Assignment: Limiting Factors and Carrying Capacity

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3 activities: 2 games, 1 assessment

28 min

Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 6 min

Assessment with 6 questions from Factors Influencing Growth of Individuals and Populations.

6 questions assessment

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Animal Control

In this game, you'll be developing your own world! You'll need to balance the ecosystem's resources to keep all the animals alive. You will receive money based on the number of organisms your ecosystem is able to support. If there are too many predators or too little competition, you'll lose money in the game. Try to have the most balanced ecosystem possible!

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Teacher Ratings (55) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (20453) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Population Frenzy

In this game, you are a cat collecting resources like sunlight, water, and food. As you collect items, you will learn about the factors that affect population growth. When you answer questions correctly, you will earn special abilities. Make sure you avoid obstacles like bombs and enemies! Conquer all five levels to win the game.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (56) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (15327) 3.4 stars.