Ecology: Practice

Within this section, the learner will have access to several resources and learning aids to assist them in their understanding of the application content.

Memorization Techniques

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The document reviews six common memorization techniques that can be used to support your learning.

Ecology Quizlet

Practice the Ecology Module key vocabulary words with this Quizlet!

Ecology Quizlet

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Feed the Dingo: An Ecosystem Game

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Ecosystems.

1. Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up2. Once open click the blue PLAY button in the middle of the screen to begin the game
3. Next a tutorial video will show you how to play the game.4. To play, drag 5 plant or animal bubbles from the bottom of the screen to the ecosystem each day.5. Click on the grey bubbles above each plant or animal to learn more about them.

6. Continue dragging bubbles until all 12 days are completed.
7. To return to StepStone use the back button arrow in the corner of the screen of the web browser

Feed the Dingo: An Ecosystem Game

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Introduction to Ecology Video

Learn about the biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms, habitats, niches, generalists, specialists, biotic and abiotic factors in this video!

Ecosystem Organization Knowledge Check Game

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Ecosystem Organization.

Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up
Once open click the green arrow in the bottom right corner to begin the game
Answer the questions that appear on the screen, once answered press NEXT in the bottom corner
With every correct answer, you will get to play the matching game hidden beneath the question, click and drag any of the vegetables to make a row of three or more
Once you’ve used all your moves the next question will appear go through all 15 questions trying to reach the highest score from the game

Ecosystem Organization Knowledge Check Game

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Limiting Factors in an Ecosystem Video
Watch this video about limiting factors in an ecosystem!

Carrying Capacity of a Lake Video

Check out this video about the carrying capacity of a lake.

Ecological Carrying Capacity Video
Check out this video on ecological carrying capacity!

The Simple Story of Photosynthesis and Food Video
Watch this video on the story of photosynthesis and food!

Producers, Consumers, and Decomposers Video
Learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers in this video!

Energy Flow in Ecosystems Knowledge Check Game

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Energy Flow in Ecosystems.

Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up
Once open click the green arrow in the bottom right corner to begin the game
Click the ADD MEMBER button the start building the band, then choose one of the three creatures that appears on the screen
Answer the question that follows, with every correct answer another band member will be added to the screen, the members are then able to be moved around the area by clicking and dragging them
Collect all the members by answering all the questions with correct responses the game ends when all questions have been answered
To return to StepStone use the back button arrow in the corner of the web browser

Energy Flow in Ecosystems Knowledge Check Game

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Dead Stuff: The Secret Ingredient in our food chain Video
Discover how dead stuff is the secret ingredient in our food chain with this video!

Decomposers in Action Video
Check out this video of decomposers in action! What type of decomposers do you think are involved in this process?

Biotic Components Knowledge Check Game

Try this game and prove you can correctly identify a producer, consumer, or decomposer!

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Biotic Components.1. Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up2. Once open click the blue PLAY button on the right hand side of the screen to begin the game
3. Select whether each picture is a producer, consumer, or decomposer by clicking on the buttons at the top of the screen.4. After a choice has been selected, click on the light blue NEXT button in the right hand corner of the screen to continue to the next question.5. Continue answering questions until all questions have been completed.

6. To return to StepStone use the back button arrow in the corner of the screen of the web browser

Biotic Components Knowledge Check Game

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Disney Food Chains
Even Disney has food chains! Check out this video from The Lion King.

Food Chain Knowledge Check Game
Try this game and prove you can correctly order a food chain!Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Food Chains.1. Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up2. Once open click the blue PLAY button on the right hand side of the screen to begin the game
3. Drag parts of the food chain to their correct place.4. If you drag something incorrectly, it won’t stay there.5. When the chain is complete, it will come to life and you can watch the food chain in action!6. To return to StepStone use the back button arrow in the corner of the screen of the web browser

Food Chain Knowledge Check

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Amoeba Sisters Food Webs and Energy Pyramids Video
Explore food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, and the power of biodiversity in this ecology video by the Amoeba Sisters!

Energy Pyramid Quizizz

Test your knowledge about energy pyramids in this Quizizz game!

Energy Pyramid Quizizz

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Amoeba Sisters Biodiversity Video
In this video, the Amoeba Sisters will help you understand the concept of biodiversity!

Why is biodiversity so important? TED Talk Video
Learn why biodiversity is important in this video!

Biodiversity and Ecological Succession Knowledge Check Game

Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Biodiversity and Ecological Succession.

Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up.
Once open click the green arrow in the middle of the screen to begin the game
Answer the question that follows by clicking on the best answer below the question
Correctly answering the question will put a helmet on the screen to move on to the next question
Continue answering questions until all questions have been answered.

Biodiversity and Ecological Succession Knowledge Check Game

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The Unlikely Tale of a Tenacious Snail Video
In this video, discover the unlikely tale of a tenacious snail!

Biomes Overview Video
Review your knowledge of biomes with this video!

Biologists in the Tundra Video
Discover What Biologists Are Doing in the Tundra!

Take a Trip Through the Rainforest Video
Explore the rainforest in this video!

Spend a Day in the Desert Video
Experience what a day is like in the desert with this video!

Visit With Grasslands Residents Video
In this video, meet some of the residents that live in the grasslands biome!

Dive with a Freshwater Scientist Video
Explore the freshwater biome from below the surface in this video!

Marine Biology Research Video
Learn about the research marine biologists are doing in this video!

My Biome Song Video
Learn about the different biomes with this song called “I’m Coming Home to My Biome”!

Biomes Knowledge Check Game
Click on the link below to test your knowledge about Biomes.

1. Begin this interaction by clicking the link below and waiting for the game window to open up.
2. To begin this game, click on the yellow arrow in the middle of the screen.
3. Choose one or two player mode to continue.
4. Click the SPIN button at the top of the screen. This will determine how many spaces the question is worth if you answer it correctly.
5. Read the question that appears under the SPIN button and click on the correct answer.
6. If you answer the question correctly, the bee will move the number of the spaces that you rolled. If your answer is incorrect, the bee will not move any spaces.
7. Click on the SPIN button again to continue to the next question.
8. Continue answering the questions until the bee has reached the honeycomb. Note: You may not go through all the questions before this occurs.
9. To return to StepStone use the back button arrow in the corner of the web browse

Biomes Knowledge Check Game

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Amoeba Sisters Ecological Succession Video
Learn about the difference between primary and secondary succession in this video!

Mount St. Helens Brings New Life Video
In this video, witness how ecosystems can change over time!

Crossword Game