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Common Core W.5.1 simulations
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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President Election Campaign Game: iCivics Win the White House Game Reflection
How does a presidential candidate go about campaigning, winning the election, and then becoming the next President? What's with the electoral college anyway? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to comprehend what a candidate needs to go through in order to become the next President. From taking stances on issues, giving speeches, and traveling to various states, students will take the role of candidate and do their best to win the most electoral votes and become the next Pr
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5th - 12th
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Project Based Learning Starting a School Newscast
Are you wanting to start a school newscast? How to Start a School Newscast is a guide to help teachers or administrator start a school newscast. Materials lists, steps, hints, and printable guides will help you get started. This project helped get my students engage in learning and increased their communication skills. Students become so excited about finding news stories they don't even realize that they are writing and reading. Their fluency increases while enjoying the project! Students
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Bundle
Executive Command Game Reflection | Used with iCivics | Executive Branch Game
What does the President do during a day, week or even a month in office? This game has proven to be an excellent way for students to learn and comprehend all the "hats" or roles that the President plays during his time in office. From talking to congress, vetoing bills, visiting various departments, and traveling to foreign countries, students will take the role of President and do their best to become a successful President of the United States.This worksheet is an excellent written companion t
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5th - 12th
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The Town that Moved: Hibbing, MN (Experiential History - Types of Resources)
The Story of Hibbing, MN is a fun, interactive and memorable way for students to learn about natural resources as well as human and capital resources. In Hibbing, MN, iron ore was found below the town and the townspeople made the choice to move their town down the road two miles instead of letting it be destroyed! They used natural, capital, and human resources along the way! Students have fun learning about resources in the context of this exciting TRUE story!In this 3-day lesson plan, students
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, 3-LS4-4
, 4-ESS3-2
Crash Test: An Egg-cellent STEAM Challenge
Get ready for an Egg-ceptional real-life STEAM unit with "Crash Test: An Egg-cellent STEAM Challenge!" Not only will your students practice their engineering design and math skills, but they will also create a commercial for their unique safety designs!________________________________________________________________________________________________An amazing resource for teachers who want to encompass math and ELA skills with an engaging hands-on real-life STEAM challenge. Students will learn abo
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3rd - 7th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 4-PS3-4
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 4-PS3-3
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Bill to Law: Interactive Notebook Reading Comprehension & Activity Pack
Get your students engaged and excited about government and the legislative process! Assess reading comprehension with the included nonfiction reading passage, interactive notebook elements, and critical thinking writing assignment. Get students up and out of their seats with the engaging movement review activity. This packet includes one reading passage, three activities, and accompanying answer keys. INCLUDED IN PURCHASE:✯ Non Fiction Reading: How a Bill Becomes Law✯ Interactive Notebook: Bill
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4th - 7th
Persuasive Writing Unit | Collaborative Learning Task
Opinion Writing BundleCollaborative Simulation LessonsThese two opinion writing mini lessons are the epitome of collaboration through court room stimulations for two very well known stories. Both mini lessons follow an identical sequence, reinforcing persuasive writing techniques in a fun way.Students will work together to prove their "innocence" creating alibi's and answering probing questions. Discover for yourselves, through creating the scenarios, suspect profiles, taking notes as a detectiv
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3rd - 6th
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Election Day Activity & Simulation!
I spent almost an hour (not even kidding) looking for a resource to use with my third graders for election day... I wanted them to learn about the process we use to elect leaders, but didn't want to stand in front of them with some huge powerpoint! Eventually, I decided to create my own student-led resource...This activity simulates the election & voting process for students. They are put into different groups (parties) and will work together to be elected as the new classroom teacher!! They
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3rd - 6th
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Who Stole the Cookie? Persuasive Writing Unit
Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar? A Persuasive Writing TaskThe truth is now out. One of you stole the cookie from the cookie jar. Yes YOU! Discover for yourselves, through creating the scenarios, suspect profiles, taking notes as a detective and voting for a mock jury, who the culprit was. A perfect addition to any persuasive writing unit with a nursery rhyme that has been sung, arguably not fully, for many years.What's Included?A lesson plan sequence to support teachersBrainstorm templa
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Persuasive Writing Unit | Collaborative Learning Task
Author's Study: Agents & Advances (A Literacy Simulation)
Are you looking for a creative and fun way to have students engage in an author's study? The simulation Agents & Advances calls on students to serve as literary agents as they work to secure an advance for the author they represent. During this five week unit students will learn background information about an author they select, read multiple books, understand how their author uses literary elements to enhance their writing, and craft a business letter showcasing what they have learned. T
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5th - 8th
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Earth Day: Balance the Earth
Earth Day is April 22nd, and this year marks 51 years of celebrating our planet! In this creative cross-curriculum lesson, learn about our earth from a different perspective! Students will use multiple types of research-based instructional strategies such as: compare/contrast, creative writing, and life application. Learn about pollution and what Earth is like from an alien's perspective! Apply what you learn to reduce your own negative impact on the Earth.*************************************
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3rd - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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