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Let’s do this!! The sustainability game you are about to play takes creativity, intelligence and wisdom. And by now, I know you are ready for the challenge. First, let’s watch a Jing video which demonstrates important parts and suggestions about the game. These should take you in the right direction and make the challenge a more pleasurable one.

First play the game on your own, then you play the game a second time in groups of three. If time permits, play a few more times. Compare your final scores after each attempt. Did your strategy change? Are you getting better at anticipating actions which lead to a healthy economy & environment? We will share & discuss our group scores and decisions in class.

Enjoy!

What you should know Before starting the Game

1.What is a Catchment?

‘The catchment of a river is the area of land that rain falls on to feed that river. Every area of land on the planet is part of a catchment. As water moves over the land, it finds its way into streams and down into the soil, eventually feeding the river. Some water remains underground and this slowly recharges the river even when there is no rainfall.’

2.Why Are Catchments Important?

“The concept of a catchment is useful, because it is the scale on which many parts of the landscape work. The soil, plants, animals and water all function together in a catchment – anything that affects one of these will also have an impact on the others. The health of our catchments is vital for human existence because they are where all food is grown. The water you drink comes from a catchment near you. The oxygen you breathe comes ultimately from a growing green plant or algae. So catchments are part of our life support systems, and support the lives of all plants and animals.”

Read the FACT sheet to find out why this type of land is important to the environment.

3. How do I Play the game?

Watch this JING video to help you get started.

4. where can I find more game instructions?

In your group, please read the game instructions which can be found here.

5. How many turns do WE get?

Your group will have 100 turns in the game which spans 100 years.

6. What Choices or Decisions should I Make?

Think back to the research you conducted online and the information you have learned in class.

7. What happens when things go wrong?

Don’t worry, do the best you can and if you make a mistakes remember this is a game, you will have a few chances and have fun with it.

8. I Don’t UNderstand Everything in the Game?

Watch the Jing video, reread the instructions, ask a friend, another group, or the teacher.

9. Can we play the game more than once?

Absolutely. See if you can improve the health of your virtual land as you learn more about how life, land and animals are connected.

Test Your Knowledge - Virtual Game

Select this link to
watch the video
THEN
choose this link to
start the game.