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Making History
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<h1>Making History: The Breakup</h1>
Game design by <a href="https://simpson.edu/about-simpson-college/faculty-and-staff/nick-proctor" target="_blank">Nick Proctor, Simpson College</a>
Web adaptation by <a href="http://aaronbcowan.com" target="_blank"> Aaron Cowan, Slippery Rock University</a>
This simple game is designed to explore the process of historical research and the various components of historical thinking through a fictional social scenario.
[[Let's get started|Start 1]]
<img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/61/57/01/240_F_61570147_9mcbUg2ueu8WaCPEy9xaYy1XkuPFy8Py.jpg" />
Bob and Sue are intelligent and attractive students at your university.
They began dating in their first year, and are now juniors.
They broke up a few days after midterm exams.
<b>Our Historical Research Question:</b>
Why did they break up?
[[Start looking for clues]]
<img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/61/57/01/240_F_61570147_9mcbUg2ueu8WaCPEy9xaYy1XkuPFy8Py.jpg" />
Bob and Sue are intelligent and attractive students at your university.
They began dating in their first year, and are now juniors.
They broke up a few days after midterm exams.
<b>Our Historical Research Question:</b>
Why did they break up?
[[Start looking for clues |Start your research]]
<img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/61/57/01/240_F_61570147_9mcbUg2ueu8WaCPEy9xaYy1XkuPFy8Py.jpg" />
Bob and Sue are intelligent and attractive students at your university.
They began dating in their first year, and are now juniors.
They broke up a few days after midterm exams.
<b>Our Historical Research Question:</b>
Why did they break up?
[[Start looking for clues|Begin your research]]
<img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/61/57/01/240_F_61570147_9mcbUg2ueu8WaCPEy9xaYy1XkuPFy8Py.jpg" />
Bob and Sue are intelligent and attractive students at your university.
They began dating in their first year, and are now juniors.
They broke up a few days after midterm exams.
<b>Our Historical Research Question:</b>
Why did they break up?
[[Start looking for clues|Explore the evidence]]
<b>You try to learn more about Bob and Sue. Here's what you've found so far:</b>
<span style="color:white">
Sue declared as a theater major
Sue likes parties; Bob does not
Sue spends at least two hours each day on social media
Bob’s midterm grades are very poor
Sue knows Bob has been texting Kay
Bob likes to read; Sue does not
Bob does not deserve Sue
Bob wants to study abroad for a semester </span>
<span style="color:#D6D6D6"><b>Interesting...
Based on this information, what's your best guess about why Bob and Sue broke up?
<html><span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></span></html>
<b>But the picture is still pretty murky.
Maybe we need to get more info...</b>
[[Ask around|A & B combined]]
<b>You try to learn more about Bob and Sue. Here's what you've found so far:</b>
<span style="color:white">
Bob is “supercute”
Bob, Ted, & Sam went to see a movie together
Sue likes to drink vodka martinis
In high school, Sue got good grades
When Bob and Sue have sex, Sue does not enjoy it
Bob’s favorite movie is Inception
Bob texts Kay (his ex), almost every day
Sue “needs some time alone”</span>
<span style="color:#D6D6D6"><b>Interesting...
Based on this information, what's your best guess about why Bob and Sue broke up?
<html><span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></span></html>
<b>But the picture is still pretty murky.
Maybe you need to get more info...</b>
[[Ask around|A & B combined]]
<strong>You try to learn more about Bob and Sue. Here's what you've found so far:</strong>
<span style="color: #ffffff">
Sue likes Instagram more than Facebook
When Bob & Sue first had sex, he was a virgin
Sue's favorite movie is Inception
Sue wants to date other people
In high school, Bob dated Kay
Sue thinks Bob plays too many computer games </span>
Based on this information, what's your best guess about why Bob and Sue broke up?
<span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></span>
<b>But the picture is still pretty murky. Maybe you need to get more info...
[[Ask around|C & D combined]]</b><b>You try to learn more about Bob and Sue. Here's what you've found so far:</b>
<span style="color:white">
Sue changed her Facebook relationship status to “it’s complicated”
Bob has been texting Kay
Bob has a bong shaped like an armadillo
Sue loves doing yoga
Sue gets sick drinking tequila
Bob wants to date other people
When Bob and Sue have sex, they do not use condoms </span>
<span style="color:#D6D6D6"><b>Interesting...
Based on this information, what's your best guess about why Bob and Sue broke up?
<span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></span>
<b>But the picture is still pretty murky.
Maybe you need to get more info...</b>
[[Ask around|C & D combined]]
<b>Your information came from a few different sources, each with its own value <i>and</i> potential problems. Here's the key:</b><style>
th, td {
padding: 5px;
}
</style>
<body>
<table style="width:800px">
<tr>
<th>Color</th>
<th>Source</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#ecce83">Yellow</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#ecce83">Ted, Bob’s best friend</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#2a9d8f">Green</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue’s Facebook</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#f28482">Coral</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#f28482">Jen, Sue’s best friend</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#ffffff">White</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#ffffff">Sam, who wants to date Sue</span></td>
</tr>
</table>
</body>
<span style="color:white">In high school, Bob dated Kay(III)</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Sue thinks Bob plays too many computer games(II)</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">When Bob and Sue have sex, they do not use condoms(I)</span>
<span style="color:white">Bob wants to date other people (1m)</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Bob has been texting Kay (1w)</span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue loves doing yoga (1w)</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Sue gets sick drinking tequila (1w)</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Sue’s favorite movie is Inception (3d)</span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue likes Instagram more than Facebook (3d)</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Bob has a bong shaped like an armadillo(2d)</span>
<span style="color:white">Bob texts Kay (his ex) every day (2d)</span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue changed her Facebook relationship status to “it’s complicated” (3d)</span>
<span style="color:white">Sue wants to date other people (1d)</span>
<img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/l1J9wSXhprtRF1HYA/giphy.gif">
<html>
<b>Questions to consider:
What sources are most reliable?
Which are most problematic?
Which is the most objective? The least?</b>
<span style="background-color:#735290;"><b> Discuss </b></span></html>
<b>Alright, enough research. It's time to [[sort this out.|NEXT]]</b><span style="color:#D6D6D6"><b>Questions to consider:</b>
Should we throw away the “Sam evidence”?
Are any of the sources "unbiased"?
Who is “to blame”? Sam? Jen? Anyone?
Is the absence of a “Bob source” problematic?
How much did your own experiences with breakups or relationships color your interpretation?</span>
<h2>In the end, how confident are we that we know what happened? </h2>
<html>
<span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></span></html>
[[Restart|Choose Your Group]]<b>Chronology matters! Here is your information re-sorted <i>from the oldest to the most recent events</i></b>
Years Ago: I, II, III
Months Ago: 1m, 2m, 3m
Weeks ago: 1w
Days ago: 1d, 2d, 3d
<span style="color:white">In high school, Sue got good grades (III)
Sue declared as a theater major (III)
Bob likes to read; Sue does not (II)
When Bob and Sue have sex, Sue does not enjoy it(II)
Bob is “supercute” (II)
Sue likes to drink vodka martinis (I)
Bob texts Kay (his ex), almost every day (I)
Sue spends at least two hours each day on social media (1m)
Sue likes parties; Bob does not (1m)
Bob wants to study abroad – ideally for a full semester (1m)
Bob’s midterm grades are very poor (1w)
Bob’s favorite movie is Inception (3d)
Bob does not deserve Sue (3d)
Sue “needs some time alone” (2d)
Bob, Ted, & Sam went to see a movie together(1d)
Sue knows Bob has been texting Kay (1d)</span>
<b><span style="color:#d6d6d6"> Does this <em>reordering</em> of the events change your hypothesis? How or why?
Does it change the significance of some information?</span>
<html><span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></html>
Let's get some more information about your sources </b>
[[Where did all this information come from?]]
<b>Your information came from a few different sources, each with its own value <i>and</i> potential problems. Here's the key:</b><style>
th, td {
padding: 5px;
}
</style>
<body>
<table style="width:800px">
<tr>
<th>Color</th>
<th>Source</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#ecce83">Yellow</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#ecce83">Ted, Bob’s best friend</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#2a9d8f">Green</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue’s Facebook</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#f28482">Coral</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#f28482">Jen, Sue’s best friend</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="color:#ffffff">White</span></td>
<td><span style="color:#ffffff">Sam, who wants to date Sue</span></td>
</tr>
</table>
</body>
<span style="color:#f28482">In high school, Sue got good grades (III)</span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue declared as a theater major (III)</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Bob likes to read; Sue does not (II)</span>
<span style="color:white">When Bob and Sue have sex, Sue does not enjoy it(II)</span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Bob is “supercute” (II)</span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue likes to drink vodka martinis (I)</span>
<span style="color:white">Bob texts Kay (his ex), almost every day (I)</span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue spends at least two hours each day on social media (1m)</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Sue likes parties; Bob does not (1m)</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Bob wants to study abroad – ideally for a full semester (1m)</span>
<span style="color:white">Bob’s midterm grades are very poor (1w)</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Bob’s favorite movie is Inception (3d)</span>
<span style="color:white">Bob does not deserve Sue (3d)</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Sue “needs some time alone” (2d)</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Bob, Ted, & Sam went to see a movie together(1d)</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Sue knows Bob has been texting Kay (1d)</span>
<img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/l1J9wSXhprtRF1HYA/giphy.gif">
<html>
<b>Questions to consider:
What sources are most reliable?
Which are most problematic?
Which is the most objective? The least?
</b>
<span style="background-color:#735290;"><b> Discuss </b></span></html>
<b>Alright, enough research. It's time to [[sort this out.|NEXT]]</b><h2>Please select the team you were assigned in class.</h2>
[[Group 1|Team A]]
[[Group 2|Team B]]
[[Group 3|Team C]]
[[Group 4|Team D]]
<b>Turns out you're not the only one interested in Bob & Sue's romantic drama. After digging around, you learn some additional information:</b>
<span style="color:white">
Sue declared as a theater major
Sue likes parties; Bob does not
Sue spends at least two hours each day on social media
Bob’s midterm grades are very poor
Sue knows Bob has been texting Kay
Bob likes to read; Sue does not
Bob does not deserve Sue
Bob wants to study abroad for a semester
Bob is “supercute”
Bob, Ted, & Sam went to see a movie together
Sue likes to drink vodka martinis
In high school, Sue got good grades
When Bob and Sue have sex, Sue does not enjoy it
Bob’s favorite movie is Inception
Bob texts Kay (his ex), almost every day
Sue “needs some time alone” </span>
<b>Does this new info change your hypothesis? How or why? What new questions do you have?
What info here is useful? What's extraneous? How do you determine this?
<html><span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></html>
At this point, the information is getting to be a bit overwhelming. Maybe figuring out [[when these things happened|When did these things happen?]] will help.<b>Turns out you're not the only one interested in Bob & Sue's romantic drama. After digging around, you learn some additional information:</b>
<span style="color:white">
Sue likes Instagram more than Facebook
When Bob & Sue first had sex he was a virgin
Sue’s favorite movie is Inception
Sue wants to date other people
In high school, Bob dated Kay
Sue thinks Bob plays too many computer games
Sue changed her Facebook relationship status to “it’s complicated”
Bob has been texting Kay
Bob has a bong shaped like an armadillo
Sue loves doing yoga
Sue gets sick drinking tequila
Bob wants to date other people
When Bob and Sue have sex, they do not use condoms
<b><span style="color:#d6d6d6"> Does this new info change your hypothesis? How or why? What new questions do you have?
What info here is useful? What's extraneous? How do you determine this?
<html><span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></html>
At this point, the information is getting to be a bit overwhelming. Maybe figuring out [[when these things happened|C & D Chronology]] will help.</span><b>Chronology matters! Here is your information re-sorted <i>from the oldest to the most recent events</i></b>
Years Ago: I, II, III
Months Ago: 1m, 2m, 3m
Weeks ago: 1w
Days ago: 1d, 2d, 3d
<span style="color:white">
In high school, Bob dated Kay (III)
Sue thinks Bob plays too many computer games (II)
When Bob and Sue have sex, they do not use condoms(I)
Bob wants to date other people (1m)
Bob has been texting Kay (1w)
Sue loves doing yoga (1w)
Sue gets sick drinking tequila (1w)
Sue’s favorite movie is Inception (3d)
Sue likes Instagram more than Facebook (3d)
Sue changed her Facebook relationship status to “it’s complicated” (3d)
Bob has a bong shaped like an armadillo (2d)
Sue wants to date other people (1d)
<b><span style="color:#d6d6d6"> Does this <em>reordering</em> of the events change your hypothesis? How or why?
Does it change the significance of some information?
<html><span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></html>
<b>Let's get some more information about your sources
[[Where did all this information come from?|C&D source key]] </b></span>
<img src="https://t4.ftcdn.net/jpg/00/61/57/01/240_F_61570147_9mcbUg2ueu8WaCPEy9xaYy1XkuPFy8Py.jpg" />
Bob and Sue are intelligent and attractive students at your university.
They began dating in their first year, and are now juniors.
They broke up a few days after midterm exams.
<b>Our Historical Research Question:</b>
Why did they break up?
[[See what you can learn]]
<b>You try to learn more about Bob and Sue. Here's what you've found so far:</b>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue tends to like "bad boys"</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Bob posts lots of shirtless pics on Instagram</span>
<span style="color:#ecce83">Sue doesn't really like Bob's friends </span>
<span style="color:#2a9d8f">Sue checked Bob's browser history recently</span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Bob doesn't get along with his roommate </span>
<span style="color:white">Bob spends several hours a day at the gym </span>
<span style="color:#f28482">Sue is a premed major and is worried about passing Organic Chemistry this semester</span>
<span style="color:#D6D6D6"><b>Interesting...
Based on this information, what's your best guess about why Bob and Sue broke up?
<span style="background-color:#8a6a86;"><b> Discuss </b></span>
<b>But the picture is still pretty murky.
Maybe you need to get more info...</b>