Science Games and Sims

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Topic summary: In this topic you will reflect on what makes a good Science Game or Simulation, and pick a topic for your own game. A well made science game or sim uses game action, decision making and role playing to explore a scientific principle or a global climate issue in an interactive and entertaining way. The best games are informative and inspire action.


Topic Assignments

Reflect on the Global Climate games and sims you have played with

Discuss or reflect on the games you played in the last topic:

Answer these questions about the ones you like most or least:

  • What principles does the game or sim explore?
  • Does it do a good job of exploring the concept? Why or Why not?
  • Is this game or sim fun or compelling to play? Why or Why not?
  • Can a game or sim be fun and be good at exploring science? How?


Choose the Topic for Your Own Science Game or Simulation

1. Explore Local Themes and Issues that matter to you

How do the following issues affect your local community?

  • Climate Change
  • Recycling
  • Alternative energy sources

2. Choose one issue and find information about it.

  • Answer these questions:
    • What do you think is the most important thing people should know about your topic?
    • What actions should people do in order to help with this topic?
    • What do you want someone to learn from your game?
  • Use Google to search for information online
  • Create a links to multimedia resources about your topic that can inspire your game development. Try to include sounds, images, videos and text.


Update Your Wiki Page

Update your Projects page with the lists you created.

Update Your Blog

Write a Blog post about this topic, share your learning experience!


After you finish these assignments, continue to the Imagining Your Game or Sim topic.

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