was the murder mystery masquerade ball I put on after students read Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None. Three weeks before the event, I would send out mysterious invitations alluding to a masquerade ball. Two weeks before the event, I would give students their character cards. These cards inclu

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Problem Solving

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS: