Halloween specialty simulations

Growth Mindset Escape Room | Middle and High School

Created by

Want a fun and engaging way to teach perseverance, grit, teamwork and why having a growth mindset is important? This Growth Mindset Escape Room is the perfect challenge for middle and high school students to both teach the concepts of a growth mindset and to have fun. ● ● ● Students are given the a scenario where their school is taken over by the evil Dr. Dread, with the only way out is to use their brain power before it turns to mush. By working together, and figuring out the clues, studen

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career

College and Career Awareness Escape Room | College and Career Exploration

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

This College and Career Escape Room is the perfect challenge for students to build teamwork and learn about awareness of their college and career options. Students will be exposed to college terminology, the branches of the military, and various career paths. Students are given the a scenario where there school is invade by aliens who want to learn about college and career options on earth and the only way to save everyone from infiltration is for students to work together to solve the chall

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career

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

Game of Life- budget simulation

Created by

Sarah's Science and More Store

In just one class period, your students will not only understand the importance of creating and sticking to a budget, but also practice creating one!- Students are randomly given a "career card" with correlating annual salary and average student loan debt, if applicable. - They will then use a chart to determine how much of their salary will be taken out in the form of federal tax withholding, state tax withholding, social security, and medicare. - They'll then be given a set of choice cards (

Subjects:

Economics , Life Skills, Math

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Food Truck Business Simulation Semester Project Bundle

Created by

Business Girl

Engage your students in course content with this relatable, food truck-themed project. This product incorporates many aspects of the business world including: marketing, finance, sales, advertising, business pitches, business plans, budgeting, social media, etc. This is a semester long business simulation project meant to accompany a high school business course such as Introduction to Business and Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Essentials, or Marketing I. For this project I split up the s

Subjects:

Business, Career and Technical Education, Economics

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

Walt Disney World (All 4 Disney Parks) Virtual Field Trips Bundle - Orlando, FL

Created by

TheOneRadTeacher

Incredibly detailed and exciting virtual field trip bundle to each of the four parks in Walt Disney World. There are also five supplemental handouts to accompany the virtual field trips (one for each of the four parks + a collective activity for all of WDW). This is a super fun, no prep activity that is truly immersive. You'll experience the sights and sounds of what it really feels like being at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom!* Be sure to check out the video preview.

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Budgeting Activity: Monthly Budget Project and Worksheets for Middle School

Created by

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

If you are looking for a no-prep, yet detailed budgeting activity, look no further! In this budgeting activity for Google Drive, students will create a monthly budget. This monthly budget project features the elements of career, housing, transportation, monthly expenses, and more! This activity was designed to help with budgeting for middle school students, and was implemented in an 8th grade Social Studies class, but it could easily be incorporated in a variety of subjects and grade levels. Thi

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Economics , Social Studies - History

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Projects, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

MP1

, MP4

Also included in: Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Unit Bundle | Activities and Projects

Oregon Trail: Simulation Game

Created by

VintageValdez

Super engaging slideshow game to get students thinking about what life on the Oregon Trail was like. You lead the class with 13 scenarios, and students make decisions and keep track of survival points. A great way to introduce the Oregon Trail to students. It includes 42 slides, directions, and a student handout to record survival points. I use this activity with my 8 graders a few details might need to be edited if used with younger grade levels.Takes about 1 hour.

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 12th

Types:

Games, Simulations, Lesson

Also included in: Western Expansion Games Bundle: Oregon Trail, Gold Rush, Lewis and clark

Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit

Created by

Off the Page

Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that's highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. They will learn all about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesFairy Tale Court InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteSix Classic Fairy TalesExhib

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, English Language Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Research, Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

SL.6.1b

, SL.6.1c

, SL.6.3

, SL.6.4

Budgeting Board Game for Financial Literacy - Students Practice Real Life Skills

Created by

Exceptional ELA

Empower young minds with the ultimate guide to shaping their dream lifestyle! This resource isn't just a bunch of financial planning worksheets. This game is designed to show pre-teens and teens the real-life impact of personal financial choices on their future. It's a game-changer for helping them grasp the art of budgeting as they transition into adulthood.Over the course of the game, students embark on a journey where they'll make a series of decisions, each one carrying the power to shape th

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Critical Thinking, Life Skills

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

Also included in: Life Skills Resources - Real World English Activities Resume Career Exploration

Lunch Bunch Games | Friendship Escape Room

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

This Friendship Escape Room is the perfect challenge for upper elementary and middle school students to build teamwork and learn about positive friendship skills. This challenge is meant to be given in a shorter time span than other escape rooms and is perfect for those lunch time groups! Students are given the a scenario where there school is infected with Bully Fever and to release the antidote students need to work together to solve the challenges, release the keys and solve the secret co

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Escape Room Counseling Bundle | Friendship Growth Mindset Career

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

Mock Trial Scenarios 1 - court simulation for middle school

Created by

Off the Page

Mock Trial Scenarios 1 is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students. Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills. Students will learn about the judicial system as they participate in a mock trial of their own.This resource includes:Teacher NotesCourt InstructionsCourt Procedures and EtiquetteCasesTemplate for the Prosecutio

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, English Language Arts, Oral Communication

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Research, Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

SL.6.1b

, SL.6.1c

, SL.6.3

, SL.6.4

Middle School Escape Room | Middle School Transition Lesson

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

Are your kids nervous about starting middle school? Do they have questions about what's going to be different, how hard it is or how they can make new friends? This Escape To Middle School is a fun transition activity for students starting middle school that will help them feel more at ease with the transition headed their way. Students will explore the differences between elementary school and middle school and look at ways to find success as a student in their new building.●●● To begin the

Subjects:

Back to School, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Middle School Transition Bundle | Transition to Middle School

CELLS CSI Investigation - Examining Plant and Animal Cells

Created by

iTeachSTEM

*TOP SELLING ITEM* In this lesson, students will be given a mystery to solve, based on their knowledge of cells. To solve the mystery, they need to know the major differences between plant and animal cells. Students apply their knowledge to a "real-life" scenario in which they must classify cells as plant or animal. Students will record their conclusions in a forensic lab report similar to one that could be used in court. This is an excellent activity for the end of a unit on plant and animal ce

Subjects:

Biology, Critical Thinking, Science

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Realistic Budgeting Project for High School

Created by

Heels and High School

Empower Financial Literacy with Realistic Budgeting Project for High School Students! Transform your classroom into a hub of real-world financial skills with our comprehensive Realistic Budgeting Project designed specifically for high school students. Real Prices, Real Decisions! Foster practical decision-making with insights into real expenses from reputable providers. Students gain insights into real prices from reputable companies, fostering practical financial decision-making.Key Features:Ca

Subjects:

Life Skills, Math, Word Problems

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

College and Career Awareness Activities/Budgeting/Personal Financial Literacy

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

Want an engaging Career Lesson that will help kids understand the connection between lifestyle and salary? This Adulting Lesson is a great addition to any career and college awareness program. Students will learn all about budgeting and financial management as they enter the adult world, obtain a career, get paid a salary, make lifestyle choices, and pay bills. It's not until the end will they figure out if they can stay within a budget.●●● Students are given a career with a salary. Their sa

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, For All Subjects, School Counseling

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Middle School Classroom Guidance Lessons Bundle | SEL Counseling Lessons

Escape Room Solve the Mystery Challenge | Teamwork Activity | Breakout Game

Created by

Two Sharp Pencils

Bring the fun and excitement of a breakout room to your classroom! This cross curricular mystery challenge will have your students engaged, investigating and challenged from start to finish without the need of complicated locks or boxes. Students will work their way through 4 clues, each time they complete the clue challenge, they eliminate a suspect. You can use this as an introduction to teaching mysteries or a review day game!This is the PRINTABLE VERSION, the DIGITAL VERSION is available her

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Problem Solving

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: Mystery Activities Bundle | Escape Room | Graphic Organizers | Early Finishers

Personal Finance Unit - PBL Simulation - Print and Google™ Drive

Created by

Desktop Learning Adventures

If you’re looking for a way to teach life skills that gives kids the opportunity to see what it’s like to have the financial responsibilities of an adult, this Project-based Learning Simulation is it! In this financial literacy unit, kids will confront the challenges we all face as they try to make their money last the month, while paying the usual bills, and hoping to dodge those unpleasant surprises that sneak up on us from time to time. *** 7-16-2021 BIG Announcement! The digital version of P

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Math

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Unit Plans, Simulations

CCSS:

6.NS.B.3

, 6.NS.C.5

, 7.EE.B.3

, RI.6.7

, W.6.2

...

Also included in: Personal Finance Unit - PBL Simulation - Money Crack the Code Bundle

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

Wants and Needs Sort - 1st grade Social Studies Needs vs Wants Activities

Created by

Katelyn's Learning Studio

These interactive needs vs wants activities are perfect to teach your students about wants and needs, and to help them understand the consequences of choosing wants vs needs in real-life situations.PACKED with everything you need! Includes a lesson plan, simulation activity with teacher script, vocabulary aid, sorting activities, critical thinking worksheet, and writing activity.Description:This fun interactive activity sends students on an adventure simulation as they pack their backpacks with

Subjects:

Character Education, Critical Thinking, Social Studies - History

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative

Created by

The Alternative Way to Pre-K

The Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative helps ease students' anxiety by saying goodbye to family members and going to school by reviewing emotions and things that could make them feel better. This social story includes options for various family members and modes of transportation. How I use this resource: I keep one copy at school to reinforce and school and provide one copy at home for families to read before coming to school.Family members included:momdadparentsgrandma grandpa

Subjects:

Early Intervention, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Simulations

Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Disneyland in Anaheim, CA Virtual Field Trip - Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Created by

TheOneRadTeacher

Incredibly detailed and exciting virtual field trip to Disneyland in California. There are two types of supplemental handouts to accompany the virtual field trip. No prep!* Be sure to check out the video preview.*The trip is on Google Slides. It can easily be linked to your Google Classroom, website or other digital platforms for students to enjoy! This virtual field trip has video clips linked from YouTube. If your school/district does not allow for videos from YouTube, you will be unable to ut

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, For All Subjects

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Activities, Simulations

The Tell-tale Heart Mock Trial - Edgar Allan Poe - Real life and Speaking Skills

Created by

Exceptional ELA

Ignite your students' passion for "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe with this immersive Mock Trial! Turn your classroom into a thrilling courtroom drama where the lines between fiction and reality blur. Prepare for an educational experience that will leave your students spellbound and craving more!Watch as your students step into the shoes of the characters, ready to take on the roles of the narrator, police officers, mental health psychiatrist, and more in a riveting courtroom showdown.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Oral Communication

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Simulations

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.6

, SL.8.1