Walden, A Game

Walden, A Game is available for Microsoft XBox, Mac/PC on STEAM, Mac/PC through itch.io and on Playstation 4 at https://www.waldengame.com/.

Time needed to complete the game experience: 6-7 hours. (Students can experience Walden in less time)

Rating: Common Sense Media Rates this game as appropriate for ages 10+.

Common Sense Media also has the game review available, which is specifically for educators. They site the game as best for Grades 8-12.

Curriculum Guide

Lesson 1: Playing a Serious Game (Media Literacy)
Lesson 2: Henry David Thoreau: A Life in Context (United States History, Environmental Science)
Lesson 3: The Hudson River Painters (Visual Arts, Art History)
Lesson 4: Modern Writing about Nature (English Language Arts)
Lesson 5: A Wild Lens: Learning to Record Nature (Science, Language Arts, Art, Math)

Preview Curriculum Guide

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Related Resources

This interview published on Farmer-ish with the game’s creator includes educator feedback on the game.

Sustainable Development Goals

Journeys in Film supports the Sustainable Development Goals.

This curriculum guide connects to the following United Nations SDGs. Learn more about teaching with SDGs: https://en.unesco.org/themes/education/sdgs/material.