Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 6 min
Assessment with 6 questions from Factors Influencing Growth of Individuals and Populations.
6 questions assessment
Activity 2: 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 (15451) 3.4 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
EcoQuest: Competition for Resources
Card game about competition for resources in the ecosystem. In this game the board represents an ecosystem and the cards the biotic and abiotic factors that form it.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (18) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (9494) 3.8 stars.
Activity 4: 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!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (55) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (20515) 3.4 stars.