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Quick Start Directions
for Teachers who have
"The Spoils of Civilization"
The immediate result you will see when you implement this product into your classroom will be:
- Improved class motivation
- Increased homework return and completion
- More student conversation about your class outside the walls of your room
- Better peer-to-peer communications and relations
Our vision was to create a supplement that will help teachers get the results they desire and to make each teachers day a little bit more entertaining.
Easy as 1, 2, 3, ..., 11
1. Remove all light blue Territory Cards from the deck
2. Assign each student (or pair of students) a State
3. Give each student (or group) an envelope
4. Stick the game board on your wall using a removable adhesive
5. Teach!
6. Pay students for anything you see fit! (Grades, homework, or classwork)
7. Read the trading script in the back of the instructional manual
8. Roll the dice once when you want to play
9. Assign each state the correct color resources
10. Allow students to make up to 2 (or 3) sales and/or purchases by getting out of their seat and walking around
11. Put everything back in the envelope and enjoy your day!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use the pawns and reference charts to play?
No, those are only used if you would like to increase the difficulty of the game. The basic game can be played with only the money, cards, and stock certificates.
What do I do if I run out of money before the game is finished?
Simply copy the "Bank Record" sheet that is included in the "Meet the Merbs" activity book. Each group can then deposit their money back to you and only have a paper record of their earnings.
What do I do if I run out of stocks before the game is finished?
Simply, have the students keep a paper record of all purchases using the form included in the "Meet the Merbs" manual.
How do I prevent a student from winning too quickly or too slowly?
As the teacher you control the speed of the game. Simply increase the number of stocks needed to win or decrease the number based on your class needs.
I have a question that was not addressed, what do I do?
Simply email us at merb@precisionmath.com and one of our Merbs on staff will be happy to answer any questions that you have about your specific classroom.