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Are you looking for a fun, interactive way to teach the impact of the Black Death on medieval Europe and how it paved the way for the Renaissance? Would You Survive the Black Death simulation is designed to get students actively involved in decision-making, critical thinking, and historical empathy as they lead a village through one of history’s deadliest pandemics. Students begin by selecting one of eight unique medieval village profiles, each with different strengths and weaknesses. They’ll th

Kick off your year with an engaging, meaningful activity that introduces students to the G.R.A.P.E.S. framework (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure) while helping you learn more about your students! In this back-to-school assignment, students apply each element of G.R.A.P.E.S. to their own lives. It’s the perfect way to build classroom connections, introduce a year-long historical thinking tool, and launch your interactive notebooks or digital learning plat

Bring the Silk Road to life with this Ancient China Silk Road simulation and interactive activity designed for middle school world history. In this trade simulation, students take on the role of a Han Dynasty envoy leading a caravan across deserts, mountains, and bustling trade cities while balancing Profit and Security through high stakes decisions. Students begin their journey in Chang’an with limited supplies and a caravan of camels. Each scenario challenges them to choose routes, negotiate t

Bring Ancient Mesopotamia to life with this interactive simulation activity designed for middle school social studies. In this Ancient Mesopotamia simulation, students guide a household through historic challenges and make high-stakes decisions that affect their Surplus and Authority in one of the world’s first civilizations. Students begin by choosing one of eight unique household profiles, each with different starting strengths and weaknesses. Throughout the simulation, they face 10 historical

Are your students plagiarizing by using ChatGPT on their assignments or homework? This product has everything you need to introduce and address the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the classroom. Tackle the issue head on with a 14 slide Google Slides Overview of what AI is as well as how it should and shouldn't be used in a middle school classroom. This product includes 2 interactive activities: A "Can AI Do That?" worksheet as well as an "AI Cheating or Not?" activity. In the "Can AI Do

Looking for a way to start your Middle School Ancient or World History class with GRAPES and vocabulary? This bundle has everything you need for a smooth start to the school year! ✅ This bundle includes:First Day of School GRAPES Icebreaker activitiesGRAPES of Me Get to Know You ActivityIntroduction to Middle School Social Studies Vocabulary TermsBONUS Activity- Classroom Scavenger Hunt✅ First Day of School GRAPES Icebreaker activities: Looking for an activity to do on the first day of Social S

✨Bring West African history to life with this Gold Salt Trade simulation and interactive activity. In this Trans Sahara trade simulation, students build a village in the kingdoms of Ghana, Mali, or Songhai and make decisions that earn or cost them gold as they navigate trade, taxes, and survival along the trade routes. Students are grouped into villages and face 15 real-world inspired scenarios where their choices will earn—or cost—them precious “gold flakes.” Along the way, they’ll gain a deep

Bring Ancient India to life with this Maurya Empire simulation and interactive activity designed for middle school world history. In this Ancient India simulation, students step into the dramatic reign of Ashoka as they navigate real historical choices that affect their Dharma and Power during one of India’s most influential eras. Students begin by choosing one of eight unique profiles, each with different starting strengths and weaknesses. Throughout the simulation, they face 10 historically in

Are you looking for an engaging, interactive way to teach life during the Civil War and Reconstruction from a civilian perspective? Would You Survive Life During the Civil War Era is a decision-based Civil War simulation that places students in the role of a household living in Kentucky, a border state, as the nation moves from division to war and into an uncertain peace. This interactive history simulation challenges students to think critically about survival, cause and effect, and how war imp

Bring Feudal Japan to life with this Feudal Japan simulation and interactive activity designed for middle school world history. In this samurai simulation, students step into the rigid social hierarchy and warrior culture of the Kamakura shogunate and make high-stakes decisions that affect their Honor and Survival. In this interactive classroom activity, students take on roles within samurai households in medieval Japan. Each scenario challenges their loyalty, strategy, and resourcefulness as th

Teach Early Humans, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient India, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and the Silk Road with this Ancient History Simulation Game Bundle! This collection includes 9+ immersive Would You Survive decision-making simulations that help students experience Ancient Civilizations through high-stakes choices, cause and effect, and interactive learning.Each simulation places students inside real historical scenarios where their choices shape the outcome. Students track reso

This product is perfect for small group MTSS (RTI) interventions! It includes 5 different fictional short stories (middle school reading passages) that focus on various literary themes. Students are also tasked with identifying pieces of text evidence that supports their reasoning for the theme that they chose. Each story also comes with 5 additional reading comprehension questions focusing on literary elements such as plot, setting, character, conflict as well as vocabulary practice. The them

Bring the Italian Renaissance to life with this Renaissance simulation and interactive activity designed for middle school world history. In this Italian Renaissance simulation, students step into the roles of powerful patron families competing for Prestige and Fortune in the city of Florence while navigating art, innovation, faith, and competition that defined this remarkable era. As students make choices about wealth, power, creativity, and influence, they experience firsthand how the Renaissa

Bring the First Crusade to life with this Medieval Crusades simulation and interactive activity designed for middle school world history. In this First Crusade simulation, students step into the role of a Crusader and make high stakes decisions about Honor and Supplies as they travel from Europe to the Holy Land through real historical challenges. Teaching the Crusades can be difficult because the geography, complex alliances, and sequence of events may feel distant to students. This simulation

Looking for an easy way to apply GRAPES to your unit on Ancient Rome? With this stations activity (digital or paper option) your students will dive into engaging, standards-based stations that cover Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure—while building critical reading and thinking skills along the way. This resource is packed with informational texts, built-in ELA strategies like text evidence and cause & effect, and hands-on tasks that bring Ancient Rome

Looking for an unforgettable way to teach your students about life in Ancient Rome and Greece? This bundle includes four immersive simulations that transport your students directly into the ancient world—through crisis, survival, leadership, and decision-making. Perfect for middle schoolers, each simulation is structured around real historical context and student-led engagement. In the Would You Survive Series, students will choose a character or community, face a series of high-stakes scenario

Bring your entire World History curriculum to life with this growing collection of Would You Survive simulation games. This complete bundle includes immersive, decision-making activities covering Early Humans, Ancient Civilizations, Medieval History, the Renaissance, and the Age of Exploration. Each simulation places students inside real historical scenarios where their choices shape the outcome, making World History memorable, meaningful, and highly engaging for middle school students.Perfect f

Transport your students straight into the heart of the Roman Empire with this immersive Daily Life in Ancient Rome simulation! Perfect for middle school classrooms, this activity allows students to step into the sandals of Roman citizens—patricians, plebeians, enslaved workers, senators, soldiers, merchants, and more. Students are each assigned one of 25 unique first-person journal entries, representing a wide range of individuals living during the Pax Romana. From an aqueduct builder to a pri

Bring Ancient Athens to life with this Athens simulation and interactive activity designed for middle school world history. In this civic decision making simulation, students step into the world of classical Athens and navigate the challenges of democracy, trade, art, and daily life while making choices that affect their standing and success. In this classroom activity, students assume the roles of Athenian citizens, traders, and metics as they face high-stakes choices about law, civic duties, m

Bring Ancient Greece to life with this Spartan simulation and interactive activity designed for middle school world history. In this high-engagement simulation, students step into the sandals of Spartan trainees in the agoge, the rigorous military training system that shaped Sparta’s warrior society. Through decision-making and survival-style game play, students earn Strength and Honor as they face ten immersive scenarios. Students must make tough choices: Should they cheat to win a wrestling ma