My Take
I like it. It is very friendly and informational. Little too focused on the legislative but not bad in terms of price.
How I Use It
I would use this app in the classroom mainly when we're on the legislative branch. It goes into detail much more but it can also help introduce the executive and judicial branch, if need be. If this is going to be implicated though, make sure the students know a little about the branches before. It helps them to better understand what is going on in the app.
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Chris N.
September 20, 2014
Great tool but could use more depth
As a teaching tool, I find that this would be a great way for students to illustrate their understanding of the three branches of government as well as showcase their problem solving skills in order to successfully complete the game. I like how easily this could be implemented a variety of social studies classes. It is highly malleable to different aspects and lessons in social studies. It could serve students better is there was more depth in the content.
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Randall B.
Winfield, WV
July 14, 2014
Simulation that teaches students how the branches of government work.
The game provides a great opportunity for students to experience real-world decision making and see how the consequences of those decisions may pan out. It has provided a new means, for me as a teacher, to allow my students to illustrate their understanding of content from the class.
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Jennifer C.
Carson High School
Carson City, NV
June 20, 2014
Great hook for students to connect prior knowledge and new understanding together regarding checks and balances and processes unique to each branch.
This product could be improved with the addition of extension activities that provided a platform for students to learn more specifics about about each process by researching online.
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