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ERIC Number: EJ263640
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982-May
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Teacher-Made Science Games.
Coble, Charles R.; Hounshell, Paul B.
American Biology Teacher, v44 n5 p270-77 May 1982
Points out the value of using educational games as an instructional strategy and discusses different game formats using science examples. Identifies general characteristics of simulation games and presents as an example "Little Lake," a role playing game for grades 7-12 on population growth. (DC)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Population Education, Population Growth, Role Playing, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Simulation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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