Assignment: Grade 7 Ecosystems

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5 activities: 5 games

86 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Changes in Ecosystems Over Time (Mid)

The Changes in Ecosystem is interactive gameplay in EcoSystems. The gameplay will walk through the scientific vocabulary associated with Ecosystem Changes. Educate on ecological succession, the carbon, nitrogen and global warming concepts through impressive visuals.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (15) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (10236) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Bear's Life: Changes in Ecosystems

Play as a bear in its adventures in the forest. You will have to look for food and overcome the dangers that arise due to the changes in the ecosystem. Between chapters, your knowledge will be tested with fun challenges.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (18) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (4257) 4.0 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Bear's Life: Changes in Ecosystems

Play as a bear in its adventures in the forest. You will have to look for food and overcome the dangers that arise due to the changes in the ecosystem. Between chapters, your knowledge will be tested with fun challenges.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (18) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (4257) 4.0 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Ecosystem Simulator

In this game, players are charged with creating and managing a sustainable ecosystem. They must balance the needs of the species in their care while also dealing with the impact of humans on the environment. The game challenges players to think critically about the best ways to manage resources and protect the natural world.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (21) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (11528) 3.8 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Adapt

In this game you will help your population endure the changing environment. Collect points to buy different genes that will change the population as reproduction cycles occur. Be careful and keep track of changes in temperature, food supply, and predators that will affect your population! Watch the timeline on the top to be aware of upcoming events, and keep an eye on the meters on the left for the overall health of your population.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (37) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (8565) 3.7 stars.