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7th grade drama simulations for Gifted and Talented

Preview of Mock Trial Preparation and Script

Mock Trial Preparation and Script

This product includes graphic organizers to help your students gather ideas and information to present in a formal trial-like manner. You can use any literature story or informational text with this packet. Put a character or a historical figure on trial for crimes they've committed. The possibilities are endless!You will receive:Printable pages that can be used to create a packet specialized for both the Prosecution team and the Defense Team.A script to help move the trial along in a manner tha
Preview of Zombie Task Force Simulation for Model United Nations BUNDLE

Zombie Task Force Simulation for Model United Nations BUNDLE

Get students debating and engaged in Model UN with this fun Zombie Task Force simulation! This bundle includes everything you will need to host an effective Model UN simulation. The comprehensive Zombie Task Force Simulation Slides presentation will walk your students through the process from learning what it means to be a delegate to successfully writing a resolution. Resources and graphic organizers are provided for each step of the process. This is a great way to kick off your club or unit! S
Preview of Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play

Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play

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
Preview of Gifted and Talented - Living on Your Own:  Lessons in Financial Responsibility

Gifted and Talented - Living on Your Own: Lessons in Financial Responsibility

Created by
Learning Highway
Challenge your gifted and talented to play the “game of life” and survive financially during their first year in college. This concept-based unit allows students to “earn” an inheritance from a distant relative by repurposing items from a barn. With this “money,” students find affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, and other essentials. Then the “game of life begins with monthly reoccurring expenses, opportunities to buy additional necessities and/or wants, as well as challenges or o
Preview of Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash

Gifted Crime Scene Investigation Activity The Case of the Missing Cash

This highly engaging crime scene investigation activity will have your students using their critical thinking skills as they critically read and analyze witness testimonies, view and evaluate evidence, and draw inferences to determine the motive and identity of the person guilty of robbing a bank. Higher-level thinking skills will be practiced while investigating the crime scene, as students form a hypothesis about who committed the crime, establish a motive, and then justify their hypothesis b
Preview of Create your own civilization based off of 'Weslandia'

Create your own civilization based off of 'Weslandia'

Created by
Travel Chick
Create your own civilization based off of the book 'Weslandia'. Students will use their social studies knowledge to create their own utopian society. Your students will have a blast taking knowledge that they have previously learned about and applying it to their new civilization! Their creativity will amaze you!!!! ***UPDATED!!!!*** More creatively designed! More rubric options! Teacher information page included Curriculum: CCSS Writing: W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.10 Social Studies: geog
Preview of Class Escape Problem Solving Game

Class Escape Problem Solving Game

Created by
Erin Smith ELA
Modeled after the popular "Escape" games in many cities around the country, this classroom version prompts students to work together as a class to solve puzzles, connect the clues, and crack the code! This is a great activity for the first week of school to encourage teamwork and help students get to know each other and the classroom. Your students will be totally engaged in this hands-on challenge! You will need the following tools: - tape - color printer - scissors or paper cutter - white c
Preview of The Mystery of Harris Burdick Simulation

The Mystery of Harris Burdick Simulation

Engage your students in an exciting mystery simulation based on Chris Van Allsburg's book (The Mysteries of Harris Burdick) where YOU become the Chief of Police, and your students become first-rate detectives! Students will delve into a mystery that at first seems to have no solution, but through open-ended questioning and investigation through role-play, your students will come to a conclusion and arrest the culprit — maybe. Every mystery is different since the students use their creativity to
Preview of Class Escape: Halloween Edition

Class Escape: Halloween Edition

Created by
Erin Smith ELA
My students loved my original Class Escape, so I created the HALLOWEEN EDITION when they begged me to make another! Modeled after the popular "Escape" games in many cities around the country, this classroom version prompts students to work together as a class to solve puzzles, connect the clues, and crack the code! Your students will be totally engaged in this hands-on, Halloween-themed challenge! You will need the following tools: - tape - color printer (preferred) or regular printer - scisso
Preview of Choose Your Adventure: Dystopia

Choose Your Adventure: Dystopia

Immerse your students in the world of Dystopian literature with this "Choose Your Adventure" activity! Students are inserted into the story as the protagonist and are given a series of choices that will determine their fate. There are 74 choices and 28 possible endings! They must navigate through social classes, a rebellion, totalitarian rule, and a dubious government. Use as a hook activity for a novel, a genre study, or to accompany another dystopian text!
Preview of Stock Market Game - Interactive Activity to Purchase, Trade and Track Stocks

Stock Market Game - Interactive Activity to Purchase, Trade and Track Stocks

Economics by itself? Boring. Economics with a competition and prize involved? Now we're talking!I created this activity to enrich my Sixth Grade Social Studies unit on Economics. I begin by teaching about the stock market, going over vocab and practicing calculating stocks/broker's commision. If your students have a basic understanding of the stock market, then this is the perfect next step. The object is to have your students purchase stocks (while paying you - their broker - a 5% commiss
Preview of Defining Leadership & Creating Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Defining Leadership & Creating Tomorrow's Leaders Today

In a democratic society, choosing effected leaders is an essential criterion for citizens. In this activity, students will explore leadership qualities that are essential for a strong leader, not only in the government, but also in all facets of life. Through understanding what makes a leader, students are then able to model those traits and become leaders themselves. Students will explore leadership through analyzing ambiguous information about major leaders throughout history. Using that limit
Preview of High Engagement Murder Mystery Classroom Activity! (Murder at the Dance)

High Engagement Murder Mystery Classroom Activity! (Murder at the Dance)

This "whodunit" style classroom murder mystery game will have your students collecting and evaluating information, making inferences, identifying red herrings, practicing speaking and listening skills and so much more! This activity will have your students' full attention as they try to find the "killer" at the homecoming dance. This interactive activity includes all necessary pieces to run your own murder mystery game in the classroom!Setting the Scene: During the homecoming dance, the dead bod
Preview of Learning Disabilities Simulations- Social Emotional Learning for Students

Learning Disabilities Simulations- Social Emotional Learning for Students

Every classroom in the world is comprised of students who learn differently. Our students are surrounded by peers who have learning disabilities, speech disorders, attention deficits, and more!  Are we teaching our kids about these differences?  Are we equipping them to help their peers and show empathy towards them?  Have we empowered those who learn differently?In this 4-part simulation, students will gain an understanding of how some kids learn, struggle, and feel during parts of their learni
Preview of Public Speaking and Debate Activities for Middle and High School

Public Speaking and Debate Activities for Middle and High School

Help your students build their confidence while having fun with this collection of public speaking and debate activities. These games and exercises would be great for middle or high school Model United Nations, English, and drama classes, or for use in any context in which students practice speech and argumentation. Instructions for 22 different activities are included, along with hundreds of prompt and topic ideas. Activities included: The Bowl of DestinyFight the FillerSynergistic SpeechesTalk
Preview of Jamestown Colony and the New World Primary Source Play With Worksheet

Jamestown Colony and the New World Primary Source Play With Worksheet

Jamestown Colony and the New World Primary Source Play With Worksheet This fantastic, amusing worksheet includes a short scene from a play called "Eastward Hoe" that was performed in England in 1604. In the scene, a captain tells them all sorts of outlandish lies to entice two men to move to Virginia. This is a great activity to have your students act out in class! My students loved this and even used some hilarious British accents to add to the scene. It is a fantastic way to introduce stude
Preview of Florida 7th Grade Civics Simulations Bundle 11 Total -SS.7.CG.1.1-SS.7.CG.1.11

Florida 7th Grade Civics Simulations Bundle 11 Total -SS.7.CG.1.1-SS.7.CG.1.11

Created by
The Gifted Coach
Welcome to our series of simulations designed to deepen your understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. Throughout history, these fundamental concepts have shaped societies, influenced governance structures, and defined the rights and responsibilities of citizens. In each simulation, you will explore different aspects of government and law, delving into historical events, constitutional principles, and political ideologies that have shaped th
Preview of Fall of Rome and Rise of Middle Ages A Play

Fall of Rome and Rise of Middle Ages A Play

Created by
Mrs. Wood 2003
The purpose of this activity is to help students identify and understand the causes and effects of the Fall of the Roman empire. Students will participate in a play in which the Roman emperor continually taxes his people into poverty and then enslaves those unable to pay. Students will understand how the Emperor’s financial policies led to the Middle Ages and the conditions of serfdom for many poor people of the empire. Students will also understand the reasons barbarians attacked Rome, leadin
Preview of Ice Breaker- Deserted Island

Ice Breaker- Deserted Island

This activity is used as a collaboration, critical thinking, get-to-know-you, and/or problem solving activity. For the activity students are deserted on an island left only with the given list of items. The students must follow the listed perimeters and use only the listed items (and their byproducts) to survive and escape using reasonable means. Your students will impress you with their critical thinking skills and ability to find a way to survive under purposefully complex and difficult ci
Preview of M&M Color Theory- Lighting Activities

M&M Color Theory- Lighting Activities

Created by
TechieDunklee
Give your students a fun and tasty activity while learning the physics of color theory! Stage Lighting Design affects pigments of color in costume and scenery, and occasionally makeup and props. Let them learn about the affects of lighting color and pigment color using M&Ms (or skittles for some). In addition, I added a second activity to analyze, discuss, and reflect as a lighting designer for Broadway shows choosing colors to use onstage. This assignment has 2 worksheets for the student ac
Preview of Dealing with the Shark Tank:  Entrepreneurship Project

Dealing with the Shark Tank: Entrepreneurship Project

This project was recently completed with two all gifted classes as a part of an economics unit (a 4th grade class and a 5th grade class). The students absolutely loved the unit, and they all retained the important information as proven by their assessments. This could be modified and used in the middle school classroom as well. This project includes a simulation where students are involved in inventing a better product (such as making gym shoes better by adding springs in them). They use
Preview of Shakespeare in Court: Romeo & Juliet Mock Trial Experience

Shakespeare in Court: Romeo & Juliet Mock Trial Experience

Transform your classroom into a courtroom with this immersive "Romeo and Juliet Mock Trial" resource! Designed for middle and high school students, this comprehensive package offers a unique twist on Shakespeare's timeless tale, providing an interactive way for students to explore legal concepts while delving deeper into the characters and themes of the play.Key Features:Character Pages:Dive into the minds of Romeo, Juliet, and other key characters with detailed character pages that guide studen
Preview of High Engagement Murder Mystery & Whodunit Classroom Activities GROWING BUNDLE!

High Engagement Murder Mystery & Whodunit Classroom Activities GROWING BUNDLE!

These "whodunit" style classroom murder mystery games will have your students collecting and evaluating information, making inferences, identifying red herrings, practicing speaking and listening skills and so much more! This activity will have your students' full attention as they try to find the "killer" or "culprit" at the homecoming dance or winter formal. These interactive activities include all necessary pieces to run your own murder mystery or whodunit game in the classroom!Murder at the
Preview of Food Truck Project Simulation - STEM Economics and Design

Food Truck Project Simulation - STEM Economics and Design

Food Truck Project may be used alternately as an independent study, for small groups, or engage the entire class in a cross-curricular simulation. All instructions are written so that students working independently may take direction on their own with minimal teacher support. Teacher notes are provided to support teachers in guiding students when needed. The Food Truck Project is presented as a series of sub-units, best used in the order they appear, but adjustable to time available by selective
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