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Computer Simulation of the Sonoran Desert Community
| Content Provider | TeachEngineering: STEM curriculum for K-12 |
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| Author | Holmgren, Wendy J. Johnston, Megan Spolarich, Amber |
| Copyright Year | 2006 |
| Description | Use of the computer program's simulation of a Sonoran Desert community ultimately strengthens students' comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). Students can manipulate the population numbers of five Sonoran Desert species. Use of the computer program's simulation of a Sonoran Desert community ultimately strengthens students' comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). This computer simulation program has great flexibility. Students can manipulate the population numbers of five Sonoran Desert species. A species natural history attachment provides vital information for students to familiarize themselves with each species' behaviors, niche and food resource needs. The program includes two producers, Saguaro cactus and Ironwood Tree. It also includes three consumers, but their interactions both toward the producers and each other differ. The community's ability to remain in balance and sustain all five species so that none die out rests on students' assessment skills enabling them to correctly identify these dependencies. Students learn by trial and error as they continue to fine tune the ecosystem for which they maintain stewardship. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | Vanderbilt University Regents of The University of Colorado |
| Subject Keyword | Biology Ecology Computer Simulations Ecological Models Population Dynamics Ecosystems |
| Content Type | Text |
| Time Required | PT1H30M |
| Education Level | Class IX Class X Class XI Class XII |
| Pedagogy | Experimental Activity |
| Resource Type | Hands-on |
| Subject | Biology |
