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Fishpond game

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Overexploitation or the tragedy of the commons

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Updated on 23.02.2023

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23.02.2023

Commentary for teachers reworked; tips on playing the game shortened; worksheet also made available as an interactive PDF.

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Overview

This unit deals with the overuse of shared resources; various possible solutions are discussed.

  • The ‘Fishpond’ group game is played with the whole class.
  • The associated exercises can be differentiated to suit the level of the class.
  • A projector is required.
  • The game masks can be ordered or downloaded.

Didactics

Commentary for teachers

Overview of the unit and information on learning goals, didactic approach and economic background as well as notes on a possible lesson planmevol

Tips on preparing and playing the game

Helpful tips for preparing and playing the 'fish pond' game in class.

Educational game

‘Fishpond’ – Masks for the game

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The masks for the game can be downloaded as a PDF or ordered using the link below.

Slides for teachers

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Short set of slides for guiding the 'fish pond' game in class.

Teacher evaluation

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Excel sheet for documenting the course of the game (for the teacher).

Score sheet for players – Excel

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Excel sheet for individual documentation of the points achieved (for the students).

Score sheet for players – PDF

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Print template of the Excel sheet for individual documentation of the points achieved (for the students).

Worksheet

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Worksheet

Exercises to evaluate the game as well as further exercises to consolidate and transfer the acquired skills. Suitable for all school types.

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Extras

Advanced text

Text on technical terms relating to common pool resources. A summary at the end concisely outlines the core knowledge.

Additional information

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The Tragedy of the Commons

Credits – Common pool resources

Concept:
Iconomix, based on an idea by UCS Ulrich Creative Simulations GmbH

Consultants:
Prof. Dr. Johannes Binswanger, Swiss Institute for International Economics and Applied Economic Research University of St.Gallen; Dr. Petra Gerlach, SNB

Educational consulting (original version of 2007):
Prof. Dr. Roman Capaul,  Institute of Business Education and Educational Management University of St. Gallen (IWP-HSG)

Design of game masks:
Fauxpas Grafik GmbH, Zurich

Production of game masks:
Mattenbach AG

Translation & proofreading:
SNB Language Services

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