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LawCraft Extension Pack

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Make your students’ game play more meaningful by using our activity and assessment set designed specifically for LawCraft. This easy-to-use Extension Pack helps you give context and purpose to the game, as well as reinforce and assess the game concepts. That means deeper learning for students, and best practices around game-centered learning for you!  

This Extension Pack uses a Google Slides deck and is designed for use with projectors or interactive whiteboards. 

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LawCraft Extension Pack - Pre-Game Activities
LawCraft Extension Pack - Post-Game Activities
LawCraft Extension Pack - Glossary

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