Eco Benefit
Card-game to teach kids about ecosystems and natural resources.
Currently, many children struggle to grasp the complex concepts of ecosystems and their delicate balance. Traditional methods of teaching, such as textbooks and lectures, can often be dry and unengaging, leading to low retention of information. This lack of understanding translates into disinterest in environmental issues and limited action towards sustainability.
To teach and educate children about ecosystems, inspiring them to become responsible towards the environment. We need an engaging and interactive way.
This problem can be solved by creating an ecosystem game that is fun and engaging,Promotes critical thinking and decision-making and Is accessible and inclusive
Target Audience
Grades 5th to 7th
Game Objectives
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Provide a fun way of learning how people benefit from and depend on ecosystems
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Convey that there can be competing uses for natural resources and teach them
about what resources go under what eco systems
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Show that people can choose to use and manage natural resources sustainably and
protect environment to its fullest
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Provide classroom play instructions to supplement Learning Standards
Card Types and Play Overview
Player Objectives And Limit on Game
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Groups of Four playing either against each other, and/or as aTeam against other groups
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Manage and restore ecosystems and the natural resources they provide in a way that benefits the people you represent and earns you or your team the highest score
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The 30-minute recommended time limit can be changed (20-45 minutes) depending on available play time
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Alternatively, no time limit can be set, and a fixed number of rounds (4-5) could be played. Note: a group will make it through an entire deck in- 6 rounds