Elementary Programs Simulations for Microsoft
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French and Indian War Readings and Scenario Activity: Guided Notes PowerPoint
This French and Indian War lesson includes an engaging background readings and scenario activity, guided notes, and a PowerPoint activity to teach the different perspectives and outcomes of the French and Indian War. This activity kicks off class with a discussion on "war" and what causes it (and if war can be avoided) before diving into an indepth analysis of the different players involved in the French and Indian War. This activity is guaranteed to get students discussing who is at fault fo
5th - 8th
Native Americans, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+4
Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative
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 grand
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Social Narrative Growing Bundle
Economics Project, Shark Tank slides - Middle School
10 guided slides for Google Slides in .pptx format for students participating in economics lesson in Shark Tank-like teacher-driven lesson. Students select a good or service, to be complete over a 4 day period with the pitch on day 5. Want to reach other modalities? Permit students to make a mock-up of their product at home to share on day 5 when presenting. Rubric available in the package option.
5th - 9th
Economics
Also included in: Economics Project Package, Shark Tank Project
Theme Park Design Project, Create a Theme Park Stem Unit for Middle School
f you’re looking for a project that actually gets students excited to come to class, this is it. Imagineering Your World is a hands-on, no-prep theme park design project that turns your classroom into a creative design studio. Over the course of several weeks, students step into the role of Imagineers as they design themed lands, develop original attractions, and bring characters to life using storytelling, engineering, and design thinking. This project consistently hooks students who love to
5th - 10th
Computer Science - Technology, Creative Writing, Graphic Arts
NGSS
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
+1
Book Tasting Menu Worksheet Placemat Activity Book Report Choice Board Projects
Use these Book Tasting Menu Worksheets for a 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA class activity. Edit the two book tasting menu options on PowerPoint and share a placemat, book report choice board, and additional reading activities with students on Google Slides or by printing the PDF pages. This resource is great for elementary teachers who want to help their students find new books to read. I like hosting a Book Tasting Event at the start of new literature units. This helps me form small group book st
3rd - 5th
Classroom Community, Reading, Reading Strategies
Survivor Island Challenge- Cooperative Learning Survival Activity
Bring teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving to life with this engaging Survivor Island Challenge! Students work together after a fictional plane crash scenario to make survival decisions, debate priorities, and create a rescue plan while practicing collaboration and communication skills. This highly engaging activity encourages students to defend their reasoning, work as a team, and think critically through real-world survival situations and challenge cards. Perfect for: Team Buildin
4th - 9th
Not Subject Specific
Robot Activity: A Hands-On Introduction to Programming Logic
Bring coding to life with this interactive Robot Activity, designed to help students understand the fundamentals of programming logic through hands-on, collaborative play. Perfect for elementary, middle, and beginner high school classrooms, this activity transforms students into programmers, announcers, and robots as they learn the importance of clear, precise instructions. What’s Included:A complete, ready-to-use PowerPoint presentation with clear teacher tips, role cards, and examples.Structu
3rd - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
NGSS
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, HS-ETS1-1
Ancient Egypt Mummy Project
This is a project that will give students a hands-on simulation experience by having them create and design their own mummy. I used to do this with my middle schoolers one of my favorite projects we would do during the year. Could easily be used in high school or higher education. It includes a writing component as well as a hands-on project for tactile learners.
5th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
African History, Ancient History, World History
Coping Skill Scenarios
70 coping skill scenarios to discuss with your child - all scenarios are no more than 6 sentences in length - comes with coping skill choices for your child to choose from during discussions - scenarios elementary specific
K - 5th
Character Education, School Psychology, Social Emotional Learning
Severe Weather Public Service Announcement PBL
In this fun, interactive PBL students choose a destination somewhere around the world to "travel to." The learners research the location's climate and weather data and then focus on what types of severe weather (hurricanes, blizzards, tornadoes, etc.) are encountered in that area. Students then create a PSA (Public Service Announcement) to help inform citizens of their location on how to prepare for this type of severe weather. Students choose from a menu of delivery options on how to present th
2nd - 5th
Earth Sciences, Science
Math Role-Playing Game (Trip Planners): Travel Cards 1-20
Trip Planners is a role-playing game that integrates math, geography, and writing. Students begin with a folder that includes an expense ledger, spiral notebook for journal writing, laminated United States road map, and a United States road atlas. Using the laminated road map, students plan a cross-country road trip. Next, students begin with $5,000 in their expense ledger. Students randomly choose a travel card. Each travel card represents one day of traveling on the road and include food
4th - 8th
Decimals, Math, Writing-Expository
Noodle Sabor- Keep a Steady Beat
Keeping a Steady Beat with a popular VR game videos and Pool NoodlesStudents will practice keeping a steady beat by participating in an interactive music and movement activity inspired by a popular VR-style YouTube videos. Using pool noodles as pretend VR controllers, students will move along with the music and visual cues on the screen, pretending to slice the beats as they appear in the videos. Throughout the activity, students will focus on matching their movements to the steady pulse of the
PreK - 8th
Music
Forces Lab Stations
In this lab station activity, students will move around the classroom exploring different topics related to motion and force, such as Newton’s laws of motion, common forces like gravity, friction, and air resistance, and the law of conservation of momentum. Students will use the materials and instructions provided at each station to conduct demonstrations of motion and force phenomena and will record their observations and make inferences. Each phenomenon observed will be discussed later as a cl
3rd - 8th
General Science, Physical Science, Physics
CCSS, NGSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, 3-PS2-1
+6
Calm Down Choice Board
The Calm Down Choice Board allows students to choose what would make them feel better to calm down. This symbolated text resource includes eight board options, with the ability to customize the number of choice options you would like to provide, and nine choice options in color and B & W. If there is a calm down choice you would like that is not included please email me. This resource is also part of the Calm Down Kit Bundle. This is perfect for early readers in your preschool, pre-k, kindergat
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Calm Down Kit
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 selecti
4th - 7th
Economics , Engineering
CCSS, NGSS
5.MD.B.2
, RL.5.1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
+1
Also included in: SIMULATIONS Real-World Projects GATE Bundle Gifted
Animal Shelter Business Development Simulation (Gifted 3-5)
This activity set was designed for use in a third through fifth grade gifted resource room. Students research, design, and plan for an animal shelter to house 10 dogs that are randomly assigned. Using these dogs students:
<>complete a research matrix on common dog breeds.
<>design a "blueprint" for the animal shelter using graph paper, measurements, and requirements. (Because this is usually the first simulation I use each year, the measurements are kept to squares.)
<>figur
3rd - 6th
Math
Step by Step Geocaching Template for Students
I recently wrote and received a grant to purchase Garmin eTex 10 GPS units for my Geography Club at my elementary school. This product is a template that I created with step by step instructions that shows students how to key in and use a GPS device to locate geocaches. Once you have the GPS coordinates of a hidden cache, you can type them into this template. Then your students can begin this global scavenger hunt. I have attached four different sheet with groups A, B, C, and D. You can cre
4th - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Geography, Instructional Technology
Trip Planners II - Math Role-Playing Game: Travel Cards 21-40
More hilarious and wacky fun featuring more complex math problem solving travel cards! This is a math role-playing game that integrates math problem solving, adding and subtracting money amounts, multiplying money amounts, geography, and writing. Students solve real-world problems as they travel using a road atlas. This compliments travel cards 1-20. Expense ledge template included.
Meets common core math standards for Grade 5: Numbers & Operations in Base Ten and Grade 6: The Number System. Me
3rd - 8th
Decimals, Math, Writing
IB PYP Classroom Job Application
This fully customizable job application allows students to develop community, independence and ownership over the classroom. Students learn about the process of applying for a job by applying for classroom jobs that they would be interested in. Each classroom job is aligned with the PYP transdisciplinary skills required.
2nd - 6th
Avoidance Case Scenarios
These are seven case scenarios that you can use in your health class associated with lessons about substance use and abuse. Students will re-enact these scenarios and come up with solutions. This is a great activity for kin-esthetic learners!
4th - 6th
Drama, Health
HASHTAGCHOICES-RESOLVING CONFLICT
A world without conflict would be a beautiful thing! But the reality is, we encounter- and must learn to work through-tense situations on a regular basis. In HASHTAGCHOICES-RESOLVING CONFLICT, we walk students through how to transform difficult differences of opinion into compromises that work for all involved. HASHTAGCHOICES-RESOLVING CONFICT is a stand-alone scenario. It is highly recommended this be accompanied by the initial INTRO TO HASHTAGCHOICES-HOME VERSION
3rd - 6th
Viking Runes Lesson | Norse Codebreaking
Viking Runes Lesson | Norse Codebreaking | Gr 4–8Getting students to move beyond surface-level engagement and actually interpret historical sources can be a challenge. This hands-on Viking runes lesson tackles that by turning students into codebreakers, decoding messages and uncovering what runes reveal about Norse society, beliefs, and daily life. Designed for middle and high school classrooms, it builds skills in interpretation, enquiry, and collaboration through structured, differentiated tas
4th - 6th
British History, European History, World History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.3
+2
Also included in: Vikings Complete Unit History Bundle
Spreadsheet Companion for "Easy Simulations: Pioneers"
Use this spreadsheet as a companion to the Scholastic simulation titled "Easy Simulations: Pioneers" (grades 5 and up). The spreadsheet will auto-total the weight and cost of supplies students choose. As student groups complete the simulation, they will track their days traveled, food gained or lost, weight carried, money left, and bullets available for hunting in the spreadsheet, which will auto-calculate new totals after the numbers are added for each event. The simulation is an amazing way
4th - 8th
Social Studies, U.S. History
My Job at School- Social Story (Editable)
This is a quick social story that I wrote with one of my kindergarten students. On his copy, his name is on the front page (this copy is editable so you can add your student's names as well). We read this story each morning and other times throughout the day as well to remind him what he needs to do at school. I have this printed and laminated since we use it a lot.
PreK - 2nd
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