Abstract
Objectives This study aims to reconstruct the elementary social studies curriculum using the simulated environment platform, implement it in 3rd and 4th grades’ regional learning, and confirm its effect on elementary school students’ competency.
 Methods Simulated environment-assisted regional learning curriculum was developed following the design thinking model for a total of 31 students, and they were asked to complete surveys and interviews concerning their digital citizenship and self-directed learning. The regional learning class consists of five stages; Understanding the region, Setting the goal, Preparation, Using the simulated environment, and Applying.
 Results As a result of the study, the possibility of classes using the simulated 3D environment for elementary school students was confirmed through the five-step procedure, and it was found that it was appropriate and effective to use the simulated environment to reconstruct social studies regional classes. In addition, as a result of analyzing the difference in students' competency changes, digital citizenship scores were significantly improved, and in particular, there was a significant difference in social responsibility and digital social understanding. On the other hand, there was no significant difference in self-directed learning, but there was a difference in learning independence among the sub-items. As a result of qualitative analysis, the attitude of students to recognize and use the simulated environment for an educational purpose has changed positively, and students have actively participated in class activities such as setting goals on their own.
 Conclusions This suggests regional learning classes using the simulated environment plays an important role in developing the competencies necessary for students to live in the future society. In addition, it suggests that elementary school students can also become the leading subject of virtual space production rather than simply experiencing the platform. Based on this study, it is expected that classes using simulated environment can be applied at various school levels.
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