Child played Civilization on Playstation. So for the past few months I've played Civilization 6, my perspective of the world literally changed. I now think about my city's infrastructure when I'm walking down the streets, and where the food comes from, military, and governors etc. Playing Civilization, constructing world wonders, and finding natural wonders, I've decided to include visiting all 7 wonders of the world and natural wonders in my bucket list. I find them fascinating now, which I never thought about before. Natural wonders are so beautiful and I never knew some of them even existed, which is crazy given the technology we have today. I'm much interested in history, geography, and countries ever than before, because I've played as a "leader" of that civilization. At least I now know the name of the capital cities of civilizations I've played, and which unique buildings and units it offers. For example, by simply playing Scotland, I've learned that Golf was originated there. I never knew that before. It's so fun learning random and yet useful things Civilization offer. And don't get me started on Civilopedia. It's just amazing. So much knowledge there. It's amazing how far we've come as a civilization from the ancient era to the information era today. And again I never thought about things like that, and I now truly appreciate living in this era and have the opportunity to learn about anything, do anything I want, and visit any country I like etc, because I "experienced" living in all human eras through this game. Reading about government policies and learning which policy later made it obsolete is a very simple and fun way to learn about policies. I never knew about Spartan males had to do Agoge, which is rigorous education and military training from an early age to adulthood. By googling Agoge, I stumbled upon a website that registered brave people to travel to the most remote parts of the world to experience challenging and culturally immersive once in a lifetime adventures. And now I aspire to travel with them someday, thanks to Civilization. All of these things were never interesting to me in middle and high school. I think it was because of the teachers. Letting students play Civilization would be an interesting way to teach students about historical contexts and great people etc. It'd be interesting if you guys shared something that you never knew before and learned by playing Civilization. All in all, I truly appreciate this amazing game series.

English Language Arts

• The activity of playing Civilization has enhanced the student's understanding and appreciation of world literature and historical contexts, as the game references famous people and events from various civilizations.
• The game has also expanded the student's vocabulary and understanding of language as they interact with the Civilopedia to learn about different concepts and historical figures.
• By experiencing different civilizations, the student has gained a deeper understanding of storytelling and narrative, which can be applied to analyzing and interpreting literature from different cultures.

History

• Through playing Civilization, the student has gained knowledge of historical events, leaders, and civilizations, providing a practical and interactive introduction to world history.
• The game has fostered an appreciation for different historical periods and cultures, encouraging the student to delve deeper into the study of ancient and modern civilizations.
• By engaging with the game's mechanics, the student has learned about the rise and fall of empires, the impact of diplomacy, warfare, and cultural interactions throughout history.

Social Studies

• The activity of playing Civilization has encouraged the student to think critically about societal structures, governance, and global relationships through the lens of different civilizations and their unique attributes.
• The game has sparked an interest in geography and world wonders, prompting the student to consider the interconnectedness of different societies and the impact of natural beauty on human civilization.
• By engaging with governmental policies and military strategies within the game, the student has gained insight into the complexities of societal organization and decision-making processes.

To further develop the student's newfound interests, teachers can incorporate interactive assignments such as creating historical narratives based on a chosen civilization from the game, hosting debates on different historical eras and their impacts, and organizing virtual field trips to explore the real-world counterparts of the wonders and locations featured in the game.

Book Recommendations

• Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond: Explores the factors that led to the success of some civilizations over others, sparking critical thinking about the themes encountered in Civilization.
• A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson: Provides an engaging overview of natural wonders, historical events, and scientific discoveries, aligning with the student's newfound fascination with world wonders and exploration.
• The Travels of Marco Polo by Marco Polo: Offers firsthand narratives of adventures and cultural encounters reminiscent of the game's emphasis on exploration and discovery.