social+studies+modelling+and+simulation

SOCIAL STUDIES SIMULATION Social studies simulations are models that respond in a certain way to different conditions. They allow you to better understand the program you will be working with before using it. Most of these simulations are strategy games, designed to improve your decision-making skills.

ADVANTAGES:
 * Virtual learning is more interactive and gives the students 'hands-on' experience.
 * The motivate and inspire the students to come up with ideas and think independently.
 * Simulations take into account the age and developmental level of the students.

DISADVANTAGES:
 * It is expensive to build and conduct a simulation model.
 * Garbage In means Garbage Out. (GIGO)
 * Sometimes, it can be difficult to interpret the results.

SOCIAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES:
 * Integrity: The instructions have to be correct in order for the model to work and the learning to be effective.
 * Equality of access: This kind of software package is expensive. Therefore, those who can't afford to buy them, can't benefit from them.

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 * This is an example of a strategy game. || [|survive the jungle] ||