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Human impact on habitats can be alarming. A hands-on activity has learners explore the impact of human interactions with different environments using a gamified approach. They simulate the impact of a species' abundance under different scenarios and relate their findings to the possibility of extinction.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate during a lesson focused on human impact on habitat and their species
- Use predators and prey from local areas in the activity to add relevance
Classroom Considerations
- Expects a solid understanding of the predator-prey relationship prior to the activity
Pros
- Uses a kinesthetic activity to model a natural phenomenon
- Offers ideas for reflection questions following the activity
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