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Mystery of Taiga River

Description

This game narrative is designed to help players understand the complexities in decision-making that exist in all communities, as they investigate and propose solutions to resolve a fish decline in a small national park. As a part of this experience, students take on the role of a scientific field investigator by interviewing stakeholders, conducting experiments on how water quality affects fish life, and collecting data. They will explore the scientific method to develop hypotheses about the park’s problem and pose possible solutions. Through these efforts they will come to understand the idea of a system and how complex problems that involve a wide range of agendas and viewpoints require complex solutions.

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Project Curricula Details

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Target Setting(s)
Middle school (6-8)
Target Participant(s)
Youth / students
Discipline(s)
Environmental sciences