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3rd grade government simulations
Classroom Government Simulation- Making U.S. Government Relevant for Kids
This unit makes U.S. government more fun to teach and easier for students to understand. There is a PDF pack as well as an editable pack in Google docs. Part 1Students will create the symbols of the classroom. This is the fun part. Get kids interested by making them focus on their classroom.They will use Greek and Latin roots to name their classroom. They will design a flag.They will write a motto.They will write an anthem.They will create a seal.They will research an animal and select a sy
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3rd - 5th
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Government Simulation
I always dread teaching the branches of government. Understandably students think it is dull and unrelated to their lives, well not anymore! I created this simulation pack to get students up and actively participating in the branches of government. This pack contains the following:Ten Day Lesson Plan that guides you through the entire simulation step by step using all the resources below.Eight Page PDF Presentation provides background information on the branches of government with keywords in re
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3rd - 5th
Branches of Government Simulation Centers
Allow students the opportunity to experience what it's like to work on each branch of government with this fun set of centers. Students will get to be the President and approve or veto new laws; while working as Supreme Court justices they will determine whether new class rules are constitutional or not; and they will get to make new rules for recess while pretending they are a member of Congress. Bring the branches of government to life with this activity!
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3rd - 5th
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Stamp Act Analysis | Primary Source Analysis on the Stamp Act
Stamp Act Analysis | Primary Source Analysis on the Stamp ActThis lesson is included in the Causes of the American Revolution Unit, located here!Buy the bundle and save over 25%!------------In this activity, students analyze the reaction to the Stamp Act by colonists from North Carolina to learn how they viewed the act, and what they were willing to do to oppose it. This is a very easy way to integrate primary sources into your Revolutionary War Unit!Enjoy!
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3rd - 8th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law - Government Simulation - Congress (House/Senate) Vote
Let your students EXPERIENCE the important governmental process of drafting, presenting, debating and voting on a bill as it goes through the steps to become a law!Each student will take on a new persona as a REAL congressperson from a state in the USA. They will present their bill and debate bills from other committees, then vote in a congressional meeting! This experience is fun and memorable for students across the USA! Enjoy!Included in this set:Contents:How to Use this ResourceNote taking G
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2nd - 5th
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Virtual Field Trip to American National Landmarks (Distance Learning)
This is a PowerPoint that you can use to take your class on a virtual field trip to six important American landmarks! It is also a great resource for distance learning and e-learning. It is an editable PowerPoint that can also be uploaded to Google Slides for easier online sharing.Each slide contains the name of the monument, a photo, and a few basic facts. Then, take the link to a site that will provide a 360 degree view of the landmark!These websites all provide panoramic images, and some al
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PreK - 5th
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How a Bill Becomes a Law Dice Simulation
Looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your students about a Bill becoming a Law?
This one-day simulation is an easy way to allow students to "live" the life of a citizen looking to create a new law.
Product includes: Teacher Directions, Simulation Station Cards and Directions, Recording Sheet, List of resources, and Narrative Writing idea.
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3rd - 6th
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Branches of Government Simulation
Government is one of my favorite things to teach in my fifth grade class. This government simulation will walk students though the process of getting a law (or rule, in this case) approved.Included in TPT purchase:Legislative SimulationExecutive SimulationJudicial SimulationDid you know you can get TPT credits for leaving feedback? How it Works:Earn TpT Credits for purchases on TpT. You get one TpT Credit for every $ you spend on TpT. Thing is, you only get the Credits after you Provide Feedback
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
4th Grade Statehood Simulation! (3 Steps to Statehood Activity Set)
Emerge 4th grade students in the 3 step process of statehood with this interactive statehood social studies simulation activity! Students will take turns acting out scenarios from various land areas making up the Northwest Territory in the late 1700’s. Students will use a deductive reasoning recording sheet to determine statehood based on specific requirements met through simulations and determine through an included background information sheet. This activity is directly aligned to the Ohio’
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
The Island - Government and Economics PBL
The Island is a project based learning experience where students “live the experience” of discovering and being stranded on an island. Through this simulation, they will create fictional characters. These characters are then put into situations and incidents that create the plot. As the plot unfolds, students will experience the positive and negatives of a dictatorship, monarchy, and democracy. They will also evaluate needs versus wants and the basics of an economy. Constructed for 3rd and 5th
Grades:
2nd - 6th
4th Grade Social Studies Projects Bundle
Are you tired of relying on boring worksheets to cover your social studies standards? Use this collection of my 16 best selling, standards aligned, hands on activities and simulations to make your 4th grade social studies curriculum come alive and become the favorite part of your day for both you and your students! Social studies can be so much fun with a little creativity! I was tired of just using fill in the blank pages to cover my 4th grade standards. I decided instead to create my own inter
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3rd - 6th
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How A Bill Becomes A Law (Simulation Lesson Plan)
A simulation style lesson plan that involves students in the process of making their own classroom "law"
Originally designed to be taught over the course of three days and, when possible, in conjunction with a trip to the state capitol.
Visit my website for vocabulary cards to accompany the initiation!
http://mrspartyka.wix.com/creativeteaching#!readersworkshop/c8hd
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License.
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3rd - 6th
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Activities for Well Versed: Animated Music Videos About Civics
"Government Superheroes"Functions of Government (Ages 6-11)"Rule-Making Expedition"Rules and Laws (Ages 6-11)"Rights and Responsibilities Carnival"Our Rights (Ages 6-11)"Branches of Government Adventure Quest"The Branches of Government (Ages 6-11)"My Local Community Adventure"It's All Local (Ages 6-11)"Community Puzzle Mural"A Part of Something (Ages 6-11)"Voice in Action: Community Advocacy Fair"Our Voices (Ages 6-11)"Democracy Dilemmas: Finding Common Ground"Differences, Disagreements, and Dem
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2nd - 5th
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Mock Caucus & Mock Primary Election - Simulation Set
Teaching your students of any age or grade about voting and the American electoral process? Want to teach your kids about civics and voting without getting political? I have the solution for you: A VEGETABLE CAUCUS AND FRUIT ELECTION!If the thought of taking on politics in your classroom makes you cringe, I totally get it. I have designed this activity in a way that avoids having students affiliate themselves (or each other) with either of the American political parties. They will, for the Mock
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2nd - 8th
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American Symbols Virtual Field Trip
Complete with sound effects, interactive exhibits, informational videos, and a reflection piece at the end, this will be sure to draw in your students to get them excited about American Symbols- or just a fun activity to do! This is a PDF with link to Google Slides. The only symbols covered here are the Bald Eagle, Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty, American Flag, and newly added- the Liberty Bell and a postcard template! Want to see a FREE preview of another virtual field trip?Machu Picchu
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Also included in: Virtual Field Trips- BUNDLE!
Three Branches of Government--Interactive Lesson
This lesson is based on using an active learning model when studying the three branches of government of the United States. The class will work in groups to create "laws" or rules for the classroom with most being in the school Congress. The teacher takes the job of executive branch as the president. A small group of students are appointed by the president to be supreme court judges. There is a process of Congressional committees proposing laws. The "president" has the job of signing or veto
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3rd - 6th
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Representative or Direct Democracy Simulation (Plus Interactive Notebook Page)
The difference between representative and direct democracy can be difficult for students to grasp. This simulation helps show students what each of these democracies looks and feels like. It also highlights the advantages and disadvantages of both. This activity can be elevated for older students or lowered for younger students (I have done it with both)
INCLUDED:
-Teacher step by step instructions
-Posters
-Interactive Notebook page
-Answer Key
-Simulation Reflection Sheet
-Simulation Graph
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Branches of Government Simulator (Distance Learning or In Class)
These Google slides provide students a chance to understand the checks and balances for the three branches of US Government. There are three scenarios relating to student, with a chain of reactions. Each Branch gets a chance to start so every student gets to participate. Slides are fully editable to add student names or different scenarios.
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3rd - 8th
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Complete Mock Election Guide
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This comprehensive guide will set up your mock election for you!
With step by step instructions to guide you through every step of the process. Major sections include:
Candidate research paper
Preparing to register voters
Student presentations while registering
How to facilitate registration
Preparing candidate speeches
Candidate Cheat Sheet
Wrap Up activities
Setting up election day
Election workers' duties
Post Election Analysis ideas
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While this guide is tailored to
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Grades:
1st - 12th
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Classroom Government Simulation
Government standards are challenging to teach, as the academic language can feel really abstract for young learners. Through this classroom government simulation, your students will not only see the importance of government, but the academic language will more likely stick through a meaningful experience. I created this resource in hopes that it would provide a process that would help you make government come to life in your classroom!This resource includes:-Instructions on how to run an electio
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2nd - 4th
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Super Hero Election Unit
Looking for a fun way to teach Elections? Let Super Heroes save the day! This unit is designed with Step-by-Step instructions to help you through the Election process. Each step has a description of the lesson/task. I have also provided helpful information and resources for each step. You can use the unit with one class, a grade level, or an entire school! It can be used with K-5 students. Step by Step directions, resources, and reproducibles are provided for each part of the election process.
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Grades:
K - 5th
State Simulation: An Integrated Unit for Upper Elementary
Students will engage in an interactive simulation, in combination with other classrooms, at the same grade level, to learn local and state government, economics, and integrate reading, science, and math during a six week period. In addition to government, the students will engage in a study of economics. There will be elections held for state governor, senate members, and local mayors. Students will be given an assigned role within the simulation that they will participate with. Students will ke
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
How Bills Become Laws Activity
In this lesson students will identify what a law is and why they are important in our society. Students will also authentically experience the process of how bills become laws within the legislative branch of government. This product includes:Lesson planBill recording sheetJob cardsExit ticketPlease rate and review!
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3rd - 8th
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Branches of Government Simulation
Want to make learning about the government more engaging? Then, try this government simulation! Students will engage in the legislative process of making a bill into a law.
The activity includes the following:
-Students will act as members of Congress and brainstorm ideas for bills independently.
-Students will then present their bills to committees (small groups of students)
-Each committees will choose one of the presented bills to present to the House of Representatives/Senate (larger cl
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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