What are some examples of gamification and simulations in social studies and humanities subjects?

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Gamification and simulations are two innovative strategies that can enhance the learning experience and outcomes of social studies and humanities subjects. They involve applying game elements or creating realistic scenarios to motivate, engage, and challenge students in exploring complex topics and developing relevant skills. In this article, we will look at some examples of how gamification and simulations can be used in different social studies and humanities subjects, such as history, geography, economics, and literature.

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1 History: Mission US

Mission US is a series of interactive games that immerse students in the role of young people during critical moments in American history. The games cover topics such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, the Great Depression, and the civil rights movement. Students make choices that affect the story and the outcome of the game, while learning about the historical context, perspectives, and consequences of their actions. The games are accompanied by teacher guides, primary sources, and extension activities.

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A real-time interaction between AI and the students can occur where students are given a scenario, and they have to think about how they would solve the issue using the tools of the time period and their current knowledge. Their decisions could be fed into the AI, which would then provide a possibility or possibilities of how the students' final decision might change history as a whole. Done in multiple groups, this creates an engaging set of lessons based on simulations that produce an evolving new timeline from group to group. Collaborate with the physics department and you have a connection to multiverse theory. The Physics of History week or month, depending on how many classes get involved.

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2 Geography: Geoguessr

Geoguessr is a web-based game that tests students' geographical knowledge and skills by dropping them in a random location on Google Street View. Students have to use clues from the environment, such as signs, landmarks, vegetation, and architecture, to guess where they are in the world. The game can be customized to focus on specific regions, countries, or themes, such as famous places, natural wonders, or urban areas. The game can also be played in teams or individually, with different levels of difficulty and time limits.

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I found this to be a fun way to explore the world around me. Also, when used with students, I could see how they really use the challenge of the game but end up actually viewing and analyzing their world. It's pretty great tool and a way to introduce new geographic places.

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Making use of #AdobeAero and #Google geospatial technology can lead to innovative geography-based lessons that start at the school campus and expand into the immediate town, city, or county of the students. Using augmented reality (#AR) to generate geospatial lessons in the students' immediate surroundings is a game changer that school districts should take advantage of. I have been wanting to develop something like this for the past three years; however, it is a big project that will involve multiple experts in various fields, as well as educational technologists and curriculum developers. If anyone is interested in something like this, please contact me. I am open to dialogue.

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3 Economics: SimVenture

SimVenture is a business simulation game that allows students to create and run their own virtual company. Students have to make decisions on various aspects of their business, such as product development, marketing, finance, operations, and human resources. The game provides feedback and reports on the performance and impact of their choices, as well as challenges and opportunities that arise in the market. The game can be used to teach concepts such as entrepreneurship, innovation, management, and sustainability.

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For economics, one can incorporate blockchain technology. The cheapest, fastest, and easiest chain I have experienced for this is #Algorand. Setting up an entire economic structure using this technology is simple and would be effective for teaching economics. The curriculum developer can control the whole ecosystem and production of currency (minting and burning). This will give students real hands-on experience and insight into how monetary systems work. If done correctly, it can be set up across grade levels, GPA, or student activity within the school. Eventually, a school may develop a working prototype of a system based on merit rather than currency. Contact me if you are interested in a project like this. I am open to dialogue.

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4 Literature: Twine

Twine is a tool that enables students to create their own interactive stories or games using hypertext and multimedia. Students can use Twine to write nonlinear narratives, branching plots, dialogue options, and multiple endings. They can also add images, sounds, videos, and animations to enhance their stories. Twine can be used to teach elements of literature, such as genre, structure, character, setting, theme, and style. It can also foster creativity, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills.

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1 History: Mission US

2 Geography: Geoguessr

3 Economics: SimVenture

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