Simulation Man

The Napoleon Simulation immerses students in the Rise and Fall of Napoleon as the French Emperor and his unique role in the long course of the French Revolution. 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 Napoleon's life. This activity engages students with the course content and helps them to get to know Napoleon on a more personal level than just reading articles or anal

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

The Gandhi/Indian Independence Simulation immerses students in the Indian Independence movement through the eyes of one of its main leaders, Mahatma Gandhi. 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 Gandhi's life. This activity engages students with the course content and helps them to get to know Gandhi and the events that led to Indian Independence on a more personal leve

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 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

This lesson allows educators to consider the prevalence of anti-Muslim sentiments in the U.S. in the aftermath of 9/11 from the perspective of a practicing Muslim (Yusuf Stevens, formerly Cat Stevens) and use Cat Steven's music to promote tolerance towards Muslims and all groups of people who are scapegoated during tragic events perpetrated by individuals whose actions do not represent the vast majority of the ethnic/religious group they belong to. Included here is an introductory slideshow wh

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

Within this folder are 6 CRQ examples from various units of Global History II. Document 1 comes with a historical context question, document 2 comes with with Purpose, Point of View questions and the Synthesis question 3 (in parenthesis' for each CRQ). CRQ Practice Examples included in this package -- 1. Declaration of Rights of Man/Woman & Citizen (Similarity/Difference) 2. Congress of Vienna/Italian Unification (Cause & Effect) 3. British in India/Gandhi (Cause & Effect) 4. Lenin & Ne