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Every Witsooth game comes with a detailed lesson plan mapped to AP objectives. Download resources for classroom integration, discussion prompts, and assessment strategies.

Lesson Plans Library

Download lesson plans for all games organized by subject and unit. Each plan includes learning objectives, discussion starters, and assessment ideas.

Subject Game Title Unit Download
AP Macro Economic Time Detective
Unit 2 — Economic Indicators
Unit 2 Download PDF
AP Macro Macro Mission
Unit 3 — National Income
Unit 3 Download PDF
AP Macro Fed Chair Simulator
Unit 4 — Financial Sector
Unit 4 Download PDF
AP Macro Money Machine
Unit 4 — Money & Banking
Unit 4 Download PDF
AP US History Great Depression
Unit 8 — 20th Century Challenges
Unit 8 Download PDF
AP US History Postwar America
Unit 8 — 20th Century Challenges
Unit 8 Download PDF

Using These Games in Your Classroom

Full-Class Introduction

Project the game on your SMART Board and play through 1-2 scenarios as a whole class. Use the pause points built into each game to discuss economic concepts, historical decisions, or geographic patterns. This takes 15-20 minutes and anchors the unit.

Station Rotation

Set up 2-3 computers with different games and rotate students through 15-minute stations. Each station targets a different skill: data analysis, curve manipulation, decision-making. Students can play multiple times to master mechanics.

Homework Exploration

Assign a specific game after teaching the core concept. Students play for 20 minutes and complete a reflection prompt from the lesson plan. Bring the next day's discussion informed by what they discovered.

Assessment Alternative

Instead of a traditional quiz, have students play a game on a specific unit and explain their reasoning in a written reflection or class discussion. This assesses understanding differently — less about retrieval, more about application.

Technical Notes

No Setup Required

Games run directly in the browser. No login, no accounts, no data collection. Save the game HTML file to your computer or drive, open it in any modern browser, and you're ready. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

SMART Board Friendly

Designed for projection. Large fonts, high contrast, touch-friendly controls. Works great at 4K resolution, readable from the back row. Tested on Promethean and SMART Board systems.

Mobile Access

Most games are responsive. Students can play on tablets or mobile devices if you share the link. Some games with complex drag-and-drop are best on desktop, but all work at least in a pinch.

Student Privacy

No data collection. Games don't track students, send analytics, or require login. Play remains completely local to the device. This means you can assign games confidently in any district.