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Welcome to a fun new way to teach history. Get those kids out of their seats and into some board games with these fun, interactive games.

Welcome to a fun new way to teach history. Get those kids out of their seats and into some board games with these fun, interactive games.
American Revolution Boardgame #7 Lexington and Concord
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American Revolution Boardgame #7 Lexington and Concord

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The game Lexington and Concord allows students to interact with the elements of the story of “The Shot Heard Around the World” by having them go over the ideas of Sam Adams and John Hancock being pursued by the British, and General Gage searching for supplies in Concord.
American Revolution Board Games #6 The Intolerable Acts
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American Revolution Board Games #6 The Intolerable Acts

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This game helps teach students about how the Intolerable Acts led to the American Revolution, and the effect they had on the people of Boston and the colonies as a whole. It takes place after the events of the Boston Tea Party when the British sought to punish the people of Boston and Massachusetts by enforcing harsh laws on them. The Massachusetts government lost its special self government, the ports were closed, the leadership was replaced by a military leader loyal to the king, and the committees of correspondence got to work spreading the news of the harshness of the British empire.
American Revolution Board Games #1 New World Trade
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American Revolution Board Games #1 New World Trade

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The purpose of this game is to explain to students what sort of items were traded between colonies and mother countries in the 1700s. It also shows students the location of colonies, and how different countries and colonies traded different items. Students will also see that items from colonies are raw materials, and items from mother countries are manufactured goods. To play this game, students will trade resource cards and compete to see who wins in the New World - Britain, France or Spain.
American Revolution Board Games #5 War Debt
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American Revolution Board Games #5 War Debt

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In this game, play as Britain or the American colonists to aim for certain goals. The students will trade and collect cards to try to meet their goals. This game is pre-American Revolution during the Stamp Act and the Tea act, when the Sons of the Liberty were most active.
American Revolution Board Games #4 Pontiac's War
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American Revolution Board Games #4 Pontiac's War

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This game is set in 1763 during Pontiac’s War when the Native Americans wanted to drive Europeans out of their land. They attempted to bring different native groups together to achieve this, but were unable to completely drive Europeans off their land. There was some progress in driving back white settlers in the Ohio River Valley when a number of forts were captured or destroyed. This also coincided with the year the Proclamation of 1763 occurred. In the game, you play as the Native Americans to try and determine how you will interact with white settlers – through trading, allying with other native groups, or war.
American Revolution Board Games #3 French and Indian War
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American Revolution Board Games #3 French and Indian War

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In this game, students have the instructions on the game board and simply play against each other to compete for control of North America. The French and Indian War, fought from 1754 to 1763, was a pivotal conflict in North America between the British and French colonial empires, with Native American allies on both sides. It was part of the larger global struggle known as the Seven Years’ War. The war resulted from territorial and economic disputes and ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, which saw Britain gaining control of Canada and all of North America east of the Mississippi River, while France ceded Louisiana to Spain. The war’s outcome had profound implications for the future of North America, setting the stage for colonial tensions that would ultimately lead to the American Revolution.
American Revolution Board Games #2 France Vs Britain
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American Revolution Board Games #2 France Vs Britain

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This game is ideal for learning about the battle for control of North America. It is a basic game of conquest with an added twist of ‘Rock,Paper,Scissors’ to decide who wins the battles. Background The French and Indian War (1754-1763) was a conflict between France and Britain, primarily fought in North America. France and its Native American allies contested British territorial expansion, leading to a series of battles. The war concluded with the Treaty of Paris in 1763, where Britain gained control of Canada and other French territories in North America, marking a shift in the global balance of power. This war laid the groundwork for subsequent tensions that contributed to the American Revolution.
Chinese Dynasty Board Game #2 -The Qin Dynasty (Social Studies-History Activity)
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Chinese Dynasty Board Game #2 -The Qin Dynasty (Social Studies-History Activity)

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In this game, you explore some of the aspects of the Qin Dynasty, and compete with other players to get around the board, while learning info. The Qin Dynasty, which ruled China from 221 BCE to 206 BCE, was a short but significant period in Chinese history. Some key events and characteristics include: Unification of China: The Qin Dynasty is best known for unifying China under the rule of Qin Shi Huang, who declared himself the First Emperor. This involved the conquest of various independent states and the standardization of writing, currency, and measurements to promote unity. Construction of the Great Wall: Qin Shi Huang initiated the early construction of the Great Wall of China to defend against invasions from northern nomadic tribes. Although much of the existing wall is from later dynasties, the foundation was laid during the Qin Dynasty. Standardization of Laws and Writing: Qin Shi Huang implemented legal reforms to standardize laws and punishments across the newly unified empire. He also ordered the standardization of the Chinese writing system, which helped in promoting communication and governance. Authoritarian Rule: The Qin Dynasty was characterized by a centralized and authoritarian form of government. Qin Shi Huang implemented strict control over the population, suppressing dissent and persecuting scholars whose ideas opposed the state ideology. Terra Cotta Army: One of the most famous archaeological discoveries in China is the Terra Cotta Army, a collection of life-sized clay soldiers and horses created to accompany Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife. This massive burial complex was discovered in the late 20th century. Short-lived Dynasty: Despite its significant achievements, the Qin Dynasty was short-lived, lasting only 15 years. After the death of Qin Shi Huang, discontent among the people, harsh policies, and the oppressive rule of subsequent emperors contributed to the fall of the dynasty. The Qin Dynasty laid the foundation for imperial rule in China, influencing the subsequent Han Dynasty and leaving a lasting impact on Chinese history and culture.
Chinese Dynasty Board Game #1 -Qin Dynasty (Social Studies-History Activity)
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Chinese Dynasty Board Game #1 -Qin Dynasty (Social Studies-History Activity)

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In this free game, students can play others students in the classroom using this printed board game. The Qin Dynasty unified China in 221 BC through a combination of military conquest, political centralization, and standardization. The dynasty implemented a centralized bureaucracy, standardized laws, writing systems, currency, and measurements. Additionally, the construction of the Great Wall of China began during this period to defend against invasions from northern nomadic tribes.