Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 7 min
Assessment with 7 questions chosen from Ecological Succession.
7 questions assessment
Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 10 min
Hidden Ecosystem
This game will test your understanding of biodiversity and the health of ecosystems. As you play this game, you will be quizzed on factors that influence ecosystems. The objective of this game is to answer questions correctly and to collect enough items to bring to a science potluck party at the end of the game without running out of time.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (49) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (17010) 3.5 stars.
Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min
Ecoplay and Biodiversity
Say, "Hello, again!" to the dodo bird, an organism that went extinct many years age. In this game, the dodo will try to make a comeback based on your performance during the game. You will learn the factors that affect our ecosystems and biodiversity, and you will use your knowledge to complete a variety of interactive activities, like building a food chain and pollinating a flower.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (96) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (34881) 3.5 stars.
Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 8 min
EcoKingdoms: Changes Over Time
You've been hired as a park manager. Your success depends on the decisions you make. 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 (55) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (15670) 3.7 stars.
Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 8 min
Changes in ECO systems over time (Mid)
You will go through interactive teaching screens to learn about ecosystems. This is an introductory game that will also walk you through the scientific vocabulary associated with ecosystem changes. Your job is to put each diagram in the correct sequence to activate the tutorial for each topic, as you learn about ecological succession, the carbon and nitrogen cycles, and global warming.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (69) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (18616) 3.5 stars.
Activity 6: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Biodiversity and Health of Ecosystems.
3 questions assessment