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Understanding the Tragedy of the Commons Simulation

Students participate in an eight-round fishing simulation to explore how individual choices affect shared resources.

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Students participate in an eight-round fishing simulation to explore how individual choices affect shared resources. Harvest logs, reflection questions, and real-world connections support analysis of overfishing, group decision-making, and sustainability.

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  • Students will define the tragedy of the commons.
  • Students will analyze how individual choices affect a shared fish population.
  • Students will track resource changes using a simulation log.
  • Students will propose a sustainable resource-management strategy.