Teaching with videogames: Geography and Environmental Science with TerraNil
Restore environments and ecosystems in a future, desolate planet earth, using existing and imagined technologies with Terra Nil
Year levels: Recommended Years 5/6
Subject area: Geography, Science (with some English and Design & Technologies)
Technology required: A playable copy of TerraNil, available on PC, iOS and Android via Netflix account
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Lesson activities
By the end of this lesson, students will
| 1. | about Earth's various climate zones, the features of temperate climates |
| 2. | understand ecosystems, their fragility and the inter-reliance of flora and fauna within ecosystems |
| 3. | how fire can be used to manage ecosystems |
| 4. | the concept of 'rewilding' and effects on ecosystems |
| 1. | articulate scenarios that could lead to breakdown of ecosystems and landscapes |
| 2. | illustrate how pollinators contribute to biodiversity |
| 1. | general understanding of climate, ecosystems, and their relationship and inter-reliance between flora, fauna, and climate conditions |