Simulations

Simulations allow students to understand historical time periods and decisions through role-playing. Simulations are games, individual problem solving, conflict resolution and debates. Students usually do their best writing, because they experience the issue first hand and they can write from their experience. These tasks are designed to engage an entire classroom and allow the students to have a voice in an issue. The teacher must strive to create a meaningful scenario that will interest all students.

Examples:

Confederate Flag Debate

Task: The students debated the meaning and representation of the Confederate Flag.

(1) [|Student Roleplaying Cards] (Students were appointed to a specific role)

(2) Graphic Organizer & Readings (For and Opposed)

(3) [|Class Rules] (The students made their arguments)

(4) Essay Reflection (The students wrote their opinion on the topic.)

Westward Expansion Simulation

Task: The students will debate the movement of settlers to the American West.

Westward Expansion Simulation

Atomic Bomb Simulation

Task: The students will debate the use of both Atomic Bombs.

Atomic Bomb Debate

Brexit Debate

Task: The students will decide if Great Britain should leave the E.U..

Brexit Debate