JUNIOR SCHOOL
WORKING TOGETHER TO PRODUCE A BETTER WORLD
‘ WORLD IN CRISIS ’ CHALLENGES SCOTCH ’ S YEAR 5 BOYS
World in Crisis is a simulation game developed by Scotch ' s Year 5 staff to help teach the Integrated Unit of Environment and Biodiversity . It provides an opportunity for boys to appreciate the challenges that currently face the world , and individual countries , and to attempt , through a collaborative approach , to solve these problems .
In the game , each country , colour coded , is represented at the United Nations . Boys are allocated to a country , and have the opportunity to present problems relating to their country and seek help , if necessary . The United Nations is the forum for problem-solving issues associated with each country , and there is the World Bank , which finances projects .
Students take on roles within this game , which is part of the Year 5 curriculum . As with all games , there are complications , difficulties and problems . Teamwork and collaboration become essential when addressing the many and varied issues that arise during the game .
As future leaders , our students are already beginning to think about world issues . Students will understand how important it is to think of the future , not just the present , to ensure there is a world for future generations in which to live . Year 5 teachers addressed the boys at the start of the game . ‘ To our Year 5 students : you have inherited a world on the brink of chaos and conflict . There is nothing you can do about what has happened in the past .
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