Games in Social Studies
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Games and simulations used in all realms of social studies classes.
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Civilization Game: How good do you have to be? 2 Replies
I'm wondering about using Sid Meier's Civilization - or maybe Freeciv - with my 6th grade World History students, but I am concerned about my own skill level at the game. I get the big picture and I…Continue
Started by Carrie Shanahan. Last reply by Brian Markwald Aug 14, 2012.
Preview, Follow-up and Debrief
I love using games, and I see how they connect to the curriculum but I am not always great at helping kids see the connections and take their learning beyond the specific activity. How do others…Continue
Started by Molly Smith Jul 1, 2011.
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Comment by Jeff Kohls on June 27, 2011 at 3:27pm
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Comment by Jason Eifling on June 27, 2011 at 10:20am -
Has links to various online games. Be warned that many links do not work.
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Comment by Rachel Labossiere on June 23, 2011 at 12:26pm -
Great Depression Simulation (the challenge of getting/applying for government assistance) - fcweb.sd36.bc.ca/~mah_d/ss11/PogeyActivity_inClass.doc
(it will automatically open the document, so click "yes" when prompted).
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Comment by Jose Luis Redondo on June 22, 2011 at 5:03pm -
A game designed to create our own business, it could be interesting for economics lessons or something related with professional developement.
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Comment by Jeff Kohls on June 22, 2011 at 12:30pm
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Greetings, I thought there should be a group to address the use of games and simulations in the social studies. Please use this as a forum to discuss and share what you do, or would like to do.
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