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Government simulations for Microsoft Word
USA Citizenship Test
Need a relevant activity for teaching Government or Contemporary Issues? This is a 40 question test compiled with need-to-know knowledge for the actual US Citizenship test. Use this multiple-choice activity as an introduction for Government class to see if your students would even qualify to be American citizens! Or, use it to show how difficult it is for foreigners to become citizens in your Contemporary Issues class. Fun and eye-opening for students as they experience a real-life activity! C
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8th - 12th
"Mr. President, Can You Do That?" - Presidential Power Scenarios
What exactly can a President do or not do? In this ten scenario worksheet, students are tasked with advising the President of the United States on whether or not the President has the power to do he/she intends to do.Students are also asked to identify where in the Constitution the President is given or denied the specific power for each of the scenarios. These scenarios will generate excellent class debate and discussion! Answer key included. Other Civics/ Government Products"U.S. Congress,
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8th - 12th
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Forming a Government
This is a great activity at the beginning of the school year for students explore creating a fictional government. In the scenario, they are stranded on a deserted island with a group of their classmates. They have to agree to a set of laws, elect a leader, design a process for making and revising laws. The collaborative group faces several situations such as one team member craves more power and one team member is not pulling their weight. This activity was designed to allow students to see dif
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9th - 12th
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Forms of Government Fun Simulation- Autocracy, Oligarchy and Democracy
This is a very simple simulation that will help students understand some of the advantages and disadvantages of autocracies, oligarchies and democracies. When students have completed the simulation they will be able to compare these forms of government based on how quickly and fairly decisions are made. This simulation should only take about 25 minutes but could take longer if there is a substantial follow-up discussion.
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6th - 12th
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Checks and Balances Game Docs
Use the following documents to go along with the Checks and Balances game powerpoint. The game will not work unless these documents are used with the powerpoint. The power grabs are for each branch to try and gain too much power and the simplified Constitution is used for each branch to check the power of the power hungry branches. A real version of the Constitution can be used to challenge gifted and talented students.
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6th - 9th
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Be Fair! Social Simulation
In this lesson, students will be given the task to divide 9 small bags of M & M's in a series of negotiations or "rounds". Students are divided in to groups of different sizes. ThTheir job is to divide the bags of M & M's fairly, so everyone is happy!
This lesson is designed to get students to think about how rules are made and organized. It can be used for many different classes and ages. It can be chaotic, but your students will learn! It is a study in group dynamics, government,
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7th - 12th
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The Iroquois (5 Nations) - A Play About The Grand Council Of Peace
I use this play to help further student's understanding about the important contributions of the Iroquois Confederacy. This is a great way to introduce the Grand Council of Peace and how it worked. Enjoy! Oh, and, remember, I always add a touch of humor to my plays. PS - I use this in my American History classroom. But, it could also be used for civics/government.
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6th - 12th
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Articles of Confederation Simulation
A great interactive simulation to demonstrate to government or US history students the failures of the Articles of Confederation. After the lesson students will have a clear understanding of why the US needed a stronger central government. Students will take on the role of one of the 13 original states and will participate in a session of Congress to see if they can solve the pressing challenges facing the new nation.
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8th - 12th
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Voting Activity/Republicanism Government Activity
This activity can be used to demonstrate what the voting process is like. There are two implementation options included in this activity. One that is more kinesthetic and one that is not. Students will make connections with the types of decisions that voters have to make when limited options are available to them.
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7th - 12th
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Create a Bill Template
Studying the three branches of government or the legislative branch? Then let you students experience their learning by having them create their own bills with this bill template. The template divides the bill into four sections, with brief directions on what to do with each. Add some fun to the class by dividing the class into a House and Senate and going through the bill process!
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8th - 10th
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Create a Government Activity!
Give your students the chance to create their own system of government in this fun and engaging island society activity! Description: Your teacher has just signed a huge teaching contract worth millions of dollars! To celebrate, they are sending your class and the grades above and below you on a class trip to visit Europe to learn more about early forms of government! Annoyingly, your group’s plane crashes in the middle of the Atlantic on your way to Europe. Luckily, you’ve managed to crash on
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7th - 12th
Also included in: American History Resource Variety Bundle
Constitutional Convention Delegate Webquest (common core)
I teach a multi-day lesson that includes a simulation of the Constitutional Convention. In order for the student to accurately represent their delegate to the convention, I have them complete this webquest on their assigned delegate.
The webquest asks them to define some words that are used during the convention, find out biographical details of the delegate, and record his feelings on the three issues that we will debate (state representation in the legislature, the slavery issue, and electin
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7th - 10th
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Magna Carta, the Great Charter ( a classroom play)
Having my students involved in the learning process in my room is so much fun. Here is a 10-15 minute play to help bring alive history in your classroom!I use the Magna Carta play to help introduce the important topic of the Magna Carta. Currently, I am using this as part of an American History classroom. We are learning about the Roots of Representative Government. Students learn about the "rights" written in the Magna Carta. However, this resource can be used in many different ways with other
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6th - 12th
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Create Your Own Law! Simulation Activity
Engage your students in this fun activity to help them better understand the process of passing a law in Congress as they participate in a Congressional simulation as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives! This will get your students directly involved as they create their own bill, propose it to the House, and then discuss and debate with their classmates the merit of their proposal. Not only will students learn about the lawmaking process, but they will gain confidence in public speak
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7th - 12th
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Civics Mock Election Ballot Template
*Used for non-election year project where students make their own candidates running for Senate. However, if you'd like, you could easily modify this for other election projects.
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7th - 8th
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United Nations Resolutions Assignment & Project
Watch your students apply 21st century skills as they problem solve and critically think with their classmates about the most pressing global issues in the world through the role of the United Nations. Teach the students how the UN works by having them assume the role of a UN representative of an individual country and create researched based resolutions that offer solutions to global issues in their country. This unique assignment makes students become active learners about the contemporary i
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9th - 12th
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United Nations Research Simulation
This research project requires students to become experts on a nation of interest. By conducting research, students learn to apply information to one of the four U.N. Goals. In class presentations simulate a U.N. Summit. I have had a lot of fun and also learned tons of information each time I have conducted this project/simulation.This product is also sold as part of the Government: World Affairs Unit Bundle . Each bundle from High Altitude History saves you 30% off of the retail price! Check
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9th - 12th
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Creating a Political Party and Election Simulation
In this Canadian Civics Culminating Group Assignment, students work together to create a new political party with a defined political platform. They will then launch a classroom election campaign. Includes printables and rubrics.
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7th - 10th
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Full Mock Congress Curriculum + Discount Code for Article 1 App
This is a full curriculum for running a Mock Congress in your classroom, complete with resources for differentiation. Great for grades 5-12. For use with the Article 1 platform.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Build an Iron Triangle! A US Government Game
This a quick and fun game you can play in your classroom to help students understand the concept of iron triangles (issue networks). In this activity, students are assigned a congressional committee, an interest group, or a bureaucracy. They then have to "race" to find the two other students that would create an iron triangle with them and create a law together. To increase student engagement, you can offer a little extra credit to the students that finish the task first. In AP Government, t
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9th - 12th
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American Political Culture
American Political Culture
Almost all Americans in spite of a diversity of races, classes, religions, ethnicities, or occupations hold to a common set of core values and beliefs. This course/unit explores six core beliefs of American political culture. Most of these core beliefs and values are unique to the American culture. In spite of these common beliefs, many Americans act in ways that are opposite to these values and assumptions.
These beliefs are:
• Individualism
• Free enterprise and
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Survivor digital Escape Room- Lord of the Flies & Types of Government
Engage your student's knowledge of Lord of the Flies and basic types of government with this interactive, simulation escape room. Students only need to have previously read the first two chapters of the novel in order to participate. This activity includes:1. Puzzles2. Videos3. Teamwork4. Secret doors5. Google forms6. Hidden keys7. Multiple choice questions8. Matching9. Close reading10. Symbols12. Characterization13. Major plot pointsInitial description: Your teammates and you have crash-landed
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7th - 12th
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Collective Bargaining Simulation
This simulation is designed to get students to play the roles of management and workers at a hospital and participate in the collective bargaining of a new contract. Includes role-play sheets with negotiation figures, a negotiations table (can be amended to suit the class), and some final reflection questions. Great for a High School government or economics class.
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9th - 12th
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A Bug's Life AP Microeconomics Film Analysis
Product Description: A Bug's Life Microeconomics Movie GuideAre you searching for an engaging and educational way to teach microeconomic concepts to your students? Look no further than our meticulously crafted A Bug's Life Microeconomics Movie Guide!This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students' attention while reinforcing key AP Microeconomics principles through the lens of the beloved animated film A Bug's Life. With 20 thought-provoking short-answer questions, this guide promp
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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