Assignment: EcoQuest: Competition for Resources Assignment

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8 activities: 8 games

82 min

Activity 1: Video Game. Estimated duration: 3 min

Competition for Resources

Educational video about the types of competition among organisms for resources in an ecosystem.

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Teacher Ratings (2) 5.0 stars.

Student Ratings (1281) 3.3 stars.

Activity 2: Video Game. Estimated duration: 3 min

Competition for Resources

Educational video about the types of competition among organisms for resources in an ecosystem.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (2) 5.0 stars.

Student Ratings (1281) 3.3 stars.

Activity 3: Video Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Competitive, Predatory, Beneficial Interactions

The intricate dynamics of ecosystems are likened to a bustling marketplace where organisms compete for survival due to limited resources, as explained through terms like food webs, food chains, and various interactions such as parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism. Emphasizing the delicate balance within ecosystems, the text underscores the profound impact of population changes on the entire system. The lesson concludes with a reminder of the interconnectedness of life forms and their environment, showcasing the remarkable complexity

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Teacher Ratings (3) 5.0 stars.

Student Ratings (2675) 3.5 stars.

Activity 4: Video Game. Estimated duration: 4 min

Limiting Factors of Populations

Have you ever wondered why some forests are full of life while others are quiet, or why garden plants struggle while weeds thrive? It all comes down to the available resources and how they limit population growth. In this video, we'll explore ecosystems and uncover what makes life thrive or falter, examining factors like competition for resources, environmental conditions, and the impact of human activities. Join us to understand the complexity of ecosystems and the delicate balance that sustains life.

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Teacher Ratings (4) 5.0 stars.

Student Ratings (2202) 3.4 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min

Eco Run

Make your biome grow by gathering resources with different animals, such as food and other members for the biome.

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Teacher Ratings (13) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (3309) 3.7 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Galaxy Escape

10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

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Teacher Ratings (535) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (283820) 3.9 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Species Quest

Welcome to SpeciesQuest! Team up with Ned Venture and help Anteater collect all the magical fruits while you solve puzzles and learn a lot about the Ecological Relationships between species!

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Teacher Ratings (17) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (8024) 3.7 stars.

Activity 8: 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.

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Teacher Ratings (18) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (9494) 3.8 stars.