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Common Core SL.11-12.1 simulations
Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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Political Parties | Campaign Simulation Running for President
This presidential election simulation is an excellent way for students to comprehend all aspects of political parties and the campaigns needed to elect a presidential candidate - "Let's Get The Party Started!" The teacher will divide class into groups of 4 to 5 students per group. Each group will develop their own political party and choose a presidential candidate to represent their party. Using the included criteria, allow students a few class periods, or portions of class periods, to create
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5th - 12th
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Economics Resources: A Bundle of Engaging Resources On Money, Economy, & More
This bundle includes a variety of 9 economic resources from my store that you can add to your various economic units. With a total of 9 fantastic resources on economics, you will be saving 25% by getting this bundled version instead of purchasing the resources individually! That's like getting a few products for FREE! Products included are seen above! Enjoy!Thank You!Thanks so much for stopping by! It's great to meet you! I hope this resource adds value to your classroom. If you have time, I'd
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Economics Activity | Classroom Market Economy Simulation & Classroom Management
Searching for Economics Activities? Looking for a way to make economics class more enjoyable or maybe just improve classroom management? CLA$$ONOMIC$ is an interactive classroom economy that will boost student engagement and help reinforce the major concepts of a market economy. Create your very own classroom economy with this Social Studies simulation. Students love the chance to be an entrepreneur by owning items in the classroom, charging students usage fees, and having opportunities to mak
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5th - 12th
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The Climate Change Agreement -- Paris Agreement Role Playing / Simulation
The Climate Change Agreement -- Paris Agreement Role Playing / SimulationBackground InformationThis engaging, role-playing activity simulates the conference and writing of the Paris Agreement. This is a perfect multi-day activity for a high school science classroom focusing on climate change and global policies.First, students are asked to read The Paris Agreement text while answering a set of questions to gain a deeper understanding of its goals and layout. Next, students are assigned roles as
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS3-1
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The Why Why Why Game: Practice with Argument
A quick, engaging, higher order thinking, and fun activity elicits students' critical thinking skills to practice making claims, using data and establishing warrants to support arguments. It is a role-play, a pair and share, then a critical thinking discussion using quotations from Transcendental philosophers, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The quotes can easily turn into persuasive writing prompts.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Argument Bundle for AP Lang
U.S. History | 1920's People | Speakeasy Mixer & Class Discussion Activities
This 14 page packet contains everything you need to conduct a 3 part lesson on the political, economic and social changes of the 1920's (U.S. History). ALL WORKSHEETS and STEP BY STEP TEACHER DIRECTIONS to each of the lessons are included in this packet! The activities contained in this packet are a perfect complement to the 1920's lessons you already teach! The 3 parts to this lesson are:1) Students will be assigned a key figure from the 1920's to research and represent. Graphic Organizer to gu
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8th - 11th
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Stuck in School Fun Simulation Game (Critical Thinking, Problem Solving)
This resource is an editable, fun simulation game in which students work in groups to survive scenarios. The scene is set as the students being stuck in school overnight, with all windows and doors barricaded. If any school personnel catches them, they will die/lose. Groups must strategize tactful ways out of the situations to make it through all 12 scenarios and survive the game.
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5th - 12th
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The Prisoner's Dilemma: The Classroom Game
If you have ever gone to lunch with coworkers you probably have experienced the prisoner’s dilemma. How did you split the check? Suppose everyone had agreed to split the check equally. If everyone ordered the same amount of food there is no problem. However, if John orders an appetizer, a dessert, and a bottle of wine, the others are subsidizing John’s lunch. Therefore, almost everyone will order more food. Otherwise, they are paying for John’s lunch. This is an example of the prisoner’s dilemma
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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U.S. History Simulation Bundle WWI to Cold War Only
This download includes a bundle of simulation for U.S. history. Eleven simulations in total which can be used for U.S. History II. The more simulations used, the more problem solving experience students obtain which results in a hands-on learning experience. At the conclusion of simulations, teacher can engage in a discussion about strategy improvement as well as connection to content. Student feedback has been positive to these simulations. Note to Teacher: These simulations require the followi
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9th - 12th
Fragile State Case Study: Haiti 2014 - IB Global Politics
This bundle includes three lessons. Each lesson requires between 1-3 hours, depending on how much is completed in class, or at home.The first lesson explores the concept of state fragility, including the characteristics and causes of fragile states. Students explore the concept through some discussions, video analysis, reading excerpts, and a brief case study (Haiti).The second lesson is a deep dive into fragility in Haiti. It focuses on the political turmoil, gang violence, and humanitarian nee
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crucible Pre-Reading Game - Witch Hunt
Bring history to life with "Witch Hunt," an engaging and immersive game that transports students to the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials. Students will become either witch hunters or witches, using their critical thinking skills to identify and accuse or avoid accusations. Encourage secrecy by only printing hunter cards, for a surprising reveal at the end of the game. This interactive activity is an effective way to demonstrate the dangers of paranoia and the importance of evidence-based reaso
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11th
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Realism and Polarity in International Relations
These two lessons are designed to introduce students to the theory of realism in international relations and to the concept of polarity. Learning activities include: interactive presentations, a mini role play, document analysis, an explainer and a compare and contrast.The lessons will be especially useful to those teaching IB Global Politics.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Engaging Fahrenheit 451 Activities for the beginning, middle, and end!
You get four solid products in this bundle: My intro activity to F451 (can be spread out over 1-3 days, a reading guide for pages 1-21 & another reading guide for pages 76-88) & the most engaging guided imagery and close read assessment where students close read Montag's first view of the fire and the last view of the fire. See details in each product.
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Not Grade Specific
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Battleground States: Tug-of-War for Hearts, Minds, Votes
It’s an election year and what an exciting one it is proving to be! With the presidency and control of the Senate up for grabs, what better way to start 2024 than running presidential and senatorial campaigns in your own classroom. If that sounds good, then this simulation is for you.I have boiled down the campaigns to their essentials. But here’s the twist: your students will only vote in the 5 presidential and 6 senatorial Battleground States (the ones that will decide the outcomes in both cas
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8th - 12th
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Life Skills Unit Assignment 3: Zillow Rental House Hunt for Seniors Google Form
Help students take the next step toward financial independence with Assignment 3: Finding Your Home, an integral component of our comprehensive Life Skills curriculum. Building upon the budgeting skills developed in Assignment 2, high school seniors dive deeper into practical decision-making as they search for rental housing in their chosen state using Zillow!In Assignment 3, students leverage their budgeting knowledge as they search for rental housing in their chosen state using Zillow. Through
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Life Skills Unit Assignment 2: Budgeting and Financial Literacy Google Sheets
Continue your students' journey to financial literacy with Assignment 2: Budgeting Basics, an integral part of our comprehensive Life Skills curriculum. Designed for high school seniors, this interactive activity delves into essential budgeting skills, setting the stage for informed financial decision-making crucial for adulthood.Through Assignment 2, students delve deeper into financial planning by inputting their salary and exploring average utility costs, researching cell phone plans, and pri
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Life Skills Unit Assignment 1: Career Exploration & State Research Google Forms
Begin your students' financial literacy journey with the foundational Assignment 1: Choose Your Path! in our comprehensive Life Skills curriculum! Ideal for high school seniors, this engaging activity equips learners with crucial decision-making skills essential for their transition into adulthood. Explore diverse career paths, assess job prospects, and map out the ideal state of residence, all while honing collaborative decision-making abilities through optional roommate selection. Utilizing an
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Gatsby Bundle: Highly engaging activities for chapters 5-7.
This bundle includes all of my most engaging and interactive activities for The Great Gatsby: Activities use music, art, acting, and close reading skills to help students better understand the complexities of this novel. Includes:The Great Gatsby Call in Radio Show: looking at chapter 6 through the characters' perspectives. The student directed version of the call in radio show for students who are absent the day of the show.Kill and Run--using music and art to better understand the complexities
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Not Grade Specific
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Social Media and Teens: Real Scenarios for Wired Teens
The format for this 32 page guide has been employed in a variety of ways in the classroom: in game show form, in cooperative teams, and in whole class discussion. Some scenarios are geared for older teens so use your discretion for which circumstances best apply to your audience. The bolded “answers” are what the students decided on after listing the options and defending their rationale. Your teens may disagree and that is GREAT…really, as long as they are talking, then you are doing your
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in High School Bundle
Polarity in International Relations - IB Global Politics
In this lesson, students will start by discussing the concepts of unipolar, bipolar, and multipolar systems in pairs or small groups. They will draw on their previous knowledge and use a cartoon as a visual aid. The teacher will then guide them through a presentation that provides an overview of different configurations of polarity and realist scholars' perspectives on their stability. Next, to deepen their understanding, students will engage in a mini role play based on scenarios from articles
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Realism and Polarity in International Relations
Experiencing the American Dream: A Monopoly Simulation Activity
Would you like your students to experience how socioeconomics impact the American Dream? This activity engages students in the game of Monopoly, but with a twist. In this simulation students play Monopoly in groups. After the rules are established, students learn they will gain or lose money and property based on the game piece they selected. As they play the game, they grapple with the idea of the American Dream and if it is equally attainable. The activity closes with a reflection.
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9th - 12th
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The Great Gatsby Call-in Radio Show: Ch 6
If you don’t have time to read chapter 6 as a class but you need students to know the important revelations within this chapter before you get to the climax in chapter 7, then this activity is perfect. You’ll choose four students to take on the roles of Gatsby, Daisy, Tom, and Nick. Then, you’ll host a call-in radio show and invite these characters to be the guests. They’ll have had time to internalize their parts (already written and included in this purchase), so that they can answer the quest
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Gatsby Bundle: Highly engaging activities for chapters 5-7.
Making an Oral Argument to the Supreme Court
Supreme Court Simulation
This project offers an examination of the nation’s highest court, The Supreme Court of the United States and the court’s structure, practices and procedures. Students will also write a writ of Certiorari and present an oral argument before the Court.
Simulation Description
Teacher/instructors can choose from one of the two real cases below, The Roper v. Simmons case, or the Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe. Or they may choose their own case. The information
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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