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Before the collapse of the Soviet Union,world politics were dominated by the tensions between superpowers. Many of the issues facing the world today grew out of those Cold War policies.This simulation helps your students understand the events that guided those policies. As leader of one of this fictitious world's two superpowers, your students must make decisions about how to keep a balance of power. With the history of the Cold War as their guide, students manage alliances, weigh détente vs. deterrence, and struggle to avoid mutual catastrophe.Topics covered: 20th-Century History World Events International Politics U.S. Foreign Policy Features & Benefits Through role-playing simulations, students learn and apply the lessons of history. They examine fundamental historical and social studies events and ideas, including the crafting of the U.S. Constitution; the expansion of ancient empires; the building of democracy in developing nations; New World colonization; sustaining the environment; handling peer pressure; and more. Employing an authentic 5-step decision-making model (based on one used by national policymakers today), students gather and analyze information, use examples from history to assess options, evaluate possible outcomes, and make decisions. Be prepared for some of the most exciting - and informed - discussions you've ever heard!MEETS STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS Your students will: Understand key historical events and ideas Gather and analyze information Develop content-area reading skills Acquire content-specific vocabulary Draw conclusions, make predictions, compare/contrast, and make generalizations Understand multiple perspectives and viewpoints Test the validity of an assertion by examining the evidence Product Features 28 student Advisor Briefing Books filled with relevant historical examples Over 300 possible decision paths in each title - can be used over and over again! 3 modes of use: whole class, multi-team rotation, and single team Students can track their decisions and reasoning on-screen Save simulation at any time to continue class discussion over 1-3 class periods System Requirements Mac OSWindows OS 3.1/ 95/ 98 |
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