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Design your own farm

Screenshot of the Design Your Own Sim Farm game

Students use SIM Farm and have a go with designing and managing their own farm. Teachers can assign different farm conditions so that students can compare and reflect on their farming experiences with their friends.

The lesson plan includes a video link explaining how to access the free SIM game and how to play. It also has questions for students to use when sharing their design and management experiences.

The following resources are courtesy of Lincoln University:

  • Design your own farm – lesson plan – pdf

  • Design your own farm – environmental conditions – pdf

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Rights: 1993 MAXIS and Eric Albers
Published: 22 December 2021Size: 2.98 MB
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