Lesson Plan
Grades 3-5, 6-8
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In a simulation game, students desiring to draw renewable resources from a common pool determine short-term consumption strategies that will preserve a long-term supply of the resource for all.
Students will be able to:
- Identify a strategy that would produce a sustainable use of resources in a simulation game.
- Draw parallels between the chips used in the game and renewable resources upon which people depend.
- Explain the similarities between the actions of participants in the game and the actions of people in real-world situations.
Features of This Resource
- Tragedy of the commons simulation game
- Great lesson plan for social economics
- Opportunity for responsible decision-making (SEL competency)
- Students evaluate the realistic consequences of various actions, taking into consideration the well-being of themselves and others
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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.
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