Common Ground

Common Ground is the new title for Tipping Point.

How do we build communities where everyone’s needs are met?

Common Ground is a game that engages students in a simulated community planning process to build their civic deliberation and decision-making skills.

Scenario:

Four stakeholder groups have been selected by the municipal council for a consultation process regarding a new development.

Working in committees, students assume the role of one of these stakeholder groups and collaborate to create a balanced proposal that meets diverse interests.

To play Common Ground with your class, you’ll need to download and print the following files:

Common Ground – Lesson Plan + Instructions (One copy, for yourself)

Common Ground – Game Board (One per committee)

Common Ground – Feature Cards (One pack per committee, but at least 4)

Common Ground – Stakeholder Cards (One per committee)

Common Ground – Scoring Key (One per committee)

Common Ground – Feature Cards List (Four per committee)