11th Grade Civics Simulations

Product Description for Mock Legislative Session Simulation- Write your own legislation Bill Fair!

Make civics exciting and practical for students using this Social Studies simulation emulating the Legislative Branch. This Legislative Branch Simulation has become one of the highlights in my government class. Students love the opportunity to write bills in hopes of influencing change in their state and local communities. Students chose to solve a state or local problem, research the problem, and work through a solution. But first: students will look at a sample bill and participate in a Readers Theater simulation of the process of each round: Opening Speech, Non-Debatable Technical Questions, Pro Debate, Con Debate, and Closing Speech. Students will then look at the prep sheets that align with the sample bills of how they can encourage debate by planting questions, pro debate, or con debate on the legislative floor. Each round should last about 60 seconds! You could even JUST use this part for the simulation and not do the Bill Fair portion where students write their own bill. It's just that detailed. Students then work through the worksheets that make it easy for the teacher- because they explain it all! Pick and chose which parts you want the students to do. Learning about the law-making process is good, but actively being engaged in the process is great!
Bill Fair Project

Complete with:

- Detailed teacher directions: explaining how to run the simulation

- Sample Bills: Sample bills to help explain how students should write bills

*Texting and Driving Bill

*Police Body Cameras Bill

*Coral Reef Bill

*Smoking in cars with minors present Bill

*Day of the Dead Observed Bill

- Scripts for sample bills: These describe each round step by step

*Opening Speech, Non-Debatable Technical Questions, Pro Debate, Con Debate, and Closing Speech.

^Examples of each

- Prep Sheets: complete examples for sample bills

- Blank templates: for students to write their own bills and prep sheets to help other students debate their bill or ask great non-debatable technical questions.

- Placards: for both House and Senate! Where students write their last name and helpful tips of what to say each round

- Workbook/ planning sheets: how to research and write ACTUAL legislation!

*Legislative Intent, Whereas, Therefore, Definitions, Guidelines, Appropriations, Penalties, Enforcement, Nullification Clause, and Effective Date.

-Ranking Sheets: with instructions

*IMPORTANCE to the People of Florida: _______/5

FEASIBILITY of the Legislation: _______/5

PREPARATION of Author: _______/5

DEBATABILITY of Legislation: _______/5

*Ranking Guidelines: 1 = Significantly Exceeds Expectations 2 = Exceeds Expectations 3 = Meets Expectations 4 = Fails to Meet Expectations 5 = Criteria Not Addressed
- Everything you need is included! NO PREP! Just print and go! Worth Every Penny!! :)

Page by Page:

Table of Contents

Page 3: Blank Script

Pages 4-5: Student Sample #1 (Texting and Driving Bill)

Pages 7-9: Script for Student Sample #1

Pages1 0-11:Student Sample# 1 Prep Sheets

Pages 12-14:Student Sample #2( Police Body Cameras)

Pages 15-17: Script for Student Sample #2

Pages 18-19: Student Sample #2 Prep Sheets

Pages 20-22: Student Sample #3 (Coral Reef Bill)

Pages 23-24: Student Sample #3 Prep Sheets

Pages 25-27: Student Sample #4 (Smoking in cars with minors present)

Page 28: Student Sample #4 Prep Sheets

Pages 29-31: Student Sample #5( Day of the Dead Observed Bill)

Pages 32-33: Student Sample #5 Prep Sheets

Pages 34-35: Blank Template for writing Their bill

Pages3 6-37: Blank Template for Prep Sheets

Page 38: Ranking Sheet

Pages 39-51 : Workbook/ planning sheets

Page 52: Sample Placard

Pages 53-54: Blank Placards

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Civics Readers Theater Product Description Bring history to life with our engaging Civics Readers Theater collection! Designed for high school students, this educational product offers an insightful exploration into pivotal moments and concepts in American history through interactive and entertaining scripts. Each script encourages students to step into the shoes of historical figures, facilitating a deeper understanding of the nation's founding principles and governance. This collection is perfect for classroom settings, allowing students to develop their public speaking and critical thinking skills while fostering a love for history. Included Scripts Script #1: Readers Theater: The Philosophical Foundations of the Declaration of Independence Dive into the Enlightenment ideas that inspired the American Revolution. This script introduces students to the influential philosophers whose thoughts on freedom, equality, and governance played a crucial role in shaping the Declaration of Independence. Script #2: Readers Theater: Round Table Discussing Shays' Rebellion Explore the events and significance of Shays' Rebellion through a lively round table discussion. Students will examine the causes and effects of this crucial uprising, gaining insight into how it influenced the creation of a stronger federal government. Script #3: Readers Theater: Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Step into the heated debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists as they discuss the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This script helps students understand the differing viewpoints on the balance of power and the need for a Bill of Rights. Script #4: Readers Theater: Goldilocks and the Three Governments of America Introduce students to the concept of checks and balances through a whimsical retelling of the classic Goldilocks tale. This script cleverly compares the three branches of government to find the "just right" balance of power. Script #5: Readers Theater: A Glimpse into the Making of the U.S. Constitution Transport students to the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where they will witness the intense debates and compromises that led to the drafting of the United States Constitution. This script provides a firsthand look at the challenges and triumphs of creating a new government. Script #6: Readers Theater: The Three Branches of Government Help students understand the structure and functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government. This script offers an engaging way to explore how these branches work together to uphold the Constitution and serve the American people. Each script in the Civics Readers Theater collection is crafted to educate and inspire, providing an immersive learning experience that will captivate students' imaginations and enhance their understanding of American civics.