Ball State University students have created a game designed for fourth grade students to help them better understand just how dangerous it was for runaway slaves to make their way north along the Underground Railroad.
Morgan's Raid
The game delves into the compelling characters, difficult travel, political maneuvering and moral complexities of Morgan's Raid. Teachers have infused the game into their curriculum. Gestwicki, anthropology professor Mark Grover and their students have gone on to create digital archeology simulations for elementary students and educational games for The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
In addition to university and departmental support, funding for the latest historical gaming project was provided by the Entertainment Software Association Foundation as a result of the team winning a national award for similar educational efforts.
