Simulations and Investigations Compilation
Recently when sharing about our chapter in Anti-Oppressive Education in “Elite” Schools with Katy Swalwell’s class, we were asked about all of the simulations we have created and taught. This was not a question we could answer quickly during a brief Q&A, so we tried to compile them all here. We may have missed one (or more), but it is a good place to start!
Some of these simulations were done with 3rd graders, 5th graders, and/or adults. Some posts talk about more than one simulation and how they go together. I also included some investigations and some inquiry work as it all goes together and I didn’t want to omit something based on a rigid definition of “simulation.” Of course, this is only a list of the ones we have written about that we have created so far, so I’m sure there will be more to add sooner or later!
Simulations:
What continent do you think they are from? Drawing humans to reveal internalized bias
Teaching Economics to Counter Bias (this post covers multiple simulations which are also listed individually below.)
Sinking Ship Simulation: Who do we VALUE?
Econ 101: Wealth Distribution Simulation
Covenant Usurp Simulation: constructing a glimpse of forced assimilation for our students
Why we need to talk about race
Investigations:
Holiday Investigations : Halloween!
Valentine's Day (Investigation)