Brief the Chief is an educational simulation game that tasks users with advising U.S. presidents on historical challenges. Players interview stakeholders and synthesize evidence to formulate policy recommendations, providing insight into the functions of the executive branch.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Students and educators seeking interactive tools to learn about U.S. presidential history and government processes.
What does it look like?
Key features
Users navigate six distinct challenges across the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Players collect notes and evidence by consulting with various confidants within the White House.
Users must formulate and present an informed position, subsequently discovering the historical outcomes of their choices.
The app includes Spanish translation, voiceover, a glossary, and support tools designed for English Language Learners.
How much does it cost?
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Who built it?
iCivics
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Bottom line
This educational app uses role-playing mechanics to teach government processes through the lens of historical presidential decision-making.
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