I heard about a site that provides links to Social Studies related games that deal with real life issues, whether that’s airport security, immigration, or Christmas shopping. The games are intended to make a point, which is why they call the site Persuasive Games, of course.
Some of the games are downloadable, and some can be played online. A couple are NOT free, but the vast majority are free for the asking.
You’ll have to decide whether the games are age appropriate, and whether you can justify them in your class. The amount you’ll learn from some games is more than you’ll learn from some of the others.
It’s a nice way to teach about some of the concepts covered. Learning can actually be fun.