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How to Create a Mars Colony Classroom Simulation Game

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What:
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When:
8:45 AM, Saturday 6 Feb 2021 CST (1 hour 30 minutes)
Where:
Space Center Houston (Hosting of all events take place on-line-virtually) - Virtual Classroom 5   Virtual session
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Theme:
Grades 6-12
This presentation will detail a how teachers can implement a Mars colony classroom simulation game. In the simulation student groups represent private sector companies on a gameboard attempting to colonize Mars for profit. The student lead cooperation and friendly competition is fun and results in highly motivated engaged learners.

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Erik Holland
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State Historical Society of North Dakota
Michelle Rahn
STEM classroom teacher
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