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Features Spotlighted
Reading Prep
A Reading Prep feature
opens each chapter to
engage you in the content
to be presented in the
chapter. These features are
called out by the College
and Career Readiness icon.
Green Gamer
The Green Gamer features
share tips on how a
gamer or video game
design studio can engage
in best practices for the
environment.
Ethical Gamer
The Ethical Gamer
features provide
information related to
ethic issues facing gamers
and video game design
studios.
Cheat Code
Cheat Codes provide
vocabulary definitions
for terms not defined
in the context of the
reading materials.
Level Up!
The Level Up! features
provide an opportunityto
think about the material
just presented and to
engage in an activity at
the point of learning.
Green Gamer
Saving money is at the top of the list for many schools as
well as consumers. Up to 25 percent of energy costs can be
saved by simply turning off equipment when not in use. Turn
off all computers and game consoles each evening to save
energy. Make sure the lights are off whenever you leave a
room or if there is enough natural light to brighten the room.
CHEAT CODE: BALANCE
Your life should have balance in the
activities you do. There should be
a mix of physical activities, mental
activities, and entertainment/
relaxation activities. Spending too much time on one type
of activity means the other types are being neglected.
UP!
3.1
Think about a task that you are really
good at performing. It might be shooting
a basketball, doing a math problem, or
anything else. Chances are you were not a
superstar on your fi rst attempt at doing this
task. How did practice make you better?
Ethical Gamer
Most schools establish a set of ethics that outlines
acceptable behavior when interacting with other
students and school personnel. As a student, it
is important to know the code of ethics for your
school so you can behave in a correct manner.