Simulation and gaming can be useful tools for research, theory building, and teaching. This book first discusses basic aspects that most simulations have in common and then presents 14 case studies of actual simulations that use a wide variety of techniques, purposes and subjects. Final chapters discuss whether and how to design a simulation or…

A critical analysis is made of the content and assumptions of the many theories or explanations for play behavior. The seven chapters of the book are as follows. Chapter One, A Purview of the Problems, is a brief overview of the problems inherent in attempting to manage play, and the arguments for and against. The second chapter, Definitions of…

This selection of four brief papers published by the Environmental Simulation Laboratory, University of Michigan, lists the names, pertinent information and sources of some 50 gaming/simulations. Information on miscellaneous Environmental Simulation Laboratory publications, a history of the Laboratory, an appendix listing other games and sources,…

This report is a detailed analysis of 15 ecology kits and/or games. The analysis points out assets and defects of the kits/games and indicates questions and comments which may be helpful in putting the curriculum materials in perspective. Entries are arranged according to elementary or secondary schools. Information about the ecology kits includes…

The Hemophilia Health Education Planning Project was designed to (1) create a set of tools useful in hemophilia planning and education, and (2) create a planning model for other diseases with similar factors. The project used the game-simulations technique which was felt to be particularly applicable to hemophilia health problems, since as a…

The need for librarianship of instructional gaming increases as the production of literature and games grows, and as gaming becomes progressively legitimatized as an instructional strategy. This paper presents guidelines for bibliographic control and reference services, collection development, cataloging and classification, circulation and…

This paper examines the ancient Greek pentathlon as it was conducted during the Olympic games. The pentathlon was comprised of five sub-exercises: (1) the jump; (2) the discus throw; (3) the javelin throw; (4) the stade run; and (5) wrestling. Using scholarship in the fields of archaeology, ancient poetry and legends, and pictorial evidence such…

In Clinton, Iowa, some fourth graders have benefited from a different sort of program, setting up what they have labeled their "morgue". Article described how the students brought some excitement to learning about the insides of their bodies. (Editor/RK)

A game based on "skittles" can provide practice on basic facts. (SD)

Several bicentennial games and puzzles, all using the number 1776, are described. (SD)

Described is a calculator race that is designed to require a fast touch with the calculator and also the ability to apply mathematical knowledge. Sample questions are given. (MP)

Described is a technique developed to help beginning programing students with limited experience in both a computer language and computer logic write a successful game program in BASIC. (MP)

Greatest common factor and least common multiple are the concepts used to play this game that has football as its basis. Rules and examples are given. (MP)

Computer programs for solving alphametics are discussed. A fortran program for solving a general additive alphametic is given. (MP)

A listing is given for this computer game for a PET computer. An example of one game concluded with a challenge to find a winning strategy. (MP)