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Saldo Island: An Unfair Game

Saldo Island: An Unfair Game

In this environmental science activity about biodiversity, learners play a game to discover the effects of non-native species on an ecosystem. This active game is played outdoors in an open field and learners role play as either birds or mice, exchanging seeds or flowers to survive the seasons. A second round of play introduces another species (a cat) to the scenario. This lesson guide includes background information, key words, extensions, and...

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Keywords:
Populations, Seeds, Life Science, Social Sciences, Plants, Ecosystems, Flowers, Geoscience, NSDL, Biological Science, Ecology, Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Animals, Earth System Science, Species, Forestry and Agriculture, Non-native
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 13, 2018
Authors:
Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
Cost Involved:
Unknown
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No
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Unknown
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