Habitat loss and fragmentation game

In this activity, students play a game where they take on the role of a different animal species and see how long they can survive as their environment changes due to habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.

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< 30 minutes
KS3
KS4

Preparation

Download the resources below.

What you need

  • Tarpaulin/sheets/towels/mats
  • Skipping ropes/rope
  • Hula hoops
  • Printed scenario suggestions
  • Large space

Location

  • Outdoor

Curriculum links

  • Biology
  • Geography