Bringing the Social Sciences Alive: 10 Simulations for History, Economics, Government, and Geography

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Allyn & Bacon, 1999 - Business & Economics - 220 pages
A handy guide to the use of simulations in the classroom, this material provides important directions, background content, and reproducible materials for ten ready-to-use simulations that will engage your students in a variety of performance-related activities. An extensive introduction provides both the novice and the experienced teacher with guidelines for assessment, as well as discussions on designing and creating unique simulations and modifying them to fit class size and performance level.

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Contents

Introduction
1
Constructing a New American Government
11
The Mighty Dorito Cartel
32
Copyright

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About the author (1999)

Rick Hess is currently an assistant professor of education and government at the University of Virginia. His current research emphasizes the effects (or non-effects) of competition on public school systems.

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