Simulations

This Civil War unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the American Civil War.I’ve made these Civil War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, The Emancipation Proclamation, Gettysburg, and Reconstruction. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Civil War lessons are filled with engaging activities, and students will never do the same ac

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Criminal Justice - Law, Halloween, Writing

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

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Elections - Voting, Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History

Candy Bar Elections

Created by

Learning with the Lews

Looking for a mini unit to teach students about the election process? Look no further. . .With candy bar elections, students hold primaries and a general election while persuading their classmates to vote for the best candy in the "Chocolate" or "Chewy" parties.Includes election vocabulary, introduction to the election process, and a rubric for persuasive speech.If you like this, teach your students about the Presidential candidates with our "Election Extravaganza"Please rate this product &

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Simulations

Oregon Trail Simulation (Print and Digital)

Created by

History Gal

This Oregon Trail activity simulates the obstacles faced by pioneers traveling westward. This student favorite is also a great cross-curricular activity as students have to buy supplies and manage their budget. And, it fits great into any westward expansion lesson.It includes:-47 slide Oregon Trail simulation game (PowerPoint, and Google Slide versions are included)-Oregon Trail supply price list (2 pages, also includes fillable PDF and Google Drive versions so students can type on the documents

Subjects:

U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Government, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

, RH.9-10.4

Also included in: Western Expansion of United States Bundle (Texas,Gold Rush,Mexican American War)

Classroom Government Simulation- Making U.S. Government Relevant for Kids

Created by

Melissa Shutler

NEW April 2020- I have added a digital component to this pack! There is an interactive Google Slides activity included!This unit makes U.S. government more fun to teach and easier for students to understand. In this unit, students will learn about the different layers of government (federal, state, and local) and the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) by comparing it to the leaders in a school.1. Students will create the identity of the classroom. - They will

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Projects, Simulations

Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

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This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe

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5th - 8th

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Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

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This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Middle Passage Transatlantic Slave Trade Primary Source Investigation

Created by

History with Mr E

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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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Ancient History, Government, World History

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Julius Caesar Assassination CSI Investigation | Ancient Rome | Digital Ready!

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Julius Caesar CSI investigation, students take on the role of an investigator as they read testimony (compiled from primary and secondary evidence) related to Caesar's assassination. Ultimately, students seek to understand why Caesar was killed and who may have played a role. Students hear and learn from Cleopatra, Nicolaus of Damascus, Suetonius, Octavian, Mark Antony, Marcus Brutus, Sulla, and others. Students investigate their words and study their relationship to Caesar to gather de

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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Also included in: CSI World History Ancient Civilizations Tut, Maya, Shakespeare, Caesar, Atlantis

French and Indian War Activity Scenarios, Notes, PowerPoint

Created by

History with Mr E

In this French and Indian War PowerPoint, perspectives, and guided notes activity, students analyze a variety of scenarios to understand the cause behind the French and Indian War! Students begin by discussing the idea of war, how war is avoidable, when it might be necessary, and the positive and negative consequences of it. Then, students read short perspectives to understand the role of colonists, the British, members of the Ohio Company, and the French in the conflict of the French and Indi

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5th - 8th

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CCSS:

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Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

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This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I

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5th - 8th

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Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

Growth Mindset Escape Room (Middle School and High School)

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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, Printables, Simulations

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

Day and Night Earth's Rotation Activity

Created by

Captivate Science

Rotation, Day and Night and Time Zones become clear with this spinning paper model perfect for Interactive Notebooks (INBs). This lesson plan and hands-on simulation involves students spinning a mini-model of the Earth as it experiences daylight and darkness. It gives kids a visual representation of why we have time zones! Includes: Lesson Plan Spinner Printable Student worksheet Teacher Answer Key Check out the preview document to see the paper Earth spinner included in this product. Do

Subjects:

Astronomy, Science

Grades:

4th - 7th

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FREE Classroom Economy Pack

Created by

Laura Candler

Classroom Economy Pack offers classroom money patterns in a variety of denominations as well as directions for setting up a Classroom Economy system. You'll find ideas for staging class auctions and other reward programs. Perfect for fostering financial literacy and for teaching kids how to manage money! This freebie also includes patterns for writing checks, a bank transaction record, and "brain bucks" to use as rewards. Laura Candler, Classroom Economy system, classroom cash, class money, cl

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Classroom Management, Economics , Life Skills

Grades:

K - 6th

Types:

Printables, Simulations

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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: Escape Room Challenge Bundle | Breakout Games | Teamwork Challenges

American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

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This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

HEREDITY Creature Features - Inherited and Environmental Traits

Created by

iTeachSTEM

Use this simple but highly engaging activity to help students make the connection between inherited traits and the similarities between parents and their offspring. Students will flip a coin to simulate the genetic traits being passed on to the offspring of two made-up “parent” creatures. File Includes: Teacher Instructions Parent Creatures Posters Student Sheets Answer Key Sample Student Work _____________________________________________________________________________ Follow me for more gre

Subjects:

Biology, Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

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Virtual Field Trip National Park Bundle no prep!

Created by

Teach or Travel

★ 3 Virtual Field Trips! National Park Edition ★Visit Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Everglades National Park!Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! Use them as a preview to any science unit OR have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'!NO PREP! Just share your screen and present the slides. ☺These trips are designed for grade K - 5, I included multiple options for certain slides, easy to differentiate,

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Other (Science), Science

Grades:

K - 5th

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Teaching In the Fast Lane

Water Cycle Activity

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Water Cycle Activity that makes a great project for studying the water cycle! This dice simulation represents the way water droplets move throughout the water cycle with complete randomness. The movement-based activity is a great way to get students ready to write about their learning with the included narrative prompt and rubric. Looking for a way to integrate writing into your science curriculum? This dice simulation is a great way to reinforce the science concept of the water cycle while conn

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Science Dice Simulation with Writing Connection Bundle

Measure-Thon - Measurement Project Based Learning

Created by

Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

This math simulation is the perfect culminating activity and alternative assessment to measure your students’ understanding of second grade length measurement concepts. During the Measure-Thon math simulation, your students (AKA Mathletes) will compete in four measuring events. They will test their physical strength as they blow, kick, flick and toss a small puff ball through the air, and their mental power as they measure the distance their puff ball travels using centimeters, inches and feet.

Subjects:

Math, Measurement

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Projects, Simulations

CCSS:

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Also included in: Measurement Math Enrichment Bundle for Second Grade

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Life Skills, Math

Grades:

6th - 9th

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