Core Skills Analysis
History
- The game provides insights into historical warfare strategies and tactics, allowing the student to understand ancient military conflicts and how they influenced modern warfare.
- The narrative elements incorporate historically accurate events, cultures, and figures which can lead to discussions about the impact of these events on current global dynamics.
- Students develop a sense of chronology by experiencing different time periods and their significant historical milestones as they progress through the game.
- By engaging with multi-player components, players are exposed to collaborative historical scenarios, reflecting the alliances and conflicts that shaped history.
Tips
To enhance the student’s learning experience, encourage discussion about the historical events depicted in the game. Parents or teachers can pose questions about the motivations behind different factions portrayed in the game, prompting critical thinking. Exploring documentaries or books about the eras depicted can deepen understanding. Additionally, students can be encouraged to create a timeline of events they encounter in the game, providing a visual representation of how these historical moments intertwine.
Book Recommendations
- The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: A historical novel set during World War II that follows a young girl's journey to overcoming adversity and finding freedom.
- Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson: Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, this novel tells the story of an enslaved girl fighting for her freedom amid historical upheaval.
- My Brother Sam is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier: This novel explores the complexities of the American Revolutionary War through the eyes of a young boy navigating loyalty and loss.
Learning Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.