Does your class have what it takes to self-govern?

Self-governing Classroom Simulation

A social studies simulation where students build, maintain, and experiment with self-governance for the 21st century.

A Student's Perspective

Teachers' Perspectives

About the Simulation

A Parallel to American History

Social studies simulations traditionally model legislative bodies, court proceedings, or elections. They simulate the current structure of the United States, falling short in teaching how the United States system came into existence and why it is structured the way it is.

Self-Government Works does not simulate the current system, it simulates the process of discovering, building, and maintaining self-government. It is not a reenactment of history, but parallels history. As students learn American history they experience real self-governance in the classroom. They experience oppression, have the choice to remove themselves from oppression, create their own system of government, and learn to maintain that system.

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American History Class

The Self-Government Works simulation is designed for an American History class. It is not a replacement for your existing curriculum, but is a customizable supplement that lasts 10-13 weeks.

Each of the four phases are intended to span one week, with two to three weeks between phases for your existing instruction. There are a few interim lessons and activities intended for use between the phases to keep the simulation progressing.

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U.S. Government Class

The simulation provides foundational instruction to better prepare the student for greater insight and interest in government. When students learn how and why the United States came to be, they become far more engaged in the subject.

The simulation can be adapted for a U.S. Government class by conducting each unit consecutively, or with one week between phases. Using this format, the simulation will last 4-8 weeks.

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“It was so cool. many of us spent our own time outside of class studying history, negotiating, and strategizing—self-governing. I even think John Locke is awesome! Crazy…right?”

Laine (10th Grade)

"I have learned so much about my country and about unity. How to stand as one and come together to make peace and equality for all. I never thought that I could learn stuff like this. It made me a better person, go deeper, and find myself. I think everyone should have the chance to do this simulation."

Connor (12th Grade)

“In the beginning of the simulation, I seriously hated it. But now I have the ability to make choices and self-govern, History class is fun.” 

Jack (8th Grade)

Teacher Workshop

Learn how to facilitate the Self-Government Works simulation in your classroom by attending the two day Teacher Workshop. Contact us today for more information.

NEW! Now earn graduate level college credit for attending the Teacher Workshop. Earn up to 4 credit hours when you attend the workshop and run the simulation in your classroom!

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Anytown, USA

Bring the Workshop to you. If you have 8 or more teachers or administrators we will bring the workshop to you. Contact us for more information.

Minneapolis, Minnesota - Aug 6 & 7, 2020

Learn how to facilitate the Self-Government Works simulation in your classroom by attending the two day Teacher Workshop. Contact us today for more information.

Bellevue, Nebraska - Sep, 2020

Learn how to facilitate the Self-Government Works simulation in your classroom by attending the two day Teacher Workshop. Contact us today for more information.

Mesa, Arizona - Oct, 2020

Learn how to facilitate the Self-Government Works simulation in your classroom by attending the two day Teacher Workshop. Contact us today for more information.

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