Assignment: Animal Reproduction Strategies

Created by Jaime M on

6 activities: 5 games, 1 assessment

80 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Strategic Adventure

In this game you will learn how different animals attempt to mate with each other. You will answer questions about different reproductive strategies of animals. You will jump along a tricky path to avoid obstacles, answer questions, rack up points, and progress to the next level of play. At the end, a short quiz will make sure you have mastered the topic.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (14) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (1894) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Reproductive Strategies of Animals (Mid)

You are needed to protect baby elephants and tadpoles! In this game, you will learn the difference between r-selected and k-selected reproduction. This is a simulation that compares frogs (r-selected reproductive species) to elephants (k-selected reproductive species). You will help protect tadpoles and baby elephants as you travel through the dangers of their environment as you demonstrate your understanding of the content.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (48) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (6431) 3.6 stars.

Activity 3: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions from Animal Reproduction Strategies.

3 questions assessment

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 22 min

Leap (Mid)

Hop away as you learn all about reproduction strategies! In this game, you are a boot traveling through the outdoors. You will find books that will teach you about reproductive strategies. You will answer questions that are followed by challenges. The challenges will test your ability to jump and collect coins. If you struggle with a challenge, you can bypass it but you will not be able to collect more coins.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (46) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (4206) 3.0 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 22 min

Bid for life

In this top-down game, you need to protect your children and keep them from predators. You will compare different reproductive strategies while you play as five different species. Read about reproduction and answer questions to maximize your score! Your goals are to save lives, nurture life, and keep the cycle of life going. All it takes is one fast predator to make your caretaking efforts wasted, so protect those in your care.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (55) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (7813) 3.5 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

The Wild Ones - Survival Strategies

Help a lovestruck buck fend off rivals while he pursues his one true love. Protect your herd of elephants from skulking lions and raise your babies to adulthood in the savanna. Roam the skies in search of materials for a bald eagle's nest during the day while protecting its eggs from thieving predators at night!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (62) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (17989) 4.2 stars.