Product Description
Walden, A Game is available for Microsoft XBox, Mac/PC on Steam, Mac/PC on itch.io, and for Playstation 4.
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 recommend 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)
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Related Resources
Gaming Walden, Learning Thoreau, a interview with game developer Tracy Fullerton, includes educator feedback about teaching with the game.
Literary Connections: This educational game and the accompanying lessons are a great way to deepen the experience for students of learning about Thoreau and Walden, his account of his stay near Walden Pond.
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Sustainable Development Goals
Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about teaching with UN SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following SDGs.
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