Recommended for Grade 8
 
Based on both the novel and film adapations of Ender's Game, this unit brings together film and novel study in 5 distinct projects.  With connections to the Grade 8 Social Studies curriculem, Playing Ender's Game is a unit of study that has students looking from the past to the future, and recognizing that historical actions can, indeed, repeat themselves.
 
Projects:
Military Genius Through History
Strategy Games and Skills
Speaking Out
Film Foibles (Film and novel required to complete this project)
Veni Vidi Vici (Social Studies 8 Connection)
 
Marking rubrics included.