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State and Local Governments, Public Policy
Available in Spanish

Counties Work

List Teaser
Running a county is a lot of work! Manage things well, and try to get re-elected.
6-8
9-12
15-30  min.

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Learning Objectives

  • Simulate the role of county government, including organization, responsibilities, and services
  • Identify appropriate resources and departments of county government to solve problems
  • Consider how a budget and major sources of local revenue affect both services and citizens

Overview

Let your students try their hand at running their own county government. Students will create and run their very own county and work across departments to turn their ideas into reality.

In Counties Work, students will discover what the county government does while stepping into the role of a county official. They will stay on top of resident requests, make important budgeting decisions, and solve crises that pop up along the way. Students will see what county departments have solutions as they work to balance the budget and keep citizens happy.

Teacher Tips

The Counties Work Extension Pack includes activities and a mini quiz that give the game context and reinforce and assess its concepts. Extension Packs include a downloadable teacher lesson plan, assignable student handout, and instructive Google Slides. Google Slides can be used on projectors or interactive whiteboards.

Multilingual and English learners (ELs/MLs) and Spanish-speaking students: This game offers a decision-support tool, an English voiceover, a contextualized glossary, and a Spanish-language version.

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This game was made with support from the National Association of Counties. The Spanish translation and support for English and Multilingual Learners was made with support from the Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman's University.

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