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DH 201: DH Project Evaluation with Jamie Gravell
Focus of Evaluation: Mission US: An Interactive Way to Learn History Project Description Mission US is an educational, “serious” gaming experience that allows middle school and high school students to immerse themselves in historical environments and conflicts. There are currently four “missions” available to players and the site promises the delivery of a fifth. Mission 1 occurs during the American Revolution, Mission 2 addresses slavery in the United States and the passing of the Fugitive Save Act, Mission 3 covers colonization and the treatment of indigenous peoples, including the Cheyenne, and Mission 4 details the experiences of Russian immigrants and early labor movements in the United States. The purpose of…