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Power and Influence Globalization Human and Natural Resources

The River Simulation Planning Phase Diplomacy Phase Meeting of Village Leaders Phase Final Declarations

The River Simulation Titan 300 6000 L 4500 L 3000 L 30 45 Oberon 230 Village Population Ideal Amount of Water Needed Minimum Amount of Water Needed Amount of Water Available During a Drought Loss of Life During a Drought Loss of Life During a War Titan 300 6000 L 4500 L 3000 L 30 45 Oberon 230 4600 L 3450 L 2300 L 23 34 Rhea 250 5000 L 3750 L 2500 L 25 38 Callisto 110 2200 L 1650 L 1100 L 12 16 Io Totals 1000 20 000 L 15 000 L 10 000 L 102 Depends

The River Simulation What occurred in terms of leadership selections in each group? How were strategies devised and revised? What factors worked to promote conflict? Did the simulation offer a realistic insight into how things work among nations or societies in the world? What is power? Compare the issue of power in the River Simulation to other settings such as in school or at home. How are they similar and different? How is power obtained? How is power used?