Atlantis: Role Playing Simulations for the Study of American Politics
This book is a unique instructional device. It gives students roles as political decistion makers as they work together to build a mythical nation. Each simulation is designed to fill two class periods and to involve all students, not just those who usually participate. Students experience the tensions of a democracy and the conflicting interests of different regions. Atlantis gives students the experience of legislators as they struggle with difficult issues like creating a constitution and freedom of speech. This unusual text promotes leadership and fosters understanding in a way that students have repeatedly described as fun.
Format:Spiral-bound
Language:English
ISBN:0830411372
ISBN13:9780830411375
Release Date:January 1986
Publisher:Wadsworth Publishing Company
Length:219 Pages
Weight:0.94 lbs.
Customer Reviews
1 rating
hands on
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I was introduced to this book as a college student. Since then, as a teacher, I have used it in high schools and middle schools. Although with a younger group of kids the prep time is longer the lessons are a hands on way for any age group to understand and use the American political process.
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