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The Justinian & Theodora simulation immerses students in the issues facing the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of one of the most famous co-ruling couples in history. This is in essence, a guided notes activity which fosters student debate and collaboration as a class to evaluate and make decisions for each turn of the simulation. This activity engages students with the course content and puts them in the driver's seat to make decisions regarding the situations and events which Justinian &

The Containment/Cold War Simulation immerses students in the various events, proxy wars, and heated scenarios which the United States dealt with throughout the Cold War. Students will learn about how the end of WW2 led to the Cold War, NATO & the Warsaw Pact, as well as most of the main events of the Cold War. Some of the historical events included in the Simulation slides are:Truman Doctrine - Greece/Turkey 1947Berlin Airlift - 1948/49Korean War: 1950-1953Cuba - Bay of Pigs: 1961Vietnam War

This turn-based simulation immerses students in the circumstances the early rulers of civilizations would deal with when planning out their city-states. Students are assigned to different social classes and must collaboratively decide whether to focus on developing their food production through building farms, protecting their city-states from invasions by building walls, and creating armies for protection from invading armies or other city-states. Students will learn about the social hierarch

The Bismarck/German Unification Simulation immerses students in the Rise of Otto von Bismarck as the leader of Prussia and his commanding role in the process of German Unification. This is, in essence, a guided notes activity however, students debate and work together as a class to evaluate and make decisions regarding the various scenarios of Bismarck's political career. This activity engages students with the course content and helps them to get to know Bismarck and the events that led to G

The Vladimir Lenin simulation immerses students in the issues facing Russia and the Soviet Union through the life events of the founder of the Soviet Union. This is in essence, a guided notes activity which fosters student debate and collaboration as a class to evaluate and make decisions for each turn of the simulation. This activity engages students with the course content and puts them in the driver's seat to make decisions regarding the situations and events which Vladimir Lenin lived thro

This Simulation helps students understand how popular vote in Athenian democracy functioned through the lens of the historical practice of Ostracism. Students will learn more about how a democracy functions by actively participating in a democratic function as opposed to taking notes or passively reading about the subject. Students will also learn more about 3 ancient Greek historical figures -- Socrates, Pericles and Themistocles, by reading or listening to short biographies in which they ev

The Roman Republic Simulation is an immersive way for students to learn about the structure of Roman government during the Republic phase, discover the nuances of the Roman social classes, and participate in an election to nominate and vote for Representatives from their peers to make decisions for the class during the simulation. The elected representatives will lead the class in making decisions regarding both domestic and foreign issues during the various rounds of the simulation. At the e

The Ancient Athens simulation immerses students in the Rise and Fall of Ancient Athens through the eyes of two great Athenian leaders, Pericles & Themistocles. This is in essence, a guided notes activity which fosters student debate and collaboration as a class to evaluate and make decisions for each turn of the simulation. This activity engages students with the course content and helps them to get to know the circumstances in which Athenian democracy flourished on a more personal level th

The American Revolution Key Battles Simulation immerses students in the critical conflicts and strategic decisions that shaped the fight for independence from 1775 to 1783. Students will learn how early setbacks, strategic victories, and diplomatic efforts were instrumental in securing American independence. Through this simulation, students will engage with the complex challenges faced by American leaders and the Continental Army as they confront the superior British military force. Some of the

After reading Plato's dialogue " The Apology", students will pick a historical figure to write a speech either in support or against the Ostracism of Socrates by addressing in detail the two charges filed against him (impiety & corrupting the youth) by the government of ancient Athens. - Students will accurately portray the historical figure they choose/are assigned in how they would either approve or disapprove of Socrates' conduct by using text evidence. - Students will address 4 specific