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Peer reviewedAmburn, William E. – Social Education, 2005
Students can learn great lessons when placed in decision-making roles. Simulating a Senate confirmation hearing can give students a glimpse of how government works and a chance to evaluate historical figures and issues. Any simulation, however, is an imperfect imitation of a real event. Having to make a decision based on incomplete information…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Classroom Techniques, Simulation, Middle School Students
