• C-ROADS is a free computer simulator that helps people understand the long-term climate impacts of national and regional greenhouse gas emission reductions at the global level. 
• This simulator helps the learner understand the impact of the emissions reduction pledges proposed by countries to the United Nations. 
• It offers global, 3-region, and 6-region modes in order to test national and regional emission reduction policies. 

Positives

• The simulator can be used online and also as a desktop app (Windows and MAC).
• It is completely free to use.
• It is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Japanese, and Korean.

Additional Prerequisites

• The C-ROADS online simulator comes with a user guide which should be studied and used by the educator before trying it out with the students. There is a lot of information in the help section including text and video guides.
• Although the Simulator can be used and viewed in the 8 languages listed above, the user guide is only available in English. 

Differentiation

• This resource could be used in civics classes as a policy workshop or role-playing game.
• In geography or social studies courses, this simulator can be used to assess the impact different regions can have on reducing global climate change.
• Groups of learners can be encouraged to register for a world climate event. It can be promoted within the school or as a local or regional event.
• The En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator is a similar interactive site that allows students to explore a wide range of potential climate change solutions.

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