The LOOK AT command in simulations allow you to observe. I m surprised at how many students are poor at reading maps. Many eighth graders don t remember the relation between North South East and West. Many don t remember that on maps, North is usually at the top. Practicing working with maps improves these skills.
Students also find it helpful to create a map when using most simulation or role-playing games.
Most students who use simulations improve their vocabulary. You ll encounter words which you don t know, but which you need to know to be successful at the simulation the game is providing. Familiar knowledge is knowledge of common things. In simulation games, experiences are expanded. You get to go places and have experiences which you couldn t really have in real life.