Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 10 min
Assessment with 10 questions from Transfers of Matter in the Physical Environment.
10 questions assessment
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Food Webs: Adventure of the Energy (Mid)
A fairy named Elva is going to help you learn about ecosystems and the role each organism has in an ecosystem. You will start with the sun and explore the roles of producers, primary and secondary consumers, and decomposers. You will follow energy as it moves between each organism. You'll enjoy witnessing how energy continuously moves.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (162) 4.1 stars.
Student Ratings (45214) 3.6 stars.
Activity 3: 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 (20298) 3.4 stars.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min
Tiny Ecosystem
Create your own ecosystem and keep it balanced. Help different species survive!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (24) 3.7 stars.
Student Ratings (3345) 2.6 stars.