Play the Game Here
Spent is a simulation that takes students through a month in the life of someone who is living in poverty. When you play the game, you are asked to find a job and are then asked to face a series of tough decisions as you make you way through a month on your salary.
I asked my student to play this game and it was one of the most effective lessons of the semester. Many felt that the game was very powerful and even expressed being "Stressed" while playing the game. Some quit and played over. I would highly recommend trying to incorporate this game in any discussion of poverty or minimum wage.
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