Assignment: Competition for Resources In Ecosystems MS-LS2.A-2 Assignment

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3 activities: 3 games

39 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Adapt

In this game you will help your population endure the changing environment. Collect points to buy different genes that will change the population as reproduction cycles occur. Be careful and keep track of changes in temperature, food supply, and predators that will affect your population! Watch the timeline on the top to be aware of upcoming events, and keep an eye on the meters on the left for the overall health of your population.

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Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

EcoKingdoms: Competition for Resources

How do you know which decision is the right one? In this game series, you are a park manager, and your park is experiencing a drought. You will make choices that impact the number of visitors in the park, the plants, animals, and park funds. You need to keep everything in balance in order to keep your job. The meters will show you the impact of your choice. See how long you can last!

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Teacher Ratings (64) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (17924) 3.5 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Expedition: Africa (Mid)

Martha is a student zoologist on her first big assignment to study the basic needs and behaviors of animals in Africa. She needs your help to finish her report. Join the adventure and help her match animals to their natural resources, identify animals' roles as predator and prey, and explore invasive species and competition. Do all this while playing games along the way!

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Teacher Ratings (92) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (33221) 3.8 stars.