Excavate! Byzantine Empire is an educational simulation game that tasks middle school students with role-playing as archaeologists to study Byzantine daily life. The app utilizes C3 Framework inquiry skills to guide players through the analysis of artifacts and strata across four distinct historical locations.
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What makes this app unique?
For Middle school students studying social studies and history.
What does it look like?
Key features
Players conduct virtual excavations to analyze artifacts and historical strata to uncover facts about Byzantine society.
The gameplay focuses on applying inquiry and evidence evaluation skills to interpret historical data.
Progress is tracked through journals that log collected artifacts, field notes, and earned achievements.
Content covers specific aspects of Byzantine life, including gender roles, royal symbolism, and military and religious procedures.
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3 versions in history. Development pace: zombie.
Who built it?
Dig-It Games
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This app provides a structured, inquiry-based approach to history education by simulating the archaeological process for middle school learners.
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