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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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2–4 lessons
German, French, Italian
LCS
DH
KV
FVB
GYM
Action-oriented
In-depth study using teacher’s notes, video tutorials or training recommended.

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.

Educational game

‘Fishpond’ – Masks for the game

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Masken

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

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Slides for teachers

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Teacher evaluation

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Score sheet for players – Excel

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Score sheet for players – PDF

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Worksheet

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Additional information

Links

How to stop fishermen fishing

The Economist. Article about overfishing (25th February 2012)

www.economist.com

Getting serious about overfishing

The Economist. Article about means to stop overfishing. (27.05.2017)

www.economist.com

How to improve the health of the ocean

The Economist. Article about sustainable behaviour towards the ocean. (27.05.2017)

www.economist.com

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The Tragedy of the Commons

Credits for this unit

Concept: Iconomix

Consultants: Johannes Binswanger, SIAW-HSG; Petra Gerlach, SNB

Educational consulting (original version of 2007): Roman Capaul,  IWP-HSG

Game development (original version of 2007): UCS Ulrich Creative Simulations GmbH;

Design of printed material: clearbrand gmbh, Zurich

Translation & proofreading: SNB Language Services

Design of game masks: Fauxpas Grafik GmbH, Zurich

Production of game masks: Mattenbach AG

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