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Your students build a civilization from scratch — rivers, flags, calendars, currency, government. Social studies, science, and writing woven into one year-long project.
What kind of an app could have helped Abe Lincoln accomplish his goals?
Four US presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.
The Nile, the Tigris, the Euphrates, the Seine, the Thames, and now… your river!
Why 12 months? Why 30ish days? Why 7 days in a week? Your civilization could organize a year in any way you want!
How is each part of the United States Government not like the other parts?
13 colonies activities including a word search and task cards packed with facts. Plus, students will create their own colony with a name, story, and map!
What type of currency will your civilization use? What symbols will be on it? Why are they significant?
How would people from history have interacted online? Students will develop a conversation online between people involved in the same event from history.
Every great capital is part geography, part human design. Research real ones, then build your own from scratch.
What happens when your civilization suddenly has a surplus of food? Think of the possibilities!
Four 20th century presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.
Students will determine what makes a hero a hero.
Which of these eight wonders deserves to become the Eighth Wonder of the World!?
A mysterious image. Reveal it slowly. Let your students wonder!
Which of these mountains is not like the others?
Which domesticated animal will win the tournament?
One column is an example. The other isn’t. Can your students figure out the hidden rule before the reveal?
Do big countries always have the most medals? Which smaller countries rank surprisingly high in the Olympics?
How have the ages of three countries’ populations changed from 1950 to 2020? And what problems might that create?
How is each of these states not like the others?
Four African nations. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.
Four 19th century presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.
We’re looking at countries vs states (and other smaller regions).
Who will win the tournament of mythological creatures!?
How would people with two different perspectives discuss a decision from history?
Four of the tiniest countries in Europe. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.
We’re looking at capital cities.
So who was the strangest of these eight presidents?
Which of these inventions of the ancient world is most influential? Least useful today? Most taken-for-granted?
What makes for a good flag? What makes a bad flag?
It’s a great moment for your civilization! Power is moving from the hands of a few to a more democratic government.
Let’s go beyond merely memorizing word parts and instead analyze across languages. How do other languages make a word the opposite?
Which country has a great balance between their summer and winter Olympic medals?
How is each of these four countries not like the others?
The Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House — group them, pick the best from each group, then design your own.
