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World history simulations under $5
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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Ancient Greece Government Simulation Activity | Monarchy, Oligarchy, Democracy
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
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6th - 9th
Middle Passage Transatlantic Slave Trade Primary Source Investigation
In this resource on the Middle Passage and Atlantic Slave Trade, students are led through a plethora of primary documents that plunge them right into the realities suffered by enslaved Africans on the Middle Passage. Students examine primary source evidence, analyze pictures and maps, and detail three different accounts from those involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroo
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5th - 8th
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French Revolution Simulation
This is a full lesson plan to utilize to teach The French Revolution. This is usually a fun topic for students to learn (they tend to love the Reign of Terror), but students often look past the actual causes of the Revolution. To solve that problem in my classroom, I use a simulation that goes in-depth on the financial crisis in France that will surely stick in the minds of students, and keep them engaged. This lesson covers basic terms of the French Revolution, the causes to the revolution,
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9th - 12th
Yellow Journalism- MAD LIBS
Students will work in partners to complete the Yellow Journalism story of the USS Maine explosion. This quick and fun Mad Libs style activity is meant to show how inaccurate Yellow Journalism was at the time. My students loved this. I left it in an editable format.Key Words: Spanish American War; Yellow Journalism; USS Maine; American Imperialism
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6th - 12th
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Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation Game - Ibn Battuta and the Mali Empire
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play in groups as explorers crossing the Sahara during the gold-salt trade. Students must work together in a caravan to make the right decisions along the journey to avoid losing too much health or too many blocks of salt. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Trans-Saharan Trade Simulation PowerPoint- Trans-Saharan Trade Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simu
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4th - 12th
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Cuban Missile Crisis - Simulation
Students are placed in the shoes of President John F. Kennedy on October 16th of 1962. The students will be presented with information about the Cuban Missile Crisis. The advisors have presented you with 5 different options of potential actions to take against the Soviet Union and/or Cuba. Students must weigh the pros and cons of each action and decide what action appears to be the best. Students will then research options to see what option President Kennedy actually took. A series of refl
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6th - 12th
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Aztec Warriors Simulation Game
This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to experience the Aztec Warrior lifestyle. Students will be faced with challenges along their journey to earn as many Sun God Points as possible. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Aztec Warriors Simulation PowerPoint- Aztec Warriors Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simulation- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the SimulationU.S. History Simu
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4th - 12th
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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Monroe Doctrine Image Analysis Activity | Investigate + Evaluate Monroe Doctrine
In this engaging Monroe Doctrine actiivty, students work independently to analyze six cartoons relating to the Monroe Doctrine before making a final claim on their understanding, then evaluating their own work. For each picture, students describe what they see happening, then make a prediction about how it might relate to the Monroe Doctrine. This lesson is intended to guide student intrigue and enable students to make predictions about what the Monroe Doctrine was and its effects. This is gre
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6th - 10th
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Achievements of Ancient Persia | Persian Empire Simulation Activity
This no-prep, game-based Achievements of the Persian Empire Simulation will be a highlight in your Mesopotamia unit! In this Persian Empire activity with printable and digital options, students will serve as administrators to a Persian ruler and complete a variety of professional duties related to the government, the economy, taxation, use of the Royal Roads, and construction of Persepolis through different scenarios.Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lo
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6th - 9th
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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
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
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
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4th - 8th
Renaissance Simulation Game
This is a fun, exciting way to get your students to role-play as a European citizen experiencing the incredible time period of the European Renaissance. Students will meet famous people of the Renaissance and will be faced with historically accurate situations. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector! Includes:- Renaissance Simulation PowerPoint- Renaissance Student Game Card- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the SimulationU.S. History Simulat
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4th - 12th
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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National Security Council Simulation / Cuban Missile Crisis (U.S. History)
U.S. History: National Security Council Simulation / Cuban Missile Crisis. Here is the World Scenario: The Soviet Union, the global rival of the United States, has moved Intermediate and medium range ballistic missiles with unclear capabilities to its ally country Cuba, a small island nation located 100 miles from the eastern coast of the continental United States....Students always remark how this simulation is one of their favorite activities of the year!!! You hold the World Scenario, stude
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Cold War Unit Bundle (World History)
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
Industrial Revolution Assembly Line Simulation Activity - U.S. & World History
Put your students right in the middle of the Industrial Age with this fun and engaging classroom simulation! Students must work together to create as many automobiles as possible as they experience working on an assembly line!Includes instructions and all of the printouts you'll need to have loads of fun with your students!Save 30% when you purchase The Industrial Revolution Activity Bundle!
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: The Industrial Revolution - U.S./World History Activity Bundle!
Yalta Conference: Start of the Cold War Simulation Game
Students love this 1 day simulation! Students will act as one of the three powers at the very end of World War 2 and attempt to reshape the rest of the 20th century. Students will work in teams to attempt to negotiate their “best case scenario treaty.” To keep engagement high, there is a scoreboard and there will be a clear winner and loser of this conference. Only the teacher has a secret copy of the scoreboard results, the students will only learn these results during the final treaty vote.
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8th - 11th
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Age of Exploration Simulation Game (Crossing the Atlantic Ocean)
This is an engaging and exciting way to get your students to role-play as explorers sailing across the Atlantic. Students must make the right decisions along their voyage to survive. Just print one game card per student and control the story from your projector!Includes:- Age of Exploration Simulation PowerPoint- Age of Exploration Student Game Card- Spinners to Print for Random Events within Simulation- RAFT Writing Activity for Assessment Following the AdventureU.S. History Simulations:Civil W
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4th - 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
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