The example shows multiple points of view, an essential part of the social studies curriculum. One of the main objectives of the series is to teach students how to view situations from other people's perspectives so that they gain a more global understanding of the dilemma. Negotiable Contracting of Assessment or Rubrics gives students clear objectives and a sense of ownership over their learning and their grades. It also provides teachers with clear-cut guidelines for assessing student performance. Essential to any teaching plan is how to prepare the simulation and the techniques to run the simulation, how to chart the results, and how to reflect on what took place.
Every book provides teachers with clear guidelines and suggestions.
Two student handbooks allow for differentiated instruction. One is appropriate for grades 5-7, the other for grades 8 and above. Below is an example of each to show the comparison. This first example is for grades 5-7. This second example is for grades 8 and above.