Seventh+Grade+Teacher+Instructions

This activity was adapted from research by Dr. Timothy Wunder, University of Texas, collaboratively by Linda Cronk and Molly Joll of Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Valparaiso, Indiana. Molly and I began modifying the game from Dr. Wunder's work for college students two years ago. Since then, we have successfully run the simulation for the entire class of 240 students twice, using two large rooms and multiple facilitators. However, it can be equally successful in smaller groups, as it was when we presented it at a middle level educators conference last fall. We are open grateful for suggestion and input as we continue to tweak the game, but would request as professional courtesy and recognition of intellectual property that you seek permission from Dr. Wunder before you use the game with your own students. Indiana Social Studies 7.4.7 Indiana Literacy Standards 1,2,3 National Economic Education Standard 13 Individual envelopes for students with labor, education, and land Calculators At least one computer for every two students Copies of the student handouts Introductory powerpoint Stations for televisions, cars, food, clothing, capital
 * Economic Survivor Simulation Game **
 * Standards: **
 * Purpose ** : Students study the connection between education and income. Most people earn their income by selling their labor; however, having the assets of land and labor affects the value of labor. Another important factor in the value of labor is the level of education.
 * Preparation: **
 * Time required: 2 days **

** // Preactivity discussion // : Use power point to introduce the concepts of income, land, labor, and capital. Ask students to give examples of each. (Email me at lcronk@valpo.k12.in.us if you are unable to open the powerpoint link.)
 * Day one:

Distribute comparative income worksheet. Ask students to rank by income level from highest to lowest. Discuss how land, labor, capital impact actual income.

//Inquiry Activity:// Using computers and calculators, students work in teams of two to complete the inquiry activities on worksheet 2. Follow up discussion as time permits. Economic Survivor Game simulation (See instruction link)
 * Day 2: **