Games for Change Analysis

Camila·

Social Impact

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Grade Level11th Grade

SubjectSocial Impact

Original Prompt

Create a written analysis worksheet focused on the concept of Games for Change within a media literacy unit. This worksheet is part of a unit studying how media and games can be used not only for entertainment, but also to educate, influence attitudes, and encourage social awareness or change. Students have already: • learned about different media forms (broadcast, film, internet, publishing), • analyzed games for entertainment vs educational purposes, • created an infographic for a game of

This learning resource focuses on the analysis of Games for Change, exploring how they utilize interactive mechanics to address social issues. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of these games compared to traditional media forms like books and movies. The document outlines various sections, including a warm-up activity aimed at retrieving prior knowledge about games, definitional exercises on what constitutes a 'Game for Change', and a deep dive into game mechanics as tools for conveying social messages. Following this, students will engage in systems analysis to understand power structures represented in games, reflect on empathy-building through gameplay, and critically evaluate the unique advantages of games over other media in advocating for social change. The resource encourages metacognitive reflection on how analyzing game systems can enhance understanding of real-world social dynamics.