Simulations+and+Games

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 * [[image:games.jpg width="150" height="105"]]Research Strategy **: **Simulations and Games **

Overview Simulations and Games when coupled with education can help deepen the understanding for the student. With each technology a new pathway is created for the student to implement a possible easier way to grasp the information. Everyone might not learn for the “traditional” learning method. Some Students might need encouraged by symbols, colors, or cartoon characters that put fun back into the learning methodology of education. Simulations and games bring this new pathway to reality for deeper and possibly easier understanding.

__Rationale__ The students will be able to use this interactive game to gain knowledge on the particular data the EPA has on water usage and waste.
 * Technology 1: Free Interactive Gaming **http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_matchintg.html

__Resources needed__
 * Computer with internet access
 * EPA web site

__Rationale __ The students will be able to use this interactive game to gain knowledge on our global water usage and percentage data the EPA has collected.
 * Technology 2: Free Interactive Gaming **@http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_qagame.html

__Resources needed__
 * Computer with internet access
 * EPA web site

__Rationale __ The students will be able to experiment in water filtration which will give them knowledge on how water is clarified for drinking.
 * Technology 3: Simulations **@http://www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_filtration.html

__Resources needed__ Educational challenge: Student Motivation ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The three technologies provided by the EPA connect the student with real world issues. Each technology is about our water. Students need to know the importance about the waste, use and clarification of our water. It isn’t enough to say “save water, don’t pollute" without explaining why. Effective teaching will show them the importance and the games provide a way to keep them interested and motivated.
 * Computer with internet access
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">EPA web site
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