NAHB and Chicago-based program developers, Media Options, Inc., demonstrated Building Homes of Our Own and discussed the program’s alignment with national learning standards, which is one of the reasons for its enormous success.
More than 23,000 teachers are using the software, reaching nearly 1.8 million students nationwide.
The program is being used to augment lessons in math, science, social studies, English, consumer economics and technology, and it includes a comprehensive teacher’s guide.
Building Homes of Our Own features three levels of play at each of four building sites in urban, suburban, rivers and lakes and coastline settings.
Players encounter real-life obstacles and issues that test their skill, patience and resourcefulness. Students can elect to perform lab testing, conduct research or call upon special consultants and engineers to help them arrive at sound decisions that satisfy environmental concerns or nervous neighbors.
Attending a virtual town meeting or working within community planning and zoning laws are examples of the many challenges that help students sharpen their higher order thinking skills and prepare for life outside of school.
To receive the program, which is available on CD-ROM and is compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system, click here. It is free to classroom educators and members of NAHB.
For more information about the Hispanic conference, click here.
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