How Does iThrive Sim: Constitutional Crisis Work?

In this immersive game-based curriculum, teens play critical roles during a constitutional crisis. They may be a government official, a reporter, a resident, or a law enforcement personnel. Over five class periods, students learn civics through the lens of decision-making while also engaging in information and media literacy development, social and emotional skill-building, critical thinking, and self-reflection.

As students simulate decision-makers during a crisis, they'll perform key actions including:

• Weighing the pros and cons of decisions and providing a rationale
• Collaboration, compromise, and teamwork
• Sharing verbal and written communications with the public using different media channels
• Finding and evaluating the validity of information
• Questioning people in power about their decisions

WHY USE ITHRIVE SIM: CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS IN YOUR CLASSROOM?

• Students have said "This is a better way to learn."
• Teachers have said, "This is how learning should be."
• It's the only classroom simulation that engages students in civics learning and decision-making as they increase their information and media literacy while building their social and emotional skills.
• The game works in the browser of any internet-enabled device and can be used in any classroom.
• Game setup is simple and the curriculum and teacher manual are easily accessible.