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World history simulation pdfs
COLD WAR -BUILD A BOMB SHELTER -The Arms Race - Print & Digital - FUN!
This is a fun and engaging activity when teaching about the arms race during the Cold War. Includes both print and digital versions. Students will begin by reading and watching an informational, 1950s film clip about how to create a bomb shelter and then they will create their own by designing their shelter and listing the items they will bring. Fun!Buyer Feedback:I used this resource as an intro to the Cold War to give my students an engaging first look at that period. They really enjoyed it; e
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9th - 12th
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Economics and History: Communism vs. Capitalism, the Rock, Paper, Scissors Game!
This highly interactive game gives students a hands-on, experiential understanding of the differences in between communism and capitalism. Students will learn more about the key components of communism, capitalism, and socialism.
Out of all of the activities that I do in my class, students probably have the most fun playing this game.
There is a reflection that follows the game, as well as a sheet that the students can fill out. After they have filled it out, allow for a discussion on the imp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Alexander the Great Ancient Greece Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Alexander the Great's death with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Greece, the Hellenistic age, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Alexander the Great and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive backgroun
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5th - 10th
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Food Rationing Simulation Activity - World War 2
This Food Rationing Activity is perfect to use during a unit on World War 2! Students will learn how people rationed food during World War 2 using ration points. I have used this activity with my 5th graders for years, and they are always engaged and shocked to find that food rationing is a lot harder than they thought it would be. During this food rationing activity, students will use a certain number of ration points to create a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. The activity also includes ref
Grades:
4th - 8th
King Tut Ancient Egypt Activity Pharaoh CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of King Tut's death with this engaging and educational investigation activity for lessons about ancient Egypt, ancient civilizations, and world history! Students will learn about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun and his early demise, one of history's great unsolved mysteries, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive ba
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | King Tut Nile River Pyramids
RMS Titanic Virtual Field Trip (informational text, video tours, and more!)
Take your students on a virtual tour of the RMS Titanic with this low-prep activity. Using a combination of informational text, video animation tours, and visuals, your students will learn about the construction and ship layout, passenger experiences, the iceberg disaster, survivor stories, and ongoing wreckage exploration. This virtual field trip covers::: What was the RMS Titanic?:: The Titanic's Voyage:: Titanic Construction:: An "Unsinkable" Ship:: Captain and Crew:: Ticket Pricing to Board:
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5th - 7th
Pompeii Destruction Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will learn about the disaster of Pompeii through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking, and incorporates primary source testimony from Pliny the Younger. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes Ancient Rome come to life!A visually engaging cas
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Julius Caesar Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the mystery of Julius Caesar's assassination with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome, the transition from Roman Republic to Empire, and ancient civilizations! Students will learn about the rise of Julius Caesar and his early demise, one of history's most significant events, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with compr
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Ancient China Terracotta Warriors Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the Terracotta Warriors and ancient China engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will try to crack the mystery of the creation of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Warriors through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient China, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life.A visually engaging case file with comprehensi
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5th - 10th
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Fall of Rome Ancient Roman Empire Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire? Your students will explore leading theories, maps, and primary sources with this engaging investigation activity for lessons about ancient Rome! Students will learn about the division of the Roman Empire, its decline, and ultimate fall through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the rise of Rome, the transiti
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Rome Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | Roman Empire Pompeii Caesar
Lost Colony of Roanoke Activity 13 Colonies CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Your students will try to crack the case of the Lost Colony of Roanoke with this engaging and educational activity for lessons about the 13 Colonies and American history! Students will learn about the Lost Colony of Roanoke, America's oldest mystery, through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking and makes social studies fun!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the events leading up to the disappearance of the Roanoke
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5th - 10th
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The Age of Enlightenment Unit - Readings, Comprehension, Research, Projects
This Age of Enlightenment Unit is broken down into several different segments. This transformative learning experience is crafted with the learner in mind, offering an array of engaging activities and resources that will spark curiosity, foster critical thinking, and ignite a passion for knowledge.Immerse your students in the world of the Enlightenment through carefully structured segments, both in print and digital formats, that cater to diverse learning styles.⭐ Brace yourselves for the thrill
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6th - 12th
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Titanic Disaster Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Teaching the Titanic? Your students will explore primary sources, non-fiction text, and leading theories about the Titanic disaster with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages historical thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Titanic and its construction, passengers, discovery, and impact. Leading theories about the cause of the disaster are provided. Student detectives will encounter non-fiction background infor
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5th - 10th
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World Population Growth Poster Project Activity | Human World Geography
Explore just how big the world’s population really is with this two-part activity that includes an eye-opening simulation and a creative poster project while stretching their math skills.The posters make for a fun and engaging hallway display for the whole school to learn from!These activities come as both print-and-go PDF and editable, paperless Google files and are included in the complete Human Population Growth Unit.Greatness is being able to make the incomprehensible easy to understand.A mi
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7th - 12th
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WORLD WAR 2 ACTIVITY - ALLIANCE SIMULATION & GAME
If you're looking for the most EXCITING, INTERACTIVE, AND EDUCATIONAL LESSON FOR YOUR STUDENTS, then look no further! On this simulation day, I NEVER have to worry about students trying to peek at their cell phones, because they simply don't want to miss out on the action that is happening in our class! The "buzz" about this activity even spreads throughout the halls during the day. The World War 2 Alliance Simulation is "THE" lesson plan I look forward to each and every year, and the class a
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: WORLD WARS (1&2) ALLIANCE SIMULATION & GAME BUNDLE
Maya Civilization Ancient Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
What caused the collapse of the Maya civilization? Your students will try to crack the greatest mystery of Mesoamerican history with this engaging and educational investigation activity! Perfect for lessons on ancient Mesoamerica civilizations and world history, this resource makes history come to life. Students will learn about the Maya civilization and its rise and mysterious unsolved collapse through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical thinking!A visually
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5th - 10th
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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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WWI Propaganda Analysis Activity
This activity does a wonderful job of capturing the significance of Propaganda during World War 1 1914-1918. This activity includes over 30 examples of propaganda from Germany, Britain, France, Russia, United States, Greece, Belgium, and more. Students analyze the origin, who is sending the message, the intended audience, the desired behavior, etc. Rubric, prompts and translations included.Looking for a way to review with your students? Stop by and see our brand-new, versatile World War One
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: World War One (WWI) & World War Two (WWII) Super Bundle
Inca Civilization Machu Picchu Ancient Americas Activity CSI Mystery of History
Make learning about the Inca civilization of the ancient Americas and Machu Picchu engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will try to crack the mystery of Machu Picchu through a crime scene investigation case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient civilizations and world history, this resource makes history come to life.A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the Inca civiliz
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5th - 10th
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Feudalism in the Middle Ages - Worksheets, Readings, and Fun Simulation!
This 8 page packet/lesson teaches students about how feudalism structured society in the Middle Ages - using primary source excerpts, images, notes sections, and a fun simulation activity. There are 4 pages of materials for the simulation, as well as a complete 3 page teacher lesson guide and answer key. Depending on your class length, this lesson may take two class days or can be partly given as homework. The lesson begins by having students complete an engaging Do Now activity to get them thi
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7th - 12th
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Nile River Ancient Egypt Geography Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the Nile River and its impacts on ancient Egypt engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will analyze the impacts of the Nile River on the ancient Egyptian civilization and learn about its history through a case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive ba
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Ancient Egypt Activity CSI Mystery Bundle | King Tut Nile River Pyramids
Ancient China Reader's Theater Skit - Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism
Ancient History can come alive in your classroom with the Ancient China Reader's Theater Skit! This approximately 15 minute skit will get students moving and acting as they travel back in time to meet famous figures like Confucius and Lao Tzu. Along the way, they'll be learning about the "Three Ways" - Confucianism, Taoism (Daoism) and Legalism. The essential question they'll be answering: How did the "Three Ways" affect the lives of the people in ancient China?
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Ancient China Unit Bundle
Great Wall of China Ancient China Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis
Make learning about the Great Wall of China and ancient China engaging and educational with this investigation activity! Your students will analyze the impacts of the Great Wall of China and learn about its history through a case file activity that encourages historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on ancient China, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file with comprehensive background readings on the Great Wal
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5th - 10th
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Oregon Trail Activity Westward Expansion Manifest Destiny CSI Mystery of History
Investigate the Oregon Trail and learn about America's westward expansion and the concept of Manifest Destiny with this engaging activity! Your students will explore primary sources and background information on the Oregon Trail, and learn what life was like for the pioneers who traveled on it. This activity encourages inquiry and historical thinking, and makes history come to life!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the Oregon Trail, and its origi
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5th - 10th
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