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Your class members will take on the roles of legislators and work to serve their constituents in a fun online video game. They will practice sorting and approving bills based on the wants of the people they represent, and understand the effect that constituents have on their representatives.
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Instructional Ideas
- Rather than explain the learning objective for this game early on to your class, have learners play the game and then afterward have a discussion on what they believe the game was trying to convey
- Assign a final writing assessment whereby learners must describe the demographics of their constituents and the types of bills they sorted through
Classroom Considerations
- Requires free online registration
Pros
- Good set of instructional tips and activity procedures
- Game scaffolds learning well and provides substantial support for students
Cons
- None