Quagmire

A Simulation Game For Wetland Decision Making

Secondary

Description

Quagmire is a role-playing game that simulates a real situation: whether or not to destroy a salt marsh to build a highway, or protect the marsh from development. Participating in a debate, students take on the roles of various stakeholders such as government, industry, business, farmers and environmental organizations to discuss the fate of a saltwater marsh located in the Maritimes.

·     The resource comes on a DVD in PDF format.  It is available in both Gr.5-8 and Gr. 9-12 versions

·     The detailed simulation/role-playing format includes printable and suggested resources to help prepare student role-players for their tasks in the simulation.

·     The chairperson role for the simulated regional council meeting is scripted and can be played by a student or a teacher.

Many useful, easy to perform wetland science experiments and activities are included to inform students about wetland functions.  Most can be done outside or inside with minimal materials and in the dead of winter.

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