This game has been successful in introducing conflict situations or comparative systems. SSSH has been especially good in introducing intermediate age students to the American Revolutionary War. It is non-threatening, emotionally charged with interaction by individuals and teams. By using the game the students will experience key concepts and terms, such as authority, value, laws, fairness and conflict.
Players communicate and explore who did what to whom, when and why.
Anticipation of potential aggressive or inappropriate behavior can be easily dispelled. Analyze their own behavior in a group in terms of cooperation and communication. Compare interactions among groups and then relate to other social groups. Students have become accustomed to games, especially those of the traditional spelling bee. Divide the class into three groups or allow to select teams.