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Thanksgiving british history simulations
Why did people go on The Crusades in the Middle Ages? INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT
If you're looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to learn why some people went on the Crusades from Europe, this interactive PowerPoint and question sheet. It's based on the idea of 'choose your own adventure' games. They 'time travel' back to Medieval England and find out the reasons why people went on the crusades to Jerusalem. Students have to navigate their way through the presentation making decisions on who they 'speak' to and what they read in order to answer the questi
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3rd - 7th
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Create Your Own Medieval Manor: Map Simulation
To create a more immersive experience I created this fun simulation to guide students through the different parts of a fief and manor. Anyone can show a canned image of a diagrammed manor. But in this simulation students become a medieval lord or lady and design their own following a realistic storyline. Lots of fun and educational!
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3rd - 8th
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Colonial Government Simulation Activity
This activity gives students a chance to more fully explore and understand how the different parts of English colonial government functioned by giving them a chance to solve problems experienced by an actual English colony. Students will take on several different roles, and by acting out of their assigned roles, they will gain an understanding how a colonial charter, assembly, and governor all interacted and worked together to establish rule of law in the New World. This is a great simulation ac
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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THANKSGIVING CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION nature of science SEP
Spice up you nature of science lessons! Students think like scientists as they observe, experiment, and gather evidence from 5 stations to solve this Thanksgiving crime scene investigation for grades 4-6. Students use critical thinking skills to claim who ate the pumpkin pie 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 guideA
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Holiday CSI Bundle: Nature of Science SEP
The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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5th - 12th
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The First Thanksgiving Simulation: Journey on the Mayflower
This is a week long simulation where your kids will become a part of history! Students will read about the process of the pilgrims coming to the New World and then receive their experience cards, which will let them be a part of the famous journey.
They take the knowledge they gain from the reading and the information on the experience card to write a journal entry from a pilgrim's perspective. Kids will be learning and engaged in these reading and writing activities!
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- 5 days
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2nd - 8th
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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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War of the Roses - English History Simulation
An exciting simulation which allows students to immerse themselves in the role of a noble family during the time of the Lancaster and York wars. Students will work together in teams to make decisions, change sides, and support or overthrow the ruling family of England. The simulation takes the class through many of the major battles while teaching them about the history of England.
I designed this simulation for our fifth grade teachers' Tudor unit as a Motivational Introduction. It can also
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5th - 8th
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Thanksgiving Social Skills Task Cards
Do you have students that struggle with social conversations? These Thanksgiving Social Skills Task Cards contain 64 task cards that will help your students practice how to enter and maintain conversations dealing with Thanksgiving Day, 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. â—Ź â—Ź â—Ź Students can really struggle with knowing what to say and do in tough situations, an
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4th - 10th
Also included in:Â Social Skills Task Card Bundle
The Stamp Act (1765), An Engaging Play
As a classroom teacher I love to get my students up and active in class. Here is another chance to do just that. This time it is about the hated Stamp Act. I've also included some follow up questions that I discuss with my students or have them journal once we finish the play. Here is what's covered in this play:British viewpoint on taxing their colonies in North America.A description of the stamp tax and why it was enacted.The Virginia Resolves.The Stamp Act Congress and the writing of the Dec
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5th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Reform Movements: Capitalism V. Socialism Class Activity
This packet contains everything you need to perform a classroom simulation on Industrial Reform: Capitalism Versus Socialism. This is a perfect simulation to perform after your students have learned about the Industrial Revolution in England and all of the positive and negative effects the revolution had on England. This simulation allows students to get out of their seats, and interact with other students in order to understand the differences between the economic systems of Capitalism and Soci
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9th - 12th
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First Thanksgiving Plymouth Mayflower Wampanoag Activity CSI Mystery of History
Learn about the first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims and Mayflower Voyage, the Plymouth Colony, and the Wampanoag Native Americans! Your students will explore theories about the history of the first Thanksgiving with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages critical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Thanksgiving, the Plymouth Colony, and more. Students will then consider the historical evidence for the
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5th - 10th
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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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American Revolution Taxation without Representation Role Play, Simulation, Hook
If you're looking for the perfect way to introduce the American Revolution and what caused the Colonist to get so angry with Britain, than look no further!In this simulation and role playing activity, students will randomly get divided into "roles" (King, Parliament, Tax Collector, Colonist), The King will choose from 16 different Royal Decrees to tax the "Colonist". Sit back and watch as your class gets engaged and enraged at how the King is treating them. This is exactly how you want students
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Unit Bundle; Causes and Battles, Test, Growing Bundle
Thanksgiving for social studies BUNDLE escape rooms and interactive activities
Looking for fun Social Studies Thanksgiving activities where students actually learn and use 21st-century skills? Then this Thanksgiving activities bundle is for you! There are 5 highly engaging and interactive activities included: escape rooms, scavenger hunts, interactive game on Google slides™, virtual field trips, puzzles, and more. This fall bundle is everything you need to teach about Thanksgiving in your social studies class! Absolutely no PREP for you! WHY THIS SOCIAL STUDIES THANKSGIVIN
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5th - 8th
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War College of the French and Indian War - A Simulation!
Presented at NCSS 2013 in St. Louis. Please read the description below :--)Here is an exciting unit to help you bring the French and Indian War alive in your classroom. You can do the whole unit or use some of the lessons depending on what works best for you! Students become cadets at a fictional British military academy at the outbreak of the French and Indian War. Cadets experience a variety of fun activities as they earn points toward their graduation day! Plenty of history, plenty of fun! T
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6th - 12th
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London, England Virtual Field Trip - Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Royal
Incredibly detailed virtual field trip of London, England. Featuring:Buckingham Palace and the Royal Family (includes updates about the late Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of King Charles III)Westminster AbbeyTrafalgar SquarePalace of Westminster, House of Parliament and Big BenGlobe TheaterTower BridgeThe Royal ParksSt. Paul's CathedralRoyal Albert HallThere is also a supplemental handout to accompany the virtual field trip! No prep!* Be sure to check out the video preview. NOTE: music c
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Not Grade Specific
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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store o
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5th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Feast: Project Based Instruction
Engage your students in this relevant project where they plan a Thanksgiving feast. From calculating serving sizes and calories from real food labels, to making a shopping list and sticking to a budget. This project helps students see the real life uses for a variety of math skills. Editable price tags allow you to differentiate for your students. Activities included in this product: Activity 1: Making A Shopping List: Student read real food labels to find serving size on a variety of Than
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Project Based Learning Bundle
"Catch Me When You Can", A Whodunnit mystery about Jack the Ripper
I created this simulation to give my middle school students the opportunity to experience the Jack the Ripper phenomena. This simulation does not focus so much on the gory nature of the crime. Instead, the students become the detectives of the Whitechapel district of the London Metropolitan police. It becomes a race to catch Jack. The students get to make decisions and experience the consequences of their decisions as well. The whole class is involved and they are soon very engaged in the invest
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7th - 12th
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Fall Activities for Social Studies: History of Halloween and Thanksgiving
Looking for fun Social Studies fall Halloween and Thanksgiving activities where students actually learn? Then this bundle on traditions around the world and history of each holiday is for you! There are 21 highly engaging and interactive activities included: escape rooms, scavenger hunts, interactive game on google slides™, postcard project, google sheet activities, and puzzles. Absolutely no PREP. Perfect for any class especially English, Geography, and social studies for Upper Elementary-9th
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5th - 8th
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The Mayflower, Plymouth Colony & the First Thanksgiving Virtual Field Trip
Incredibly detailed virtual field trip back in time back when the Mayflower arrived and formed Plymouth Colony. Learn about the significance of the First Thanksgiving and uncover more information about the Pilgrims, Native Americans and Thanksgiving. Also included:supplemental handout to accompany the virtual field tripThanksgiving Word SearchNo prep!* Be sure to check out the video preview. NOTE: music clips are not available via the preview, but are available on the virtual field trip once pur
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Not Grade Specific
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Thanksgiving Traditions Around the World for Social Studies : interactive BUNDLE
Looking for a fun Social Studies Thanksgiving and Fall activity where students actually learn? Then this bundle on traditions around the world is for you! There are 3 highly engaging and interactive activities included: an escape room with a pre-made interactive map on google my maps™, a scavenger hunt with comprehensive reading, and interactive game on google slides™. Absolutely no PREP. Perfect for any class especially English, Geography, and History for Upper Elementary-9th grade.**Activitie
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5th - 8th
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Life in the New England Colonies, A Play
I love getting my students involved in their learning. I created this play to help teach life in the New England colonies. This is a great enhancement to any lesson about the New England colonies. Included in the play are references to:-subsistence farming-soil conditions in New England (rocky soil)-slavery in New England-Growth of Trade - timber and fishing/whaling industries especially-Town life - schools, green/commons, some trades-Triangular trade-The Navigation Acts-New England colonies ide
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6th - 12th
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