Halloween government simulations

Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Inquiry for Ancient Rome World History

Created by

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

Subjects:

Ancient History, Government, World History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

...

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

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

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation

Created by

Interactive Learning Hub by Sarah Austin

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

Subjects:

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

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Simulations

Ancient Greece Government Simulation Activity | Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy

Created by

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

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

Subjects:

Ancient History, Government, World History

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

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

Classroom Government Simulation- Making U.S. Government Relevant for Kids

Created by

Melissa Shutler

This unit makes U.S. government more fun to teach and easier for students to understand. There is a PDF pack as well as an editable pack in Google docs. Part 1Students will create the symbols of the classroom. This is the fun part. Get kids interested by making them focus on their classroom.They will use Greek and Latin roots to name their classroom. They will design a flag.They will write a motto.They will write an anthem.They will create a seal.They will research an animal and select a sy

Subjects:

Government, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Simulations

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

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

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1d

, W.7.2a

, W.7.2b

, W.7.2d

...

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

The Electoral - College Simulation Activity - Civics - Print & Digital

Created by

Chalk Dust Diva --- History - Social Science

This is a fun and engaging activity simulating a mock Presidential election. Students will be able to really “see” how the Electoral College works and have fun in the process. All teacher preparation and student instructions are included. Both print and digital versions are included.Buyer Feedback:"This was a well-designed activity that has students directly engaging with data and helps them predict the newest election. I will use this every year. VERY GOOD PURCHASE!"This purchase includes the

Subjects:

Civics, Elections - Voting, Government

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

RI.11-12.2

, RI.11-12.10

Also included in: EXECUTIVE Branch BUNDLE | U.S. Presidency | Print & Digital | Civics

Supreme Court Cases Web Quest Activity: Students investigate 6 landmark cases!

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Supreme Court and Constitution web quest activity resource, students engage with six landmark Supreme Court cases, including Brown v the Board of Education, Tinker v Des Moines, New Jersey v TLO, Miranda v Airzona, and more! Students use included QR codes to learn about four cases, or use the included Google 1:1 version to have students do the activity digitally. After reviewing and critiquing six major rulings, students investigate two others of their choosing before completing a fina

Subjects:

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

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Handouts, Simulations

CCSS:

Disney Halloween Virtual Field Trip Disneyland - Halloween Activities

Created by

LoveGrowsLearning

This Disney Halloween virtual field trip to Disneyland will be one of your students' favorite Halloween activities. Go on an adventure with your class to see a Tour of Disneyland, Halloween Activities, Halloween Show Special, and more! This Disneyland Halloween virtual field trip is easy to prep, is interactive, includes videos, and has companion activities. This virtual field trip would be the perfect addition to your Halloween activities a Halloween class party.Save $$ and get this as part of

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

SL.K.1

, SL.K.1a

, SL.1.1

, SL.1.1a

, SL.2.1

...

Also included in: Virtual Field Trip Growing Bundle, Holidays, Countries, Video Lessons

YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions

Created by

Interactive Learning Hub by Sarah Austin

This lesson will place students in the role of a Supreme Court judge! Students will analyze eight fictitious scenarios based upon actual Supreme Court cases. Drawing upon a judicial mindset-- students are to predict which Constitutional Amendments apply to each case, and then debate the central question of each case. See examples below; Scenario #2: What protection(s)/Amendment(s) are involved? Should the students at the high school football game be able to have a public prayer at the games? Exp

Subjects:

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

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Simulations

House Hunters! Engaging Inflation Simulation (Memorable Money Supply Lesson)

Created by

Ed Dynamic

This is a quick and engaging inflation simulation that students love. It asks students to bid against one another to win the house of their dreams (or nightmares!)In the second round, students budgets are doubled (effectively doubling the money supply for the controlled classroom economy). The simulation demonstrates clearly the relationship between money supply and inflation in one quick and engaging lesson that you and your students will come to enjoy!The directions given are:Inform everyone t

Subjects:

Economics , Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

Also included in: Full Year of U.S. Government and Civics Essentials Bundle

Forms of Government Simulation

Created by

Tully's Teaching Emporium

In this simulation the entire class will be able to experience every form of government. I usually open the Forms of Government unit with this simulation and my students LOVE IT! They talk about it for years. This purchase will include: -Detailed teacher instructions and explanations of every form of government.- Printer Friendly Student Simulation Chart-Answer KeyForms of Government Covered: -Anarchy-Autocracy/ Dictatorship-Absolute Monarchy-Constitutional Monarchy-Oligarchy-Representative Dem

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Political Science

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Simulations

Branches of Government Checks and Balances Federalism Stations and Gallery

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Constitution and Three Branches of Government activity, students examine six easy-to-navigate text stations to explain the workings of the American government system, the 3 branches of government, checks and balances, amendments, and much more! Students complete guided notes on the Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, the Amendment Process, Federal System, and Checks and Balances. ☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my US Constitution

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

RI.8.1

, RI.8.2

, RI.8.3

, RI.8.4

, RI.8.10

...

Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President

Created by

Mister Harms

This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Simulations

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1b

, W.5.2b

, W.5.2d

...

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

Electoral College Activity - PPT/Notes/Super Fun Competition! - Paper & Digital

Created by

Surviving Social Studies

Looking for a great bell ringer activity to start class each day?Full Year of Writing/Discussion Prompts - 180 Bell RingersGet ready for the 2024 election with your students!! Used in over 2,500 classrooms, this is the most fun your students will have learning about the Electoral College! I have used this Electoral College activity over and over throughout my two decades in the classroom, and it has always been a hit; especially on an election year! [For the Google Drive version click here].

Subjects:

Applied Math, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Bundle: What is the Electoral College? Voting with Mystery Candidates

Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater

Created by

The Teacher's Prep

Learning about a major landmark Supreme Court case has never been more engaging! The Marbury v Madison Reader's Theater is a perfect addition to the Civics curriculum in middle school or high school.Included in this resource:1. 3 page script for 5-6 students (estimated time: 4-6 minutes)2. 5 discussion promptsPlease take a peek at the preview to see if this resource fits the needs of your classroom. If you have any questions, please let me know in the Q and A section of my store! Happy Teaching!

Subjects:

Civics, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Scripts, Simulations

Also included in: Jefferson and Madison Era Complete Unit Bundle

Mock Trials for Government and Civics Classes: The Trial of Snow White

Created by

Room 311

In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Snow White murdered Prince Charming. What could have driven her to such a crime? And did she do it? Your government or civics class will have a great time as they determine her guilt or innocence. There are 9 characters in this mock trial: 5 female and 4 male.This mock trial is designed to teach the students the importance of performing their civic duty (i.e. jury duty), as well as understanding

Subjects:

Civics, Criminal Justice - Law, Government

Grades:

7th - 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

Stock Market Game: An Online Activity, & Simulation | Teach Students Investing

Created by

Mister Harms

Studying the stock market can be difficult, yet life-changing if studied properly! For years I have wanted to help students grasp a comfortable understanding of the stock market. Through semesters of tweaking and formulating, I have come up with this resource that students and teachers alike can approve of! Students will enter an online game, watch their stock returns, write reflection papers, draft summaries of their investment companies, chart returns, and create a reflection of their entire

Subjects:

Civics, Economics , Government

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

W.7.1b

, W.7.2d

, W.7.4

, W.7.6

, W.7.10

...

Also included in: Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More

Articles of Confederation Pizza Topping Challenge

Created by

In the Middle

Students who are in 13 groups will try to choose 3 toppings on a pizza while they are operating under the same rules as the Confederate Congress did. They will find that choosing a pizza with 3 toppings that is agreeable to the rest of the class is nearly impossible while still representing the rest of the student body. Students will draw comparisons to the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation at the end. Use it to introduce the Articles or after for students to understand its problems

Subjects:

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

Grades:

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, 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

Mock Congress Simulation

Created by

Holly's Social Studies Store

This interactive Mock Congress simulation is a great way to bring the bill-to-law process to life! The resource includes TWO Mock Congress options- one that uses the traditional Congressional setting and parties and one that uses your school campus as the backdrop and places staff/faculty and students as the opposing parties. The simulation can be concentrated into 2-3 days or spread out if desired. Both versions come with in-depth teacher instructions to guide the simulation and a Mock Congress

Subjects:

Civics, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Bill to Law Bundle- Lecture, Cloze Notes, Mock Congress Simulation, and Review

How a Bill Becomes a Law Classroom Simulation 1 Week Activity Government Lesson

Created by

The Teacher down the Hall

Need a fun way for your students to remember the process by which a Bill becomes Law? In this week-long interactive simulation your students will experience first hand the steps involved to pass a new law! What's included:- demographics for 4 states- 3 propositions- letters from constituents- vocabulary puzzle- vocabulary quiz- flow chart- creative writing assignment- suggested links- tons of student-led discussionsOverview of the SimulationMy students were so excited to vote on the propositi

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Government, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

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