A change in a parameter can end in overpopulation. The resources gives pupils the opportunity to control the parameters of rabbits and wolves in a natural setting. Using the set parameters, the simulation runs and displays the population statistics for each step. By manipulating the interactive, learners investigate how to keep the balance of nature.

Concepts

probability, probability experiments, animal populations, population, population trends, population growth, nature

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign different parameters to groups and compare results
• Incorporate the guided lesson Rabbits and Wolves - Population Cycles

Classroom Considerations

• The class should have a basic understanding of the balance of nature

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

• Contains explanations of what each button on the simulation does
• Includes links to related resources and a worksheet for connecting the activity and a lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-IC.A.1 HSS-IC.A.2 HSS-IC.B.5 HSS-IC.B.6 HSS-MD.B.5.a