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*This game is a complement to Triangle Triage and uses information from the Stakeholder Grid activity found in Day 2. It reinforces the concepts of sustainability by applying them to a community. You can purchase the game from Sustainable Racine at 262-632-6440.
Goal: Determine essential components of a healthy community
Objectives: Students will:
Learn rules of Community Game
- Identify essential components of a healthy community or town
- Evaluate information from Stakeholder Grid using criteria identified after playing the Community Game
- Evaluate their hometown using the criteria identified after playing the Community Game
Materials (for a class of 30):
- 8 Community Games
- 8 Score Cards
- 30 blank copies of Elements & Barriers to a Successful Community – student sheet
- 30 blank copies of Elements & Barriers to a Successful Community – homework sheet
Time: 45 minutes
Standards Met: C5, M1, M3, LA3, LA6, LA7, LA11, LA12
Procedure:
- Form students into small groups of 4; they will play in teams with partners sitting across from each other diagonally.
- Read directions from Community Game.
- HINT the easiest way to play is to have one “expert” sit at each game board to advise the students. It is best to play the first round with open hands (cards visible).
- After the first round, remind students to pay attention to the elements (indicators) and barriers used in the Community Game.
- Allow students to continue playing game.
- With class, brainstorm a list of elements and barriers found in the game. Make a list on the board.
- Tie to Global Climate Change: With students complete Elements & Barriers to a Successful Community – student sheet using information from the stakeholder grid. See example on student sheet.
Homework:
- Students should complete Elements & Barriers to a Successful Community – homework sheet by filling in examples from their hometown. You might suggest that they use the list of elements and barriers brainstormed in class.
Optional:
- Students challenge local business leaders to a Community Game Tournament.
Community Game - Student Sheet
Stakeholder |
Essential Elements
(indicators) |
Examples of Elements from stakeholder grid |
Barriers |
Examples of Barriers from stakeholder grid |
Employee of Recycling Center |
Environment: Forests and trees |
Recycling helps preserve trees |
Poor use of natural resources |
Public doesn’t use recycling center
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Community Game - Homework Sheet
Essential Elements
(indicators) |
Examples of Elements in My Community |
Barriers |
Examples of Barriers in My Community |
Economics, numerous businesses |
Restaurants, ski areas, t-shirt shops, real estate |
Empty commercial space |
Nobody is buying ski area condominiums
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