how is a simulation diferent from a learning game?

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hhopke · Answer

A learning game teaches the material in a more interesting way than say, a worksheet or lecture. A simulation is like a miniature or simplified version of real life.


Example: You're learning about government. 
                               -Learning Game: your assignment is to create a hand-clapping game 
                               and rhyme about local government systems with a partner, then 
                               videotape it and send it to your teacher.

                               -Simulation: In class, you set up a small (imaginary) community 
                               with 
                               governmental elections, a police force, a city bank, traffic laws, lot 
                               prices and businesses so that you can better understand how a 
                               small local government system works.


Source: We did a simulation like this in 4th grade and the younger kids at my new school did something similar to the game (but about anatomic systems, not government systems. :D )