Economics Laboratory: Factory Simulation

Coupled with a dynamic, interactive web simulation, this lab activity takes students into the fascinating world of the factory. "Think you have what it takes to run a complex machine, control the flow of manufacturing and production, minimize waste and MAXIMIZE profits? And can you do this this while listening to campy 1990s 8-bit music? Let’s find out…"

Getting students interested in what manufacturing may involve can be challenging, but this simulation takes up this challenge and succeeds wildly because it is also fun! This lab activity will captivate and inspire students in ways that are sometimes difficult in the regular classroom setting. Ideal for a cooperative learning strategy, Factory Sim comes with step-by-step instructions to load the Player, and it includes open-answered questions to stimulate classroom discussion.