Virtual Lab Simulation Concepts

Mr. King presents a virtual lab tutorial focusing on understanding the carrying capacity of white-footed mice. The tutorial guides students through running a simulation, analyzing results, and experimenting with biotic and abiotic factors. Students are instructed to change variables, observe effects on carrying capacity, and document findings. The session concludes with instructions for completing the worksheet and checking updated grades.

What is the first step you should take when starting the virtual lab simulation?

• Analyze the data

• Hit run for the simulation

• Change the biotic factors

• Submit the worksheet

How many times should you run the simulation to determine the carrying capacity?

• Three times

• Twice

• Four times

• Once

What is a biotic factor that affects the carrying capacity of the white-footed mouse?

• Temperature

• Water amount

• Chipmunks

• Area size

How does changing the predator population affect the carrying capacity?

• Increases it

• Decreases it

• Has no effect

• Doubles it

Which tool is suggested for taking screenshots on a computer?

• Calculator

• Word Processor

• Paint

• Snipping Tool

What should you do after modifying a biotic factor in the simulation?

• Report the changes in carrying capacity

• Close the simulation

• Change an abiotic factor

• Submit the worksheet

What should you do if you don't have the Snipping Tool on your computer?

• Use a different computer

• Search for how to take screenshots on your device

• Use a calculator

• Skip taking screenshots

What is an example of an abiotic factor in the simulation?

• Chipmunks

• Temperature

• Hickory masting

• Predators

What should you do after completing the worksheet?

• Run the simulation again

• Take the attendance survey

• Submit your grades

• Change more factors

What is the final step after modifying an abiotic factor?

• Change a biotic factor

• Take a screenshot and report changes

• Run the simulation again

• Submit the worksheet