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7th grade british history simulations
Why did people go on The Crusades in the Middle Ages? INTERACTIVE POWERPOINT
If you're looking for a fun and interactive way for your students to learn why some people went on the Crusades from Europe, this interactive PowerPoint and question sheet. It's based on the idea of 'choose your own adventure' games. They 'time travel' back to Medieval England and find out the reasons why people went on the crusades to Jerusalem. Students have to navigate their way through the presentation making decisions on who they 'speak' to and what they read in order to answer the questi
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3rd - 7th
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Colonial Government Simulation Activity
This activity gives students a chance to more fully explore and understand how the different parts of English colonial government functioned by giving them a chance to solve problems experienced by an actual English colony. Students will take on several different roles, and by acting out of their assigned roles, they will gain an understanding how a colonial charter, assembly, and governor all interacted and worked together to establish rule of law in the New World. This is a great simulation ac
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Create Your Own Medieval Manor: Map Simulation
To create a more immersive experience I created this fun simulation to guide students through the different parts of a fief and manor. Anyone can show a canned image of a diagrammed manor. But in this simulation students become a medieval lord or lady and design their own following a realistic storyline. Lots of fun and educational!
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3rd - 8th
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The Boston Tea Party, A Play
If you teach about the Road to Revolution in your class, this is a great way to get your students involved and engaged when you reach the Tea Act of 1773 and the Boston Tea Party 1773.Having students reenact history is an excellent way for them to "experience" what events were like. This is a great example. This play was written using eyewitness accounts and other excellent sources including information from the Boston Tea Party museum. If ever in Boston it is a must do! You even get to throw th
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5th - 12th
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Stamp Act Activity
This simulation is awesome. Teach kids about the benefit of uniting together for a common cause "peacefully." Teach them about ways of standing up for their rights. This activity will enhance their learning experience outside of the classroom. Your students will learn that there is strength when they are united, they are going to learn correct ways of protesting (Petitions, Peaceful Protests, Etc.). They are going to value one another's opinion. See what they can come up with. Collaborate
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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War of the Roses - English History Simulation
An exciting simulation which allows students to immerse themselves in the role of a noble family during the time of the Lancaster and York wars. Students will work together in teams to make decisions, change sides, and support or overthrow the ruling family of England. The simulation takes the class through many of the major battles while teaching them about the history of England.
I designed this simulation for our fifth grade teachers' Tudor unit as a Motivational Introduction. It can also
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5th - 8th
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The Stamp Act (1765), An Engaging Play
As a classroom teacher I love to get my students up and active in class. Here is another chance to do just that. This time it is about the hated Stamp Act. I've also included some follow up questions that I discuss with my students or have them journal once we finish the play. Here is what's covered in this play:British viewpoint on taxing their colonies in North America.A description of the stamp tax and why it was enacted.The Virginia Resolves.The Stamp Act Congress and the writing of the Dec
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5th - 12th
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War College of the French and Indian War - A Simulation!
Presented at NCSS 2013 in St. Louis. Please read the description below :--)Here is an exciting unit to help you bring the French and Indian War alive in your classroom. You can do the whole unit or use some of the lessons depending on what works best for you! Students become cadets at a fictional British military academy at the outbreak of the French and Indian War. Cadets experience a variety of fun activities as they earn points toward their graduation day! Plenty of history, plenty of fun! T
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6th - 12th
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Life in the Middle Colonies, A Play
Here is a skit I use when we are learning about the Middle Colonies in my classroom. It is a great way to enhance any lesson about the Middle Colonies either to introduce some of the characteristics of this region or reinforce what has been taught. All of my skits are written to engage students and get them thinking. Most contain a little bit of humor, as well. This one does. If you'd like to see all of my plays, skits, re-enactments, simulations and other lesson starters please visit my store o
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5th - 12th
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"Catch Me When You Can", A Whodunnit mystery about Jack the Ripper
I created this simulation to give my middle school students the opportunity to experience the Jack the Ripper phenomena. This simulation does not focus so much on the gory nature of the crime. Instead, the students become the detectives of the Whitechapel district of the London Metropolitan police. It becomes a race to catch Jack. The students get to make decisions and experience the consequences of their decisions as well. The whole class is involved and they are soon very engaged in the invest
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7th - 12th
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Life in the New England Colonies, A Play
I love getting my students involved in their learning. I created this play to help teach life in the New England colonies. This is a great enhancement to any lesson about the New England colonies. Included in the play are references to:-subsistence farming-soil conditions in New England (rocky soil)-slavery in New England-Growth of Trade - timber and fishing/whaling industries especially-Town life - schools, green/commons, some trades-Triangular trade-The Navigation Acts-New England colonies ide
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6th - 12th
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Magna Carta, the Great Charter ( a classroom play)
Having my students involved in the learning process in my room is so much fun. Here is a 10-15 minute play to help bring alive history in your classroom!I use the Magna Carta play to help introduce the important topic of the Magna Carta. Currently, I am using this as part of an American History classroom. We are learning about the Roots of Representative Government. Students learn about the "rights" written in the Magna Carta. However, this resource can be used in many different ways with other
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6th - 12th
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Urbanization Map Simulation (Industrial Revolution)
Students can learn about the Industrial Revolution from the perspective of their own town. They will map out a town starting in 1745 and see how it changes and grows up to 1850. Students will have to deal with the challenges of urban planning such as changing industries, needs to improve transportation, and rising populations. Lesson includes slides to present to students for them to follow along as they draw and build their city and a teacher script with the story of the town to guide students
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6th - 12th
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Revolutionary War- Taxation without Representation Simulation
Social Studies Simulations are a nice interactive learning piece, and they pair nicely with text resources. This is a taxation without representation simulation. The lesson plan and materials are all included! I use it in my 5th grade classroom, and my kids love it. I hope you like it!
This item includes:
- lesson plan
- students roles (must be cut apart)
- possible laws to tax (kids should also make up their own)
- printable crown (in case you don't have one)
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4th - 8th
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Plays and skits for early American History - Plymouth to the American Revolution
Brand new to TpT in 2022. This is the most recent updated collection of plays and skits I've used in my US history classes for many years now. I love having my students get engaged and active in the classroom. Most of these plays and skits are used to support a topic that we are learning. They last anywhere from 5-15 minutes. They are a great way to make history come alive in your room!Most are sold separately on my TpT store. You can read their descriptions there. The list in this bundle includ
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6th - 12th
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Mock Hearing of Deportation of Acadians
Students participate in a mock hearing on the deportation of Acadians. Student roles include British magistrates, Crown lawyers, Acadian lawyers, Crown witnesses, Acadian witnesses, and journalists.
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7th - 10th
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Choosing Sides, Loyalist or Patriot?
The decision to support the British Crown or the American rebels in the Revolution was not an easy one with clear bad guys and good guys. This exercise introduces students to eight fictional colonists with different identities and factors which cause them to lean in one way or another. Students will weigh the factors for each individual and place him or her on a political spectrum. They will also think and write critically about the role these factors play on a person's political identity.
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5th - 12th
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Industrial Revolution Game "From Pasture to Pavement"
"From Pasture to Pavement" - A city-building game where you start with a small rural town in 1700 England and within 150 years you build it into a thriving urban city. From managing farms and agriculture to building factories & apartments, you'll need to balance the needs of your citizens with the demands of industry and commerce. As your town grows, you'll face new challenges such as pollution, traffic congestion, and social inequality. Can you lead your town through these challenges and bu
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7th - 12th
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The Trial of Oliver Cromwell
Alert: Due to the coronavirus pandemic and having to teach online this lesson can be adapted to home-school learning. Please feel free to contact me via email if you have questions or need assistance [gschoales@gmail.com] Oliver Cromwell was a Puritan Parliamentarian, a military commander and the driving force behind the English Civil War. He has been both lauded and vilified by many historians primarily for his military subjugation of Ireland. In two notable sieges, Drogheda and Wexford, he all
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Distance Learning: European History Simulation Trials
Industrial Revolution, Robert Owen the "Enlightened Industrialist", A Play
If your classroom is like mine, you believe learning is best by doing. Using plays, simulations and reenactments allows students to experience their learning targets/objectives. Plus, it is fun!
I use this play during an Industrial Revolution unit in my economics class. I use it to supplement what we are learning at that time. It takes about 10-15 minutes for the whole activity, including the discussion. It is a great way to learn about some of the revolutionary changes occurring at that time.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
Renaissance Style Feaste Fundraiser PLANNING PACKET ONLY
This is the planning packet ONLY that will allow you to create a Renaissance style FEASTE with your students. it is not only a great performance and cultural event for your students but we have done this annually with our students and regularly make $10,000.
Note: If you are interested in the script as well, buy the FULL PACKET which includes a full script.
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5th - 12th
Settlement: The Treaty of Vereeniging ending the 2nd Boer War
Settlement: The Treaty of Vereeniging ending the 2nd Boer War Why should students learn about the Boer War and the Treaty of Vereeniging that settled that conflict? It featured the use of high explosive shells, machine guns and trench warfare, foreshadowing the horrors of World War One. It was a war that was fought by one side with what the world came to know as “commandos” and “guerilla warfare.” A future British statesman who had a profound effect on the prosecution of World War Two played a
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7th - 12th
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The Industrial Revolution, Richard Arkwright - Inventor and Entrepreneur, a play
I created this play to enhance a lesson in my Industrial Revolution unit. The lesson is Entrepreneurs and Inventors in the Industrial Revolution. This play is how I begin. It is engaging and the students enjoy it.
This is what I do. The play takes about 10-15 minutes. I only give out copies to the students with the six parts. I am the narrator for this one, however, you can organize it how you wish.
The students really like the part when Margaret Arkwright is speaking through the door to Ric
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Famous Economic Thinkers and Industrialists - Readers Theater Bundle
Magna Carta Experimental Activity
Students will learn the reasons behind the Magna Carta. Students will be in groups where one student is a king or queen. The king or queen will act like King John to illustrate why the Magna Carta was needed.
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7th
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