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On 13 Apr 2014 at 16:10, xxxxxx@buckeye-express. wrote:

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> Apr 11, 2014 03:45:42 PM, xxxxxx@simplelists.com wrote:
> > Hi, All,  I dropped out of the Traveller TML a few years back. In
> the last two weeks, however, my children have become interested in
> playing Traveller.
>  With my kids, I use roleplaying games to teach. For example, my
> kids have learned plenty about the ancient Greeks & Romans, and about
> medieval Japan.
>  Now my kids want powered armor and spaceships instead of swords
> and chariots. I see it as a chance to teach some simple science.
> Their ages are 8, 10, and almost 12. My kids have not learned any
> algebra yet, so I have to be careful about any prerequisite math in
> the science I introduce.
>  I was hoping that the TML members might be able to help, if I may
> be so bold as to impose.
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> >
>  My first question is, what science lessons would you like to see
> inserted into my kids' Traveller adventures?
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> Scouts - system survey and planetary survery will cover math
> (distance, travel time, just about anything for getting a ship from A
> to B). Biology, chemistry, geology in planetary surveys.
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> Merchants - explore economics, basic bookkeeping (more math).
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> Decades ago one of my younger players, by the time he graduated high
> school, had decided on a career in areonautical engineering inspired
> to a large part on his fascination with designing traveller ships
> (and that with just the design system in the LBBs).
>
> Garry
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> >
>  Any and all feedback is welcome.
>  Sincerely,
> Asher Royce
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