Socially Responsible GAMES – ANSWER SHEET
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#1 Energy CITY - http://content3.jason.org/resource_content/content/digitallab/8250/misc_content/public/popup.html
1.Make energy decisions at the level of a city.
a) Play this game in the 10 year mode in the
BEACON PLAINS city. (do this for 2 times) Record your scores
using “Print Screen” to copy results sheets.
ALSO record results beside here ---------------------
b) When done with Beacon Plains ….. Play in the NORMAL
10 year mode with other city configurations. Show 2 results.
city name _________
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Global ENV
Local air
Budget $
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TOTAL
Results - Beacon Plains 10 year
Attempt 1
Global ENV _______
Local Air
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Budget $
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TOTAL
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Attempt 2
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#2- Electrocity Link = www.electrocity.co.nz
1. click “How to Play”. Spend some time going over the instructions (helps in long run)
2. Click on “Finished Cities” to see what is possible.
3. Click on “Game” to start your simulation.
4. You have 150 “turns” to complete your simulation (if you don’t go bankrupt).
NOTE: “Local Body Rate” is the tax you charge citizens (game = New Zealand).
Scores:
Attempt #1: Overall
SCORE: _____ Final Population Tally: _______
Final Money Tally: _____ Energy Management Score: ____ Popularity Score: _____
Population Score:_____ Environment Score: _____
Attempt #2: Overall
SCORE: _______ Final Population Tally: _________
Final Money Tally: _____ Energy Management Score: ___ Popularity Score: ___ Population Score:___ Environment Score: ___
1. Out of the ten main energy types in the organizer, which one was the most beneficial during the simulation?
Explain (include variables such as amount of power produced, costs, environmental effects, ability to upgrade, etc.).
2. Which of the energy types was the least beneficial? Explain
Game #3- BBC Climate Challenge – http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/climatechange/climate_challenge/index_1.shtml
Here you make energy supply decisions at the level of a country (England)
and try to maintain $, voter approvals, and environmental quality.
a) Play this game at least twice and use the blanks (below) to record
your results and summary thoughts.
Attempt 1 - Results
Environment _____%; Summary Point __________________________________________________________________________
Wealth _____%; Summary Point __________________________________________________________________________
Popularity _____%; Summary Point __________________________________________________________________________
Attempt 2 - Results
Environment _____%; Summary Point __________________________________________________________________________
Wealth _____%; Summary Point __________________________________________________________________________
Popularity _____%; Summary Point __________________________________________________________________________
Analysis Questions
1. Describe the main problems you faced in reducing CO2 emissions? (2 main ones)
a) _____________________________________________
2. Describe the most
a) Household c) Industry -
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effective programs to reduce climate change and were good for popularity and wealth (see below)
b) Local –