Team HF (incidentally, from another school) has successfully completed the Great Ocean Rescue for the least money spent. It was a close race with Claxton's Team R, but they prevailed.
Congratulations to all participants. Students kept "action plans" recounting their decisions for each mission. I'm sending these home this week with a cover letter which also contains the final results.
In a related matter, our fourth grade CSG (comprehensive study group - qualification based on aptitude) group has begun The Great Solar System Rescue. This simulation allows students to find and save space probes lost in the solar system. There are two teams, as they are pitted against a similar team from that same other school.
At any rate, these simulations incorporate reading and reasoning skills within the framework of collaborative work that's a great workout for students.
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