Here is a list of Interact simulations for middle school at the Resource Center
 
 

Agency

 A simulation of competing ad agencies utilizing various communication skills

4-9

Algebra Mystery Maze

A simulation of solving algebra chains within a maze

5-9

A-MAZE-ING Shapes

A simulation using maze design to help students develop an understanding of plane geometric concepts

4-8

American History Activators

Activities to study early American History

5-12

American Letters 1900 - 1913

Students assume roles and work in pairs, exchanging
letters representing a period in history

7-12

American Letters 1914 - 1929

Students assume roles and work in pairs, exchanging
letters representing a period in history

7-12

American Letters 1930- 1945

Students assume roles and work in pairs, exchanging
letters representing a period in history

7-12

American Letters 1946 - 1960

Students assume roles and work in pairs, exchanging
letters representing a period in history

7-12

American Letters 1961 - 1975

Students assume roles and work in pairs, exchanging
letters representing a period in history

7-12

Amigos

A simulation of a race through Latin America
originating from El Paso, Texas and going to the tip of
Latin America, Tierra del Fuego

5-9

Architects of Learning

A standards-based project-oriented simulation in which students apply math skills

5-8

Business

A simulation of setting up a popcorn or paper airplane company

5-9

Caravans

An adventure world geography simulation in which
students team up to race across a world map

4-9

Challenge Math Projects

3-D activities to strengthen problem solving

5-9

China

Chinese Culture

6-12

Cigarette On Trial

A trial simulation focusing upon a burning issue:  Should we take immediate legal steps to have a smoke-free America?

5-9

Civil War

A simulation of civilian and military life during the American Civil War: 1861-1865

5-11

Classroom City

A simulation of local government and economics in a
classroom mini-city

5-9

Clone

A simulation of a congressional hearing on genetic engineering

6-12

Constitution

A simulation of a convention called to revise the United States Constitution

7-12

Cope

A simulation of adapting to change and anticipating the future

6-12

Dawes Act and the American Indians - 1887

A three to four hour mini unit in which Congress
debates the fate of Native Americans

7-12

Design

A math simulation of designing, budgeting for, and
                                furnishing a home

4-8

Dig

A simulation of the archaeological reconstruction of a vanished civilization

5-10

Discovery

A simulation of early American colonization

5-9

 

Early American History  4-9 Activators (11,000 BC - 1898)

Each topic provides a 30-minute to 2-hour interactive lesson which involves the students directly, not passively

5-12

E-Power Math

A simulation of real-life challenges solved through the 
power of math 

 

4-8

Ecopolis

 A simulation of a community struggling to solve ecological problems

6-9

Egypt

Ancient Egyptian civilization

5-10

Election of 1800

A look at the disagreements about issues between Adams and Jefferson

7-12

Family Tree

An individual learning project which provides a handbook for your students to aid them in researching their ancestral roots

 4-9

Fifties

A simulation in which students experience events, personalities, styles, and culture of the 1950’s

6-11

Fitness

A simulated race through the circulatory system showing the benefits of a fitness lifestyle

3-6

Flight

A simulation of a cross-continent air race that develops map-reading and decision-making skills

4-9

Folk Tales

An interaction unit for studying world folk tales and practicing the art of storytelling

3-8

Forum

A historical simulation teaching public speaking and listening skills

4-9

Galaxy

A simulation of a space society on the brink of civil war

5-9

Galleon

A simulation of the quest for gold on the Spanish Main

4-9

Game Factory

A simulation in which pairs of students investigate probability by determining the fairness of games

3-8

Gold Rush

A simulation of life in a frontier mining camp

4-8

Greeks

History and culture of ancient Greece

6-12

Heritage

A simulation of research and travel to America historical sites

4-9

Honor

A simulation of coming of age in Native America before the horse

4-8

Honors Steps

A writing program for college preparatory students, HONORS STEPS teaches construction of a five or more page essay with eight to ten fully developed  paragraphs

8-12 

Individual Learning Projects Set 2 - 
   Topics 

Individual Learning Projects offer individualized instruction while helping students relate to their  community and environment 

7-12

Invent

A simulation of inventors and the invention process

4-8

Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase - 1803

A three to four hour mini unit which explores whether or not a president can legally negotiate a treaty acquiring territory for the United States

7-12

JFK and the Cuban Missile
   Crisis - 1962

A three to four hour mini unit which re-creates JFK's  "The Missiles of October" crisis

7-12

Judgment

A simulation of President Truman facing trial for his atomic bomb decision

6-11

King Lexicon

A simulation of dictionary skills set in the age of chivalry

4-8

Learning Contracts

Challenge projects of varying length for individuals and groups

4-8

Lincoln and Ft. Sumter - 1861

A three to four hour mini unit where students are confronted with Lincoln's dilemma in 1861 of whether or not to send supplies to the besieged Ft. Sumter

7-12

Lost Tribe Of Tocowans

A simulation of explorers searching for a lost tribe while reinforcing multiplication and division skills

4-8 

Mahopa

A simulation of the history and culture of Native
Americans

5-8

Mars

A simulation of human exploration of our solar system’s fourth planet

5-9

Math Quest

An adventure simulation, focusing on math problem-solving techniques where cooperative learning groups explore "four strange worlds" in search of great treasure

3-8

Maya

A simulation of Mayan civilization during the early sixth century

5-10

Mirror, Mirror

Independent learning project on the meaning and interpretation of fairy tales

7-12

Missing Persons

A simulation of analyzing fictional characters using detective skills

3-8

Museum

 

A simulation of the creation of a community museum

4-10

Music

 

Independent learning project explores the impact of music on daily life

7-12

 

Mysterious Machine

A mystery simulation about a machine found in an attic

4-8

New Atlantis

A simulation in which students role-play teams of international scientists living in an underwater work  station

4-8

Odyssey

A simulated journey through the world of classical Greek mythology where student teams meet heroes, heroines, gods and goddesses

4-8

Persuasion

 

Independent learning project about how our attitudes and behavior are influenced by communication technology

7-12

 

Philippine Islands Annexation

A simulation looking at America’s dilemma debating the end of the isolationist era

7-12

Pioneers

A simulation of decision-making on a wagon train

5-9

Roller Coaster

A simulation solving a scientific mystery while learning about the science of motion

4-8

Point-Counterpoint Set

Two 1+ hour units in which students debate important  issues of the 1960s and 1970s

7-12

Quota System

Congressional debate about adopting a quota system for immigration

7-12

Renaissance

A simulation of life in Florence during the Renaissance

 6-12

Right Brain Left Brain

Independent learning projects looking at using both dies of the brain

7-12

Rip Off

A simulation of teenage theft and the juvenile hearing process

7-9

Romans

History and culture of Ancient Rome

6-12

Senate Hearing-MacArthur

A simulation examining if President Truman was justified in firing General MacArthur

7-12

Seneca Falls-Women's Rights Convention 1848

A three to four hour mini unit re-creating the 1848 Seneca Falls Women's Rights Convention

7-12

Science Fair

A simulation to teach skills to create successful science fair projects

4-8

Shakespeare Festival

A notebook program that enlivens Shakespearean works

6-12

Skateboard Science

A simulation exploring the properties of motion

5-9

Southwest

A simulation of Spanish/American influence upon American history

4-8

Space Contracts

Space projects of varying lengths for individuals and groups

4-9

Stage Write

An introduction to playwriting

7-12

Stock Market

A simulation of buying and selling stocks

4-8

Teenage Alcohol Abuse

A simulation in which the school board discusses the expulsion of a student for alcohol abuse

7-9

Television

Independent learning project analyzing the impact of TV on thoughts and actions

7-12

Texas and The Mexican War - 1840s

A three to four hour mini unit where pro-war and anti-war views and other issues are heatedly exchanged

 7-12

Trial of John Brown - 1859

A three to four hour mini unit which re-creates the 1859 trial of John Brown

7-12

Trial of Anne Hutchinson - 1637

A three to four hour "mini" unit recreating Anne
Hutchinson's trial in 1637

7-12

Trial of John Scopes - 1925

A three to four hour mini unit that re-creates the 1925 trial of John Scopes

7-12

Toy Company

A writing and speaking simulation  in which students develop toys for the children in the youth market

5-9

Wilson and the League of Nations

A simulation that looks at Wilson’s efforts to establish the League of Nations after World War I

7-12

Wizards

An adventure simulation using spelling and language skills

3-8