Students will study the Prisoner's dilemma and how it relates to economics, psychology and the modern day world. Students will watch exciting videos (clips from the British game show golden balls), answer critical thinking questions and play an exciting interactive game that will sure to get everyone in the class involved! This activity is for students age 14 to college. DefinitionThe prisoner's dilemma is a standard example of a game analyzed in game theory that shows why two completely "rational" individuals might not cooperate, even if it appears that it is in their best interests to do so. It was originally framed by Merrill Flood and Melvin Dresher working at RAND in 1950. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prisoner%27s_dilemma

Shark Tank Project – Engage Your Students in Entrepreneurial Thinking! This exciting four-day classroom project immerses students in the world of entrepreneurship as they create and pitch their own business ideas in a Shark Tank-style presentation. The resource includes: 11-slide student presentation template to guide their business plan Engaging Shark Tank video clips for inspiration Clear rubric to assess creativity, feasibility, and presentation skills Step-by-step instructions for each class period Perfect for economics, business, or social studies classes, this project promotes critical thinking, persuasive communication, and innovation! This activity will take 4-6 class periods. A create collaborative project for all ages 9th-12th grade. Have fun!