Teaching with videogames: Civics and Citizenship with Democracy 4
Students play Democracy 4, a political simulation game that allows them to take over as head of state for a country.
Year level: 9-10
Learning areas: Humanities (Civics and Citizenship), Media Arts, Critical and Creative Thinking
Suggested duration: 3 x 60 min lessons.
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The lesson plan includes links to the Victorian and Australian Curricula, indications of lesson timing, and ideas for differentiation and assessment.
In this lesson, students will navigate the perils of Government to understand how policy works and how it affects its citizens.
| Game play: choose the nation and three political parties and complete an election cycle, gauging impact of their policy decisions |
| Understand the electorate's profile and priorities |
| Observe trends in the electorate response |
By the end of this lesson, students will
| What effects policy changes and priorities have on sub-sets of society |
| Analyse trends from the impact of the policies implemented |
| Understanding of how Governments function |