Explore the Tragedy of the Commons Lab, an immersive hands-on activity designed for students to delve into the complexities of resource management. Through this engaging lab, students simulate the challenges inherent in overseeing shared resources, gaining practical insights into the consequences of collective resource use.
$3.00
Help your students experience the real-world challenges of resource management with the Tragedy of the Commons Lab—a fun, hands-on activity that gets them thinking about sustainability in a whole new way.
In this engaging simulation, students compete to “fish” from a shared resource pool. As the game plays out, they’ll quickly realize how individual choices can impact the whole group—and how easily resources can run out if no one is looking at the bigger picture. It’s a simple but powerful way to spark conversations about environmental responsibility and collective decision-making.
Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this lab is easy to set up, fun to run, and full of meaningful learning opportunities.
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Help your students see the bigger picture of environmental responsibility with this memorable, eye-opening lab!
Grade Levels: 8th – 12th
Total Pages: 17
Teaching Duration: 1 Hour
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