Strand: Lesson:

SBI4U: Population Dynamics Predator-Prey Video Game

Enduring Understanding: Achievement Chart:

(success criteria)
Population growth follows predictable
patterns. Thinking:

The increased consumption of resources

and production of waste associated with Application:
population growth result in specific - Comparison between
stresses that affect Earths sustainability. Predator-Prey game and natural
populations
Technological developments can - Apply the ideas of population
contribute to or help offset the ecological dynamics to the human population
footprint associated with population growth and our everyday lives
and the consumption of natural resources.
Communication:
- Predator-Prey handout, progress
Overall Expectations: report, think/pair/share

F1. Analyse the relationships between Knowledge:

population growth, personal consumption, - Research
technological development, and our
ecological footprint, and assess the
effectiveness of some Canadian initiatives
intended to assist expanding populations.
F2. Investigate the characteristics of
population growth, and use models to
calculate the growth of populations within
an ecosystem.

Specific Expectations:

F1.1, F2.3

Resources:

- Predator-Prey video game

- Predator-Prey handout
- Computer lab
Timing Lesson Sequence Strategies/Activities

0-5 min - Attendance/agenda group work

5-10 min - Community time think-pair-share
10-20 min - Students play Predator-Prey worksheet
20-25 min - Think/pair/share with elbow partner
computer assisted
about best strategies for getting the
highest score, replay game activity
25-35 min - Work on Predator-Prey handout research
35-70 min - Rest of period to work on research
project with group - must submit one
paragraph by end briefly discussing
progress made and next steps

Assessment (of/for/as):

Assessment of learning: Predator-Prey handout will be collected and graded for

communication marks.
Assessment for learning: Progress reports for the research project will allow for the
identification of groups who may be struggling/need feedback.

Accommodations/Modifications:

Reflections (what worked): Reflections

(improvement/replacement):