Finally, a Good Way to Teach City Government! A Review of the Computer Simulation Game "SimCity.".

Pahl, Ronald H.

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ERIC Number: EJ442148

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Finally, a Good Way to Teach City Government! A Review of the Computer Simulation Game "SimCity."

Pahl, Ronald H.

Social Studies, v82 n4 p165-66 Jul-Aug 1991

Offers an evaluation of the computer simulation game "SimCity." Suggests possible uses for the game at different age and experience levels. Recommends the program as challenging, humorous, and an excellent aid in teaching about the problems and solutions facing city government. Explains that students serve as public officials. (DK)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, City Government, City Officials, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Evaluation, Instructional Material Evaluation, Learning Activities, Secondary Education, Urban Planning, Urban Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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