From the introduction: This classroom based activity has students assigned to one of 25 different roles, relating to the sale of a 1000 acre parcel of land on fictitious Wonder Lake. A (student run) town board will hold hearings before making a decision and issuing a written explanation of what they will allow to happen. Various parties interested in the process include mining companies, resort owners, farmers, developers, water supply manager, etc. Each is given the chance to speak up.