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1950s Consumer Sears Catalog Simulation
By Sarah Austin
The year is 1956. You & your partner have taken advantage of new economic conditions & purchased a suburban home. Upon moving to the suburbs, you find you need to fill your home with clothes & furniture.
Use the Sears catalog provided to fill your home. The average monthly income in the USA in 1955 was $360. Let’s say you & your partner have been saving, and have a savings account of $600. The mortgage payment on your home is $60 per month, & let's say you use $40 per month for groceries. That leaves you with $500 to spend for the month!
Fill out the provided order sheet with the products you want to buy, and their prices. Do not spend more than $500, because then you will end up in debt! Beware–life events and circumstances happen, so adjust accordingly!
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1950s & 60s: Conformity or Rebellion (Counter-culture)?
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The Urban Game: Industrial Revolution Activity - U.S. & World History
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Transform Your Classroom with The Urban Game – A Hands-On Simulation of the Industrial Revolution and Urbanization!
This dynamic Industrial Revolution activity immerses students in the rapid urbanization and social changes of the 19th century. Through an engaging simulation, students actively experience the transformations in society, industry, and daily life during the Industrial Revolution, gaining insights into the era's complexities and innovations.
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Victory Gardens in World War II: Class Activities *U.S. History*
By Christa Nonnemaker
There are two class activities available in this 9 page document. Your students will become immersed in the home front issues of World War II with these two activities.
Activity 1 - Create a Propaganda Poster related to Victory Gardens
Students will review posters from World War II and then create their own using similar elements to what was used then in terms of design, message and purpose.
Activity 2 - Participate in 5 Minute Simulations
Students will take on various roles in the effort to organize community Victory Gardens. They will have a chance to be a leader, community member, representative of the local Victory Garden Committee or a garden/hardware store owner.
Primary source documents from pamphlets published by the US Department of Agriculture as well as photographs from World War II to enhance their understanding prior to completing either activity.
Please check out my other Teaching Resources about World War II:
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: PowerPoint Presentation
*The Japanese-American Experience in World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Women in the US Military during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
*Victory Gardens of World War II: PowerPoint Mini-Lesson
*Victory Gardens during World War II: Analyzing Primary Sources
*The Home Front in World War II: Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
*The Home Front during World War II: Reading Assignment and Worksheet
More are always being added so check back frequently!
Interactive Learning:Compound/Complex Sentences Lesson & Templates ELA Test Prep
By Blooming Through High School
DO IT WITH SENTENCE BURGERS!
By taking something they already understand and combining it with a manipulative made for ELA, you've got Sentence Burgers.
I've included many variations on this for:
Through fun templates, opportunities for increased complex thinking as well as ways for teachers to measure learning through leveled/scaffolded practice and assessments.
Make Sentence Burgers the BEST and LAST way you teach compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences through FUN LEARNING
included:
- PDF (53 pages includes 20+ pages of templates + student reference pages)
-PowerPoint Lesson (11 slides)
-Google Quizzes (4 links)
- Practice Pages (4 areas in PDF)
- Quizzes (4 areas - replicated on Google Quizzes)
- Pics of completed templates (in folder)
Industrial Revolution Assembly Line Simulation Activity - U.S. & World History
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Put your students right in the middle of the Industrial Age with this fun and engaging classroom assembly line simulation! Students must work together to create as many automobiles as possible as they experience working on an assembly line!
Includes instructions and all of the printouts you'll need to have loads of fun with your students!
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The Fly Swatter Game - The Industrial Revolution - An interactive vocabulary review game for the Industrial Revolution that is sure to be a class favorite!
History Makers Trading Cards - Research Activity and Classroom Game! - Students research historic figures and create trading cards, fostering creativity and critical thinking in history classrooms!
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Geography Understanding and Reading Graphs & Charts Carousel Activity
By Geography & Math Made Easy
UNDERSTANDING & READING GRAPHS & CHARTS IN GEOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION ACTIVITY
This lesson is an introductory lesson to (1) prepare students and a climate students with the different types of graphs and charts, (2) to understand the difference between a graph and a chart, (3) begin learning to decipher the data each represents and (4) how each represents the data.
OBJECTIVE:
o The learner will understand the difference between a graph and a chart and will be able to identify each.
o The learner will recognize 14 graphs and/or charts.
o The learner will interpret 14 graphs and/or charts.
MATERIALS:
o Reading Activity: (2 pages) Is it a Graph or Chart? (Included)
o 14 Graph & Map Stations (Included)
o List of graphs & charts (Included)
o Laminate- Laminate all 14 stations and list of graphs and charts for future use and
durability. o Blue painters tape to display stations on the wall throughout the
classroom
o Rulers for each station for students to use in reading the graphs.
o Student answer sheet, one per student or one per team to save paper and ink.
(Included)
o Exit Cards (Included)
o Timer to measure time at each station.
PREPARATION:
Laminate each station and the list of chart and graph names for each station. The list of chart and graph names will be used as a reference for students. Prepare each station with a ruler and any other supplies that may be needed.
INTRODUCTION:
Either show an introduction video (there are some suggestions below) or have students participate in the introduction activity.
PROCEDURE:
Reading Activity: Organize the class into teams of 2-4, at the teacher’s discretion. Have student groups read and discuss the student reading activity (2 pages included).
Carousel Activity: Student groups will rotate from one station to the next answering four (4) questions at each station and identifying each graph and/or chart. Based on the information provided in the reading on how to determine a graph and/or chart, students will identify each station as a graph or chart, how the data is being displayed, the name of the graph or chart, and provide an interpretation of each. Provide groups 3 minutes at each station; use a timer. You may cut down on the number of stations if- your class time is more limited. Students will work together to complete the questions for each station on their Student Answer Sheet. When the timer goes off, all groups will move on to the next station. Once the carousel activity is complete, display each chart and answer and discuss them together allowing students to correct their answers.
CLOSURE / EVALUATION:
Have students complete and submit an Exit Card
ENRICHMENT REVIEW ACTIVITY:
Have students choose a topic and create their own chart or graph as a home assignment for extra credit. They can present and display them in the classroom the next day.
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Asia Geography — Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year & its Influences on Asia
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year and Spring Festival, is an annual 15-day Chinese festival that begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21 and February 20. It is an important part of Asian history and is considered the most important celebration for families and includes a week of official public holidays. The history of the Chinese New Year festival can be traced back to about 3,500 years ago.
Have your geography students explore the Chinese zodiac and learn about how the Lunar calendar culturally influences Asia and its people through this fun and thorough lesson. This geography Asia Lesson includes an introduction, a group cooperative interactive reading activity, a carousel activity, and a wrap-up activity.
All Geography & Math Made Easy lessons can be modified to meet the needs of the students and time restraints. Your student will enjoy the interaction while learning.
OBJECTIVE:
o The learner will become familiar with the purpose of the Chinese New Year.
o The learner will understand how China’s Chinese New Year influences Southeast Asia.
o The learner will understand the importance of the Lunar Calendar within various countries in the eastern
hemisphere.
o The learner will understand how the Lunar Calendar influences Asian culture.
o The learner will recognize the differences between the Gregorian calendar and the lunar calendar.
MATERIALS:
o A type of projector to display any charts or documents that students need to view as a class. i.e. Chinese Zodiac Chart & Phases of the Moon Chart
o Phases of the Moon Chart (Included)
o Chinese New Year Student Introduction Reading Activity (Included)
o Chinese Carousel Travel Activity (Included)
o Colored pencils and highlighters for each team member
o Timer for reading activity
☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students
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AICE Environmental AS Sampling Simulation Unit#2 Activity Practice Data Analysis
By AICE the Test
Data collection is an important topic in Environmental Management AS class. This practice helps students reinforce how a quadrat is used in random sampling, practice % frequency, and calculate biodiversity of data students collect.
This resource will not only captivate your students' attention but also empower them with a deep understanding of one of the most vital concepts in research.
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AP Spanish Language Review Game- Tipo de TEXTO
By ARIANA PEREZ
AP Spanish Language Review Game- tema: Tipo de TEXTO
Esta actividad ayuda a los estudiantes a elegir y determinar que tipo de texto es el que leen.
¡Excelente herramienta para prepararlos para el examen de AP!
Textos: literarios, narrativos, expositivos, persuasivos, argumentativos, instruccionales y descriptivos.
¿Qué tipo de Texto es?
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Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?
By Sarah Austin
Are you looking to engage your students in the study of different forms of GOVERNMENT?
This Post-Zombie Apocalypse simulation is the perfect way to get your students excited and engaged with
1) learning about different forms of government &
2) Applying this knowledge and creating their own form of government.
The slide presentation will guide both the teacher and the student through note-taking, student discussions/debate, and activities.
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Intro to Economics: Needs V. Wants
By Sarah Austin
An engaging way to begin a unit on economics! This fun and hands-on activity will have students explore the important concepts of human needs versus wants through an engaging rocket ship simulation. Students will be vicariously drawn into an emergency situation in which they must collaborate, and agree as to what items they consider as ‘essential’ for their survival on their rocket ship mission to live on a far away planet. An interactive Slide Presentation will help guide the groups on their journey… along with prompting students to delve deeper by examining the broader issues of sustainability, waste, and identifying the main differences between ‘developed’ and ‘developing’ countries.
Materials:
#1. Student Guided Notes & Student Reflection
#2. Rocket Ship Activity
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YOU Be the Judge: Analyzing Supreme Court Decisions
By Sarah Austin
This lesson will place students in the role of a Supreme Court judge! Students will analyze eight fictitious scenarios based upon actual Supreme Court cases. Drawing upon a judicial mindset-- students are to predict which Constitutional Amendments apply to each case, and then debate the central question of each case. See examples below;
Scenario #2:
Scenario #7:
This activity can be used in two ways;
An assessment- students will apply their prior knowledge concerning the United States’ Constitutional amendments, along with their own ethics and logic, to Supreme Court decisions, or...
Application and Understanding: Using the provided cheat sheet, students will be introduced to the Bill of Rights, and its' application to Supreme Court cases.
Materials Include:
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Figuras retóricas Juego AP Spanish Literature
By ARIANA PEREZ
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Lectura Activa AP SPANISH and Advanced Spanish Reading Comprehension
By ARIANA PEREZ
Ideal for Advanced Spanish Classes, Heritage Speakers or AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE classes.
What's Inside:
Readings that help student practice Reading comprehension.
Active Reader Instructions
Active Reader Worksheet.
Readings also ask students to highlight, underline etc.
Answer key included.
The Smart Seating Chart - Never Write a Seating Chart Again!
By Blooming Through High School
How Does It Work?
It’s Magic!
Actually it’s all Made Using Excel Formulas and Cell References.
I HATE writing seating charts and I made these so I wouldn’t have to anymore.
But I didn’t stop there... I wanted a way to organize students more efficiently for checking work and giving feedback, as well as having a way to modify my seating chart based on my instructional needs, so I made all kinds of seating charts and used my knowledge of Excel to make this SMART. (How to instructions and videos are included!!)
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Research & Build a House - Architectural Styles & Creators | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
In this lesson, students learn more about architecture as they research the history of different architectural styles, and learn about the creators of those designs. The lesson starts with a whole class Microsoft PowerPoint presentation (editable) to view the styles and start discussion. Next, students choose one of the styles to research further and create a presentation with that information. Optionally, these may be presented to the class. In the next part of the assignment, they design a house of their own (to scale) in the style they researched using Sketchup (a free CAD program that can be downloaded at: https://www.sketchup.com/ or used as an online tool). After completing the drawing, students build a model of their house to scale using chipboard, cardboard or other materials. Finally, students answer questions to reflect on their learning for this unit.
This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary grades or high school as well.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files included:
• Teacher & Student Resources
• Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation: Architectural Styles (editable)
• Researching an Architectural Style Project: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric
• Designing a House in Sketchup: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric
• Sketchup Tutorial (step-by-step instructions with screen shots)
• Building Project: Student Expectations, Instructions and Grading Rubric
• Reflection Questions
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Era of Reconstruction: Interactive Activities
By Sarah Austin
This resource is designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction. Two highly engaging, interactive Slide Presentations will vicariously draw students into the lives of the Freedmen during this historical period of time.
LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]
Includes:
LESSON ONE will have students examine;
LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote
Includes:
LESSON TWO will have students examine;
*Class discussion, simulations, and critical thinking is promoted throughout the entire resource.
*All THREE lessons (Era of Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan, & Jim Crow) is available in the BUNDLE for a discounted %.
What 28th Amendment Would YOU Propose?
By Sarah Austin
The Constitution's 27 Amendments read like a tour through American history. This interactive, project-based lesson will provide students with an overview of the 27 Constitutional Amendments in a fun and engaging way! A deeper analysis is also promoted as this lesson is designed to give the teacher flexibility in choosing from a variety of discussion questions that will have students critically think, debate, and apply their understandings to our Constitutional rights. Transform your classroom into Congress, as the final project entails having students create and present a 28th Amendment to members of Congress (their classmates).
Time Frame: 5 to 7 class periods (55 min) contingent upon the degree of classroom discussion, and whether the teacher has by passed any of the discussion topics.
Materials:
Overview of ALL 27th Amendments with compelling discussion/debate questions;
1st Amendment: ‘Tinker V. Des Moines’: Do you think the student’s constitutional rights were violated or not?
14th Amendment: Do you agree or disagree with altering or abolishing the ‘Citizenship’ clause of this amendment?
5th Amendment: Double Jeopardy- why do you think this law exists? Do you think there are any exceptions to this law? Do you agree or disagree with this law?
8th Amendment: What defines ‘Cruel & Unusual Punishment’? Does the provided example constitute a violation of the 8th Amendment?
19th Amendment: Were the suffragists being ‘unpatriotic’ when they continued to picket the White House despite the fact the U.S. joined WWI?
12th Amendment: Do you think the ‘Electoral College’ is fair & democratic?
18th Amendment: Do you agree or disagree with those who wanted to eliminate or place restrictions on alcohol?
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Exploring Careers: Law, Public Safety,Corrections & Security | Distance Learning
By Innovations in Technology
This career unit gives students an introduction to the law, public safety, corrections and security career cluster and what a career in this field would be like. This is perfect for a career, technology, CTE or business class.
The included PowerPoint presentation can be used by the teacher for whole class instruction, or provided to the students electronically (or as a printout) for them to review individually. Students use close reading skills with a short informational passage to learn about the career field and answer questions to use critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding. Two different puzzles are included to learn different jobs in the career and to reinforce vocabulary skills. A technology based project comic creation project is included to allow students to use critical thinking and creativity to further explore the career field. A quick reference/tutorial is also included for StoryboardThat (free, no download needed). Additionally, a group legal case analysis project that can be completed without student computer access (by the teacher printing out the linked information) or providing access to a computer for each group to research is provided to simulate the career and allow students to utilize critical thinking skills and teamwork. Finally, a short reflection questionnaire gives students the opportunity to reflect and analyze their learning as they determine if this career field is of interest to them.
The project was created for grades 7-8 but could easily be used with high school students. The teacher can choose to use some or all of the provided lesson options included in this resource.
This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.
Files Included with this Lesson
• Teacher & Student Notes and Resources
• Introduction to Law Careers PowerPoint presentation (editable)
• Introduction to Law Careers Research Reading and Questions
• Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (includes answer key)
• Job Type Word Search Puzzle (includes answer key)
• Technology based Creative Application Project Instructions, Tutorial and Rubric
• Team Brainstorming Worksheet
• Case Study Task Cards (6 different cases)
• Law Career Simulation Group Lesson Instructions and Rubric
• Law Career Reflection Questions (MS Word)
This lesson is a part of the bundle Exploring Careers: 16 Career Cluster Units BUNDLE
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Medieval Europe - Feudal System - simulation activity for whole class with slide
By Yugen Learning
Bring the Middle Ages to life with this no prep interactive Feudal System Simulation Activity! Perfect for middle and high school students studying medieval Europe and England, this activity immerses students in the complexities of the feudal system through role-playing and hands-on learning.
In this simulation, students are assigned roles as kings, lords, knights, or peasants, and must navigate the social and economic structures that defined the era. Through a series of scenarios, students will experience the challenges of medieval life, from negotiating land deals to managing resources and alliances.
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Key Features:
This Feudal Simulation Activity is a fantastic way to complement your curriculum on medieval Europe and England, providing students with a memorable and meaningful learning experience.
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