Quagmire: A Simulation Game for Wetland Decision Making
Submitted by Quagmire on Tue, 2009-01-20 10:42.
Quagmire is an interactive role-playing game for grades 5-12. It provides a real-life situation regarding the proposed development of a saltwater marsh. Quagmire is student oriented and hands-on. Students take on the role of various interest groups including the government, industry, tourism, aquaculture and environmental organizations to 'debate the fate' of a saltwater marsh.
This is a FREE resource for Canadian teachers. Quagmire meets various cirriculum and learning outcomes based on Atlantic Canada and Nova Scotian educational standards. It is directed towared grade 5-12 in science, social studies and English.
Quagmire est aussi disponible en francais!
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