So how would pupils solve a town's problems? Using a video game, scholars tell residents of a town how to solve their problems by taking steps such as going back to school, voting, or serving in the military. As they make good choices, they collect points to see who wins big.

Concepts

civic duty, civics, responsibility, responsible decision-making, community service

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Offer the game to learners to prompt a discussion of civic duties
• Use the game to incentivize positive classroom behavior

Classroom Considerations

• One of a series of interactive games developed by iCivics

Pros

• Game is engaging and fun 
• Humorous sound effects and graphics keep learners involved in the simulation

Cons

• Game may be repetitive for older pupils

Common Core

RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7