Assignment: Biodiversity and Health of Ecosystems MS-LS2.C-2 Assignment

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11 activities: 11 games

132 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Basketball Master

Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (1035) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (323055) 4.0 stars.

Activity 2: 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 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Mini City

In this game, you will simulate the impact of human population growth and observe ecological changes as the global population increases. You are tasked with developing a city that addresses the needs of the residents, while also reducing the city's impact on the ecosystem. In each level you have different goals to reach, as you research new technologies to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas production, and waste.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (87) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (22036) 3.8 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Ecosystem Tour: Africa

Have you ever wanted to go on a safari? In order to keep the animals and plants you see during your safari in harmony, you'll need to maintain a balanced ecosystem. This game will teach you about the complex interactions that plants and animals encounter out on the plains of Africa to keep their ecosystem functioning. You'll learn about how birds help lions and lions help hyenas and more.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (86) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (26686) 3.3 stars.

Activity 5: 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 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Mini City

In this game, you will simulate the impact of human population growth and observe ecological changes as the global population increases. You are tasked with developing a city that addresses the needs of the residents, while also reducing the city's impact on the ecosystem. In each level you have different goals to reach, as you research new technologies to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas production, and waste.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (87) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (22036) 3.8 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Ecosystem Tour: Africa

Have you ever wanted to go on a safari? In order to keep the animals and plants you see during your safari in harmony, you'll need to maintain a balanced ecosystem. This game will teach you about the complex interactions that plants and animals encounter out on the plains of Africa to keep their ecosystem functioning. You'll learn about how birds help lions and lions help hyenas and more.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (86) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (26686) 3.3 stars.

Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Mini City

In this game, you will simulate the impact of human population growth and observe ecological changes as the global population increases. You are tasked with developing a city that addresses the needs of the residents, while also reducing the city's impact on the ecosystem. In each level you have different goals to reach, as you research new technologies to reduce pollution, greenhouse gas production, and waste.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (87) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (22036) 3.8 stars.

Activity 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Ecosystem Tour: Africa

Have you ever wanted to go on a safari? In order to keep the animals and plants you see during your safari in harmony, you'll need to maintain a balanced ecosystem. This game will teach you about the complex interactions that plants and animals encounter out on the plains of Africa to keep their ecosystem functioning. You'll learn about how birds help lions and lions help hyenas and more.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (86) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (26686) 3.3 stars.

Activity 10: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Ecosystem Tour: Africa

Have you ever wanted to go on a safari? In order to keep the animals and plants you see during your safari in harmony, you'll need to maintain a balanced ecosystem. This game will teach you about the complex interactions that plants and animals encounter out on the plains of Africa to keep their ecosystem functioning. You'll learn about how birds help lions and lions help hyenas and more.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (86) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (26686) 3.3 stars.

Activity 11: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min

EcoKingdoms: Biodiversity and Health

You have landed the perfect job managing a park. Your success depends on the decisions you make in different scenarios. Each decision will affect four key components of the park: animal life, plant life, tourism, and money. You need to think about the impact of your choice on the four key components. Make wise choices, keep an eye on your components level, and you'll do just fine.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (173) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (26518) 3.8 stars.