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

by Hess, Frederick M.

• ISBN13: 9780205281701
• ISBN10: 0205281702
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-02-01
• Publisher: Pearson P T R

Summary

This book was written with the practicing teacher in mind. It offers ten tested, varied, and refined simulations that will enliven a classroom in grades 7-12 without sacrificing content! In fact, these lessons help a teacher teach concepts, material, and skills more effectively. The lessons are ready-to-use, including directions, background context, reproducible materials, and guidelines for assessment. Topics include: Constructing a New American Government, The Mighty Dorito Cartel, and Making the United Nations Work. The author also provides discussion on designing, modifying, running, and assessing simulations.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Preface	xiii
Introduction	1	(10)
What Simulations Can Add to Your Classroom	3	(2)
Some Practical Thoughts on Designing and Using Simulations	5	(3)
Layout of the Book	8	(2)
References	10	(1)
Constructing a New American Government	11	(21)
Teacher's Note	11	(1)
Background on the Constitutional Convention	12	(3)
Using This Simulation	15	(1)
How the Simulation Works	16	(2)
Comments From Experience	18	(1)
Possible Modifications	19	(1)
Assessment	19	(2)
Appendix---Materials	21	(11)
The Mighty Dorito Cartel	32	(17)
Teacher's Note	32	(1)
Background on the Free Rider Syndrome, Oliogopolies, and OPEC	33	(5)
Using This Simulation	38	(1)
How the Simulation Works	39	(2)
Comments from Experience	41	(1)
Possible Modifications	41	(1)
Assessment	42	(2)
Appendix---Materials	44	(5)
Letting the Bulls Run	49	(15)
Teacher's Note	49	(1)
Background on the Equity Markets	50	(5)
Using This Simulation	55	(1)
How the Simulation Works	55	(3)
Comments from Experience	58	(1)
Possible Modifications	59	(1)
Assessment	59	(2)
Appendix---Materials	61	(3)
Forging a Lasting Middle East Peace	64	(24)
Teacher's Note	64	(1)
Background on Middle East Conflict	65	(3)
Using This Simulation	68	(1)
How the Simulation Works	69	(2)
Comments from Experience	71	(2)
Possible Modifications	73	(1)
Assessment	73	(2)
Appendix---Materials	75	(13)
Choosing a President	88	(41)
Teacher's Note	88	(1)
Background on Political Party Conventions	89	(2)
Using This Simulation	91	(2)
How the Simulation Works	93	(5)
Comments from Experience	98	(1)
Possible Modifications	98	(1)
Assessment	99	(1)
Appendix---Materials	100	(29)
A Whirlwind American Tour	129	(11)
Teacher's Note	129	(1)
Background on Low-Budget Travel	130	(1)
Using This Simulation	130	(1)
How the Simulation Works	131	(2)
Comments from Experience	133	(2)
Possible Modifications	135	(1)
Assessment	136	(1)
Appendix---Materials	137	(3)
Passing a Crime Bill	140	(25)
Teacher's Note	140	(1)
Background on the Legislative Process	140	(2)
Using This Simulation	142	(1)
How the Simulation Works	143	(4)
Comments from Experience	147	(1)
Possible Modifications	147	(1)
Assessment	147	(2)
Appendix---Materials	149	(16)
Living on a Paycheck	165	(10)
Teacher's Note	165	(1)
Background on Budgeting	166	(1)
Using This Simulation	167	(1)
How the Simulation Works	167	(2)
Comments from Experience	169	(1)
Possible Modifications	170	(1)
Assessment	171	(1)
Appendix---Materials	172	(3)
The Delicate Balance of Power	175	(21)
Teacher's Note	175	(1)
Background on Europe Before World War I	176	(3)
Using This Simulation	179	(1)
How the Simulation Works	180	(4)
Comments from Experience	184	(1)
Possible Modifications	185	(1)
Assessment	186	(1)
Appendix---Materials	187	(9)
Making the United Nations Work	196	(12)
Teacher's Note	196	(1)
Background on the United Nations	197	(1)
Using This Simulation	198	(1)
How the Simulation Works	199	(1)
Comments from Experience	200	(2)
Possible Modifications	202	(1)
Assessment	203	(1)
Appendix---Materials	204	(4)
Final Thoughts	208	(7)
Assessing Simulations	208	(2)
Assessment Materials	210	(5)
Index	215