Halloween U.S. History simulations

Grades:

5th - 8th

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American Revolution | Revolutionary War Unit

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This American Revolution unit covers the causes, events, and effects of the Revolutionary War. But this unit proves that history doesn't have to be boring. Your students will love the week-long Revolutionary War simulation where they join the Continental Army and adopt a new identity as a soldier, spy, or officer.Even better, I've made these Revolutionary War activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will

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5th - 8th

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Colonial America | 13 Colonies Unit

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This Colonial America unit covers the history of the Southern, Middle, and New England colonies. These activities prove that learning about the 13 colonies doesn't have to be boring! I’ve made these Colonial America activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, reasons for colonization, the Salem Witch Trials, and Colonial Fur Trading. Even better, I

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Age of Exploration Unit | Age of Discovery

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This complete unit covers the causes and effects of the Age of Exploration (also called the Age of Discovery or the Age of Encounter). Students learn about major European explorers, why they explored, and how their actions affected Native Americans. I’ve made these Age of Exploration activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From detailed lesson plans to complete answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Precolumbian Civiliza

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Road to Revolution Unit | Events Leading to the Declaration of Independence

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This Road to Revolution unit covers the events that led to the Declaration of Independence. Even better, a hands-on simulation will bring history to life! In order to better understand the American Revolution, students will adopt a colonist identity and experience events like the tea act, the stamp act, and the Boston Tea Party. They will truly feel the struggle of "taxation without representation." Students also participate in Continental Congresses, where they decide how to respond to the taxe

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Economics , Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Stock Market Crash (1929) Simulation: Causes of the Great Depression

Created by

Will Pulgarin

Bring history alive for your students! This is a one day stock market simulation that will help your students understand the major causes of the stock market crash of October 29th, 1929 while role playing and while working together! This lesson is an amazing way to start your unit on the Great Depression! This lesson provides students with a general understanding of how the stock market operates and how stock speculation works. This lesson will bring history alive for your students!This product

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Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations

Also included in: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency: Great Depression-World War II

US Constitution Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

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This U.S. Constitution unit covers how the Constitution was created and how the US government works. Your students will love the simulation where they are delegates at a Constitutional Convention who debate and vote on issues like presidential terms and representation in Congress. I’ve made these US Constitution activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like t

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Oregon Trail Simulation (Print and Digital)

Created by

History Gal

This Oregon Trail activity simulates the obstacles faced by pioneers traveling westward. This student favorite is also a great cross-curricular activity as students have to buy supplies and manage their budget. And, it fits great into any westward expansion lesson.It includes:-47 slide Oregon Trail simulation game (PowerPoint, and Google Slide versions are included)-Oregon Trail supply price list (2 pages, also includes fillable PDF and Google Drive versions so students can type on the documents

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U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 12th

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CCSS:

RH.6-8.4

, RH.9-10.4

Also included in: Western Expansion of United States Bundle (Texas,Gold Rush,Mexican American War)

Westward Expansion Unit | 5th Grade - 8th Grade

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This Westward Expansion unit covers the causes, events, and effects of American Westward Expansion.I’ve made these Westward activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This history unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like Manifest Destiny, the Indian Removal Act, the expansion of slavery, the Mexican-American War, the California gold rush, and more. Even better, I've made it fun! The 15 Westwawrd less

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Interactive Learning Hub by Sarah Austin

MOCK TRIAL: Class Preparation

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This resource will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to ob

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Criminal Justice - Law, Government, U.S. History

Grades:

7th - 12th

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Handouts, Simulations

Insanity Plea -- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

Created by

Arik Durfee

This is a fun activity to help students analyze a classic short story and practice using logical evidence and reason in persuasive writing and speech. NOTICE that this "Insanity Plea" activity is included in the Psychotic Short Stories unit, so don't purchase both as you'd be paying twice for the same thing! One of the most fascinating aspects of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," is the fact that the narrator insists so adamantly that he is NOT insane while explaini

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Criminal Justice - Law, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

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Chalk Dust Diva --- History - Social Science

COLD WAR -BUILD A BOMB SHELTER -The Arms Race - Print & Digital - FUN!

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This is a fun and engaging activity when teaching about the arms race during the Cold War. Includes both print and digital versions. Students will begin by reading and watching an informational, 1950s film clip about how to create a bomb shelter and then they will create their own by designing their shelter and listing the items they will bring. Fun!Buyer Feedback:I used this resource as an intro to the Cold War to give my students an engaging first look at that period. They really enjoyed it; e

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

9th - 12th

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Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Also included in: COLD WAR IN AMERICA Unit BUNDLE - Print & Digital - SAVE 20% - Grades 9-12

Oregon Trail Virtual Field Trip | 13 Stops Along Route | Google Earth

Created by

Michelle McDonald

Take your students on a virtual field trip and make 13 stops along the Oregon Trail. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will view geographic locations and reconstructed sites along the trail as they learn about the history and significance of the Oregon Trail from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Native lands recognition :: What was the Oregon Trail?:: Why move west?:: Routes traveled:: Disruption of

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Grades:

5th - 7th

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Simulations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RH.6-8.4

, RH.6-8.7

Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)

Would You Survive The Salem Witch Trials?

Created by

Wilson Workshop

NO PREP! Students will simulate what it was like to live in Salem during the time of the Witch Trials. Perfect activity to use during Halloween, after discussing the Witch Trials or Colonial America, or after teaching the Crucible! Google Compatible and includes a Slides-based worksheet for students to follow along! PLEASE NOTE: This activity is designed to do as a whole class, so it will show outcomes for all chosen decisions.If you enjoy the witch trials be sure to check out "Would You Survive

Subjects:

Halloween, Other (Specialty), Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

California Gold Rush Virtual Field Trip (Google Earth Exploration)

Created by

Michelle McDonald

Take your students on a virtual field trip to learn about the California Gold Rush. Using a combination of Google Earth™ 360-degree views, video, informational text, and visuals, your students will travel to 4 boom towns to learn about the gold rush from multiple perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: Sutter's Mill:: James Marshall:: Prospecting for Gold:: President Polk:: Mixed Feelings:: Impact on Indigenous Peoples:: African Americans and the Gold Rush:: San Francisco:: Forty-Niners::

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Grades:

4th - 6th

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Simulations, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RH.6-8.4

, RH.6-8.7

Also included in: Westward Movement Virtual Field Trip Bundle (Google Earth Exploration)

Reader's Theater: Boston Tea Party

Created by

JB Creations

This is a great reader's theater script to introduce/reinforce the importance of the Boston Tea Party as a major event in our history leading to the American Revolution. In addition, it's great practice in the areas of expression and fluency. The following play script contains 23 individual parts, but can be easily adapted for a class of any size. I have ranked the parts by size (long, medium, short) in order to make it easier to differentiate parts for all levels of readers. In addition, I h

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Drama, Reading, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Scripts, Simulations

Also included in: America Becomes a Nation: Reader's Theater Bundle for 4th Grade

French and Indian War Activity Scenarios, Notes, PowerPoint

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History with Mr E

In this French and Indian War PowerPoint, perspectives, and guided notes activity, students analyze a variety of scenarios to understand the cause behind the French and Indian War! Students begin by discussing the idea of war, how war is avoidable, when it might be necessary, and the positive and negative consequences of it. Then, students read short perspectives to understand the role of colonists, the British, members of the Ohio Company, and the French in the conflict of the French and Indi

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Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

5th - 8th

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Native Americans, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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History Crime Scene Investigation: The Lost Colony of Roanoke CSI

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Meek Social Studies

Want a great way for students to engage in a group activity while they examine maps, artifacts, primary sources, and solve a historical mystery? Download The Lost Colony of Roanoke CSI! This exciting activity can be used to challenge individual students or to encourage collaboration in groups of up to five. Students form CSI teams and examine real evidence from the Roanoke to determine what happened to the colonists. It's a great way to encourage students to support historical arguments with r

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Grades:

7th - 11th

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Projects, Simulations

CCSS:

CCRA.R.8

Middle Passage Transatlantic Slave Trade Primary Source Investigation

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History with Mr E

In this resource on the Middle Passage and Atlantic Slave Trade, students are led through a plethora of primary documents that plunge them right into the realities suffered by enslaved Africans on the Middle Passage. Students examine primary source evidence, analyze pictures and maps, and detail three different accounts from those involved in the Atlantic Slave Trade.This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroo

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, World History

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Other (Social Studies - History), Social Studies - History, U.S. History

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13 Colonies Students Journey through the Colonies with an Engaging Simulation!

Created by

Peacefield History

This is a Google Slides experience that guides students on a journey through the 13 Colonies. Students visit the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies and they write a narrative about the experience of two English travelers based on the prompts provided in the journey. All of the information in the journey is based on real research. Each event is based on actual information regarding the 13 Colonies, and every event has been carefully edited for clarity, comprehension, and conciseness. Stud

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Simulations

CCSS:

RH.6-8.9

, WHST.6-8.2d

Also included in: Colonial America | 13 Colonies | 17 Days of Lesson Plans and Assessment

Supreme Court Cases Web Quest Activity: Students investigate 6 landmark cases!

Created by

History with Mr E

In this Supreme Court and Constitution web quest activity resource, students engage with six landmark Supreme Court cases, including Brown v the Board of Education, Tinker v Des Moines, New Jersey v TLO, Miranda v Airzona, and more! Students use included QR codes to learn about four cases, or use the included Google 1:1 version to have students do the activity digitally. After reviewing and critiquing six major rulings, students investigate two others of their choosing before completing a fina

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Government, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

8th - 11th

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Handouts, Simulations

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Native American Regions Unit | 5th Grade – 8th Grade

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This Native American Regions unit covers Indigenous groups from eight cultural regions: Eastern Woodlands, Great Plains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Plateau, Great Basin, California, and Southeast.I’ve made these activities about Indigenous Americans as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it’s all there.This history unit will help you thoughtfully teach about Native Americans’ diverse cultures. It will also prepare you to tackle complex

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Oregon Trail Westward Expansion Interactive Simulation: Decision Making Game

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MISS T Social Studies

Make history comes alive with this interactive Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion survival simulation! With 15 rounds and over 100 slides comprised of thoroughly researched realistic scenarios, your students will live through the adventure of emigrants traveling on the Oregon Trail right at their fingertips! It is proven students retain 90% of information if they "do" the task. Well in this simulation, they are not just learning history, but doing it! With no preparation needed, this will be th

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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Also included in: Westward Expansion Fun activities and Interactive Games: Oregon Trail

Early America | Early Republic Unit

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This Early America unit covers the first seven U.S. presidents and economic and societal shifts during the Early Republic era (1780s - 1830). These shifts include the Industrial Revolution, the Market Revolution, immigration, and reform movements. I’ve made these New Nation activities as easy as possible for busy teachers to implement. From thorough lesson plans to answer keys – it's all there. This history unit will prepare you to teach about complex topics like slavery, the South’s cotton econ

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Grades:

5th - 8th

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