Connecting with local and global communities!

Connecting with local and global communities is the central theme of The Make It Real Game for grades 5 and 6. This highly-interactive program requires students to assume adult roles, create simulated towns and businesses, and engage in international business ventures.

Essential skills are developed and fostered, such as teamwork, decision-making, and the ability to make connections between school and future life/work roles.

Game Specs:

• Targeted for 5th- and 6th-grade students.

• Organized in 12 core sessions, each with detailed lesson plans and all materials required.

• Optional activities included for use at the discretion of educators.

• Classroom work experience provided in a small business setting.

• Easily localized and linked to community resources and realities.

• Can be played for 15 to 16 hours (more with optional activities).

• Links students' life and work roles to all curriculum subjects.

• Can be team taught by several subject teachers.

• Lends itself to involvement of peer facilitators.

• Includes specific learning outcomes for all sessions with performance indicators compliant with the Blueprint for Life/Work Designs.

• Can readily be linked to other exemplary career development and teaching resources.