FOMC Simulation

Students study the trial of Dred Scott. They investigate the New York Times reporter and simulate writing about the trial for a newspaper. They identify the 5Ws from the play using a graphic organizer and present their findings to the...

Simulate the Situation Room and analyze the US's relationship with North Korea. The plan starts off with a quick review and an examination of a online timeline that updates as the situation continues. Next, the class reads an article and...

Students explore transparency in monetary policymaking. They participate in an activity that demonstrates the reasons behind the FOMC's move toward greater transparency. They read the September 2, 2005 Economic Letter, and complete a...

Discuss the differences in dialogue and debate when considering a controversial topic. Your class can work in small groups to complete a guided discussion of this controversial topic and then participate in a simulation of the Scopes...

Students explore how emotions affect the decision-making of peacekeepers and design simulators for training emergency-response personnel.

Students investigate causes and effects of droughts by participating in a simulation 'town hall meeting.' Acting as community members, students make informed decisions to help a town and its surrounding areas suffering effects of a...

Students simulate a course with and without a guide as if they were an airplane with and without air traffic control. They read and discuss the article "For Airlines, Hands-On Air Traffic Control". They discuss challenges that air...

Young scholars explore, examine and reflect on challenges facing produce farmers. They study about invasive species and how they affect the agricultural industry by reading and discussing the article "Tiny but Hungry, Moth May Peril...