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Free geography simulations
Free Virtual Field Trip Activity to the Eiffel Tower (Google Earth Exploration)
Take your students on a virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower! Using a combination of Google Earthâ„¢ 360-degree views, informational text, video, and visuals, your students will learn about the history and significance of the Eiffel Tower from various perspectives.This virtual field trip covers::: geographic location of France:: Paris on the Map:: City of Lights (and common misconception):: Eiffel Tower & height comparisons:: Gustave Eiffel & His team of engineers:: 1889 Universal Exposition::
Grades:
5th - 7th
Model United Nations (Model UN) simulation on climate change
Are you interested in an interactive Model UN simulation where the students would be able to understand the topic easily, would be able to discern many different views on the topic, and would be able to fairly easily discern the policies of the country they represent in the simulation? This product on climate change will "do the trick."Updated April 2021 to include some of President Biden's climate policies147 teachers have bought this product and the reviews are excellent.Important: this simul
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9th - 12th
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Our Trip Around the World: Visiting the Continents
Why not have even more fun with your Trip Around the World - Continents unit by giving your students the full airline treatment? After making your suitcases, distribute boarding passes and have them go through a mock security screening. Arrange their chairs as if on an airplane, and read the enclosed flight attendant instructions. Make sure they buckle up, and stow their suitcases under their seat. You may even want to serve a little snack and beverage while they watch your in-flight movie/desti
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1st - 4th
Eco Footprint Natural Resource Simulation | Human World Geography
Open your students' eyes (and ears!) to the vastly different eco footprints across the planet as they witness the consumption levels of citizens from various nations with this FREE activity. This print-and-go lesson is the perfect way to kick-off off your exploration of this very real topic in your Human Geography, Contemporary World Problems, Environmental Science, or Ecology course!All you need to add are some popcorn kernels! Greatness is creating a meaningful understanding out of abstract nu
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7th - 12th
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Model United Nations simulation (Model UN) Population, Overpopulation
This product was updated in December 2020. So far 63 teachers have purchased it. It involves the students in a Model United Nations simulation, whereby the students will have a fairly easy time discerning their country's policy regarding population control. The focus of the simulation will be on China and Africa. The debate will center around 2 draft resolutions dealing with the questions: (a) Have the one and two child policies of China done more harm than good? and (b) should these policie
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7th - 12th
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***Free*** Canadian Geography Digital Escape
This is an excellent, engaging activity to review geographic concepts related to Canada! Ted is your friend, and he has invited you on a trip! He's a bit of a trickster, so instead of letting you know where he is, he left clues for you to solve. Crack the clues, and join him somewhere in Canada for an epic adventure! This zero prep activity is excellent for reviewing geographic concepts at the beginning of the year or leaving for an occasional teacher on a day you can't make it in. The self-cor
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6th - 9th
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Middle East Peace Simulation
In this simulation, students assume the roles of different nations involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Background of the geography, religions, and conflict are necessary for students to participate in the simulation. My students were very engaged and worked on their peace plans on their own time!I also had students create a video "Message to the Nations," where they explain the desired goals of their nation. It is a work in progress, but an outline of materials and ideas that you can buil
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6th - 8th
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Battleship Game
A great shake up to help sink the monotony of notes and lectures. Great supplemental game for use with U.S. Imperialism units, World War 1 or World War 2. A Paper Version of the classic Battleship Game. Comes with instructions on how to play.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Create a Cloud
This little experiment is a GREAT addition to studies of monsoon seasons, rainy seasons and cloud formation. Everything you need and step by step directions are included for students to create a cloud in a jar!
Includes a summarization writing assignment for students to reflect on their experience
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4th - 10th
Scramble for Africa Post Simulation Reflection/Class Discussion
Are you looking for an engaging and interactive way to help your students delve deeper into the complexities of imperialism and the colonization of Africa? Look no further! Our Scramble for Africa: Interactive Group Discussion & Reflection Activity is designed to enhance your students' understanding of this critical historical period while promoting communication, critical thinking, and collaboration.What's included:Detailed activity instructions to guide you step-by-step through the process
Grades:
10th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
Desert Survival! Game
Desert Survival is an activity a teacher and I made during distance learning (our students rated it highest out of anything). I have used this as an introduction to Arabia twice and an introduction to West Africa once. I think it works better for a unit heavily focused on Pre-Islamic Arabia and the geography of that region.Basic premise, you go on a field trip and the teacher crashes the plan - Magic happens and you are the only one left alive (but every student is somehow in different places ha
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6th - 7th
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Effects of Globalisation: Fishbowl Discussion (IGCSE Business, Unit 6.3)
Fishbowl Discussion about globalization, its causes, effects and sustainability. Purpose of this discussion is not to convince the audience about certain position, but to demonstrate proficient communicating and critical thinking skills, active listening, using evidence, asking open-ended questions to others and referencing to what previous students said. Students in the inner circle take turns to introduce their positions and react to them within a given time limit. Students in the outer circle
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9th - 10th
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The History Cat
The History Cat... a cheeky history textbook that's totally free.
What started off as a way to improve the history experience for one teacher's classroom has become a website with two million users from 43 different countries...
Our website: www.thehistorycat.com
Our Mission
The mission of History Cat is simple: change the way students learn about history. We've set out to answer the age-old question that every teacher asks: "How can I motivate teens to read a textbook?" Now, we're not tal
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Escape from Egypt!
This game will help students to review information about the ancient Israelites in a fun way! If you need an easy way to complete an "escape room" like game without locks and boxes (although you can add them) this game will help with that! NOTE: The copy of the game HAS the answers typed in next to the questions, so please make sure you delete the answers before distributing to students. This game also uses the National Geographic World History textbook, but you can easily edit the document to r
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5th - 12th
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User - friendly Model United Nations (Model UN) Rules of Procedure and process.
For two decades, students in my Honors International Relations courses organized Model United Nations conferences. Over the years the South Kingstown High School Model UN Conference grew to be, at one point, the largest one - day, high school Model UN conference in New England. At its height, SKMUN included over 400 students from 25 different schools, from 3 states, involved in 12 different committees. The conference included over 170 students from South Kingstown HS. It was held on a Saturd
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Neolithic Revolution Simulation
This activity acts as a great introduction to the Neolithic Revolution. The Neolithic Revolution was when humans went from hunting-gathering tribes and settled into agricultural settlements. As a consequence, there were great societal and technological advancements. This simulation will allow students to identify the neolithic revolution and truly understand how settlements contributed to advancements in society.
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4th - 9th
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Water Scarcity Simulation
This lesson is a part of a physical geography unit of Southwest Asia. This lesson will act as a catalyst to begin the Human-Environment connection and understand the consequences of the region’s physical geography. Inside this lesson, students will learn about the different types of water scarcity and participate in an active and engaging simulation.Inside this lesson is:1) Lesson plan2) Activity3) GoogleSlides to correspond to the lesson (GoogleSlides link included in resources)4) Differentia
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Not Grade Specific
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MEET & TEACH HUMANITIES: The Great Circle Route Geography Lesson
The Great Circle Route is a dynamic hands-on activity that is a powerful way to teach the differences between flat maps and globes. Making our students geographically literate is the goal of history teachers. We use maps and globes, teaching longitude and latitude, and the differences between various types of maps, but our students don’t truly get the concept until they try to plot a straight route using a flat map. The visual discrepancies between a globe and a paper map truly become real whe
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6th - 10th
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Sustainability Scenario: Lake Victoria
This is an authentic scenario based upon the idea of establishing a sustainable fishery on Lake Victoria in East Africa. While I have offered some potential solutions, there is scope for further development. This activity would be suitable for students between the ages of 12-16 as part of either an environmental geography unit or an environmental science unit.
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7th - 10th
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World Trading Game - Influence of Natural Resources - Country Score Sheet
Country Score Sheet for a class to play a world trading game role playing a country. I use this with the PowerPoint and Trading Commodity CardsBased loosely on a National Geographic game, modified for the Australian National Curriculum Stage 5 Geography: Human Wellbeing (Influence of Natural Resources, variations in natural resources and the impact on human wellbeing). Also relevant to Economics, Business Studies, Commerce.Can be modified. Happy trading!
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9th - 12th
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Model United Nations (Model UN simulation) abortion debate
This product was created in Dec, 2020. It involves the students in a Model United Nations simulation, whereby the students will have a fairly easy time discerning their country's policy regarding abortion. Included is a power point which includes 20 slides giving students a very good understanding for global abortion policies. Teachers should assign countries before watching reviewing the power point. Then, as you go through the power point, students will internalize info related to the country
Grades:
7th - 12th
Let's Take A Class Trip to the Rainforest!
Let's Take A Class Trip to the Rainforest! Is based off an actual lesson taught to students from an award winning interdisciplinary curriculum about tropical rainforests.
This activity allows students to imagine that they are going on a week-long field trip to a rainforest. They need to cooperatively brainstorm what they would need to pack for this trip considering the special geographic conditions of a rainforest and then evaluate their choices.
The activity is described with Directions, p
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4th - 8th
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International Rock Band Tour Project
Congratulations! After winning the latest reality television singing competition, you and your band are about to start your first international tour!! On your tour you will have a concert on every continent, except Antarctica. You can work in teams or by yourself to plan your trip.
Students will learn about the five themes of geography, as well as, financing and budgeting skills.
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4th - 7th
Civilization Simulation Map
This map serves as a fictional world for students to learn about natural resources and geographic influence on cultural and civil development.This is an original creation and is copyrighted by the seller.
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Not Grade Specific
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