Social Studies

Decisions in American History

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This simulation allows you to take on different roles as you make decisions about key moments in American history. It will help student to develop empathy, critital thinking in the social studies discipline, and content area vocabulary.

Viking Quest

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Become a Viking in the year 793 AD, and try to build a ship, cross the seas, loot a monastery, and return home to claim your prize. Students engaged in this simulation will develop content area vocabulary and develop critical thinking skills as they make historical decisions.

National Budget Simulator

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In this simulation, students become an economic advisor to the president and help solve the nation's debt crisis. This is a great activity for developing content area vocabulary for economics and finances. 

Who Killed William Robinson

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This simulation asks students to take on the role of an investigator to examine primary sources to try to solve a real-life murder case of William Robinson. Through this simulation, students will develop content area vocabulary and engage with complex texts through primary sources.

Over the Top - World War 1

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This simulation game is designed to help students see first-hand what life was like in the trenches of World War 1. This is a great simulation for developing content area vocabulary and an awareness of the decisions soldiers had to make on the front lines during World War 1.

Nation States

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Create your own nation according to your political ideals and care for the people of your country. This simulation helps students develop content area vocabulary and understand concepts of political science and government.