Animal Reproduction Strategies Science Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn about the behaviors animals use to raise their chances of reproducing. The Animal Reproduction Strategies learning objective — based on NGSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective’s games and the concepts they drive home.

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Animals have one main goal: to reproduce and preserve their bloodlines. Different animals have different techniques for achieving that goal, but groups with similar characteristics exhibit some common behaviors.

Very small animals tend to produce offspring in large numbers. They give very little care, if any, to their young, who reach the age of sexual maturity very quickly. However, many do not survive to this point, because they have lots of predators.

Larger animals generally have fewer offspring, and spend more time and effort caring for them. It takes longer for these species to reach the age when they can reproduce, but they tend to have a higher likelihood of getting there.

In order to maximize their offspring’s chances of surviving and being able to reproduce, many animals build nests for protection. Some also practice herding, keeping their young in the middle of a group of adults to shield them from predators.

Animals also work to increase their likelihood of reproducing in the first place. They commonly use mating calls, songs, dances, and other behaviors to attract a mate.

Even with these techniques for increasing the likelihood of reproduction, animals don’t have full control. Changes in their environment and population can make it easier or more difficult to reproduce.

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The Wild Ones - Survival Strategies Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Help a lovestruck buck fend off rivals while he pursues his one true love. Protect your herd of elephants from skulking lions and raise your babies to adulthood in the savanna. Roam the skies in search of materials for a bald eagle's nest during the day while protecting its eggs from thieving predators at night!

Newton Pool Estimated Duration: 15 minutes The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.

Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

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Animal Reproductive Strategies Estimated Duration: 4 minutes In this enlightening video, we explore the captivating world of animal reproductive strategies. The discussion begins with the diverse array of mating calls and behaviors animals employ to attract mates, from the melodious songs of birds to the striking visual displays of peacocks. Following successful mating, animals safeguard their offspring through methods like nest building, which provides a secure environment for development, and herding behavior, observed in species like elephants and zebras, which shields young from predators. These remarkable strategies underscore the vital importance of reproduction for species survival, showcasing the ingenuity of evolutionary adaptations in the natural world.

Animal Reproduction Strategies Science Games

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