Extinction: What if there were no more bees?
In this unit, students will explore the interdependencies in a system and uncovers circular causal connections.
Students will use a stock-flow game, specifically the “Mammoth Game” to simulate how mammoths and other species became extinct.
Students will analyze the graphs from each team to look for patterns.
Finally, students will discuss the importance of bees in the ecosystem.
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3rd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
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