You can feel it in the air. Your students are vibrating with excitement. Christmas break is almost here. BUT, it's not here yet...
Here are a few lessons I've created to help me survive until Christmas break:
In World History, we usually are learning about the Middle Ages around break time. This
simulation is a student favorite! It takes students through a simulation where they make decisions about a
fictional kingdom during the Middle Ages. Students begin by randomly
picking a fictional kingdom profile and a treasury card. Their kingdom's
profile will guide some of the students' answers as they face 18
scenarios with several options. Student answers determine whether they
gain or lose gold coins for their treasury. While the simulation's
kingdoms and scenarios are fictional, students will enjoy connecting the
scenarios to what they've learned or will learn about the Middle Ages.
Afterwards, students will write a creative story that incorporates what
they've learned about the Middle Ages and two of scenarios in the
simulation. It comes with both print and digital versions so your students can play they are in-person, remote, or hybrid!
If you are looking for a fun activity that incorporates technology, students really enjoy this
Christmas Traditions Around the World Scavenger Hunt (it also includes a version without QR codes!). It also includes a digital version so remote students don't miss out on the fun!
My students always loved playing Bingo. This Christmas Traditions Around the World game makes learning about Christmas traditions lots of fun. And, it includes a digital version to play during a video meeting!
In Civics, I like to bring out Doodle Notes - if it's a Presidential election year, we'll go over the
Electoral College and if it's not, we'll go over
How a Bill Becomes a Law. These both include print and digital versions to make your life even easier!
My U.S. History classes work on map activities...
Students complete a
map activity for the Civil War. It's perfect for helping students understand what the
United States looked like at the start of the Civil War including its
western territories, where significant battles occurred, and which
states were Union, Confederate, or Borders states. It's also a great way
to incorporate geography into your unit. Students will label, color,
and draw on the map and then answer a few questions.
What are your favorite activities do to before Christmas break?
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