WORLD tensions were brought to life for students at a York Quaker school when they were invited to run the planet for a day – and feel the consequences.
The role-play event for Globe Day, which involved the whole of Bootham School, created a simulated world in which the students could have luxuries if things went well, but end up in the refugee tent with only rice to eat if their actions, or those of other participants, led to ruin.
The concept of A Dangerous Game was the brainchild of Bootham’s head of chemistry, Mark Robinson, who said: “To sum it up, our students operate in a simulated world and feel the consequences of economic decisions and climate change.” He said he would set up a link from the school’s website, boothamschool.com, for people to download details of the event.
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