Economic Simulation Game: A Two Day Simulation for Grades 9-12.

High school students determine and meet the economic needs of imaginary island countries in this student-teacher created simulation game. The class is divided into six countries which determine their own economic system. Each group is provided with a summary of the current world economic situation and a confidential description of their own country's economic position in six commodities. In six rounds of play, the groups trade commodities while dealing with unforeseen political and environmental "events cards" which affect their economic situation. Upon completion of the game, the winning country is determined as the one that has most satisfied its economic needs and/or accumulated surpluses. All materials necessary for play are provided, including teacher background sheet, student direction sheet, map, world situation sheet, confidential sheet for each country, events cards, glossary, and follow-up discussion questions. (LP)