Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Factors Influencing Growth of Individuals and Populations.
5 questions assessment
Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 17 min
Octopus Factor
You need to get the octopus back in the water by dropping boxes on top of the platform. You'll have to use good aim and strategy to be successful with this task. Along the way, you will also answer multiple-choice questions about ecosystems and populations. Once you successfully complete all six modules, you will win the game!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (28) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (4408) 3.1 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.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min
Growth of Individuals and Populations
Have you ever wondered how populations of organisms remain in balance? This game will provide you with a virtual simulation for discovering how one population will affect another. You will need to place the organisms strategically and focus on the required resources. This will also teach you about how importance resources are for the organisms that benefit from them. Your goal is to keep all the organisms alive. Good luck!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (74) 3.5 stars.
Student Ratings (13063) 3.1 stars.
Activity 5: 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 (20454) 3.4 stars.