Bringing the social sciences alive

by Frederick M. Hess

A handy guide to the use of simulations in the classroom, this material provides important directions, background content, and reproducible materials for ten ready-to-use simulations that will engage your students in a variety of performance-related activities. An extensive introduction provides both the novice and the experienced teacher with guidelines for assessment, as well as discussions on designing and creating unique simulations and modifying them to fit class size and performance level.