2. Lesson 2: Population Dynamics

Sugat Dabholkar, Kevin Hall, Philip Woods, Connor Bain
Biology, Environmental Science
1-2 (45 minute) class period
Introductory High School Biology
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Overview

The Wolf-Moose Predation NetLogo model simulates the interactions between predator and prey within an ecosystem. These systems are looked at as being stable if these populations are able to maintain a relatively steady population over time, whereas an unstable system will result in the extinction in one or more of the populations.

 

Underlying Pages

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards
  •   Life Science
    • [HS-LS2] Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
    • [HS-LS4] Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
  •   NGSS Crosscutting Concept
    • Patterns
    • Systems
    • Stability and Change
  •   NGSS Practice
    • Analyzing Data
    • Using Models
    • Conducting Investigations
Computational Thinking in STEM
  •   Data Practices
    • Analyzing Data
    • Manipulating Data
    • Visualizing Data
  •   Modeling and Simulation Practices
    • Using Computational Models to Find and Test Solutions
    • Using Computational Models to Understand a Concept
  •   Computational Problem Solving Practices
    • Troubleshooting and Debugging
  •   Systems Thinking Practices
    • Investigating a Complex System as a Whole
    • Thinking in Levels
    • Understanding the Relationships within a System
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