Rabbit Population Simulation Activities

In this lesson, students are instructed to read textbook pages and engage with a rabbit population simulation on Explore Learning's Gizmos. The video guides students through setting up the simulation, choosing the speed, and observing the population changes over time. Students are encouraged to let the simulation run for 20-30 years and adjust conditions like land availability and weather to see their effects. After experimenting with different conditions, students are tasked with answering questions on a Google Form.

What is the main activity students are supposed to do in this lesson?

• Read a novel

• Watch a documentary

• Read textbook pages and use a simulation

• Write an essay

What is the name of the simulation used in this lesson?

• Ecosystem Dynamics

• Animal Habitats

• Weather Patterns

• Rabbit Population by Season

Which data format is most useful for answering the Google Form questions?

• Graph

• Pie Chart

• Bar Chart

• Table

What should you do to observe the rabbit population over a long period?

• Restart the simulation frequently

• Zoom in on the graph

• Zoom out to see 20-30 years

• Change the simulation speed to slow

How can you restart the simulation?

• Close and reopen the simulation

• Refresh the webpage

• Click the arrow in a circle

• Press the play button

What condition can be changed to affect the rabbit population?

• Color of rabbits

• Amount of land

• Number of predators

• Type of food

Which weather condition can be adjusted in the simulation?

• Rainfall

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Humidity

What should you do after running the simulation under normal conditions?

• Discuss with classmates

• Change one condition and rerun

• Write a report

• Submit the Google Form

What is the purpose of experimenting with different conditions in the simulation?

• To reduce the number of rabbits

• To increase the speed of the simulation

• To understand how different factors affect rabbit population

• To make the simulation more colorful

What is the final task after completing the simulation experiments?

• Create a presentation

• Write a summary

• Draw a graph

• Answer questions on the Google Form