“NetLogo Wolf-Sheet Predation Simulation” by Kristin Labby

Edited by Adam Taylor

This lesson is designed to help students gain a better understanding of predator prey relationships. This activity also increases familiarity with NetLogo and the use of computer simulations to model complex topics. It reinforces ecology concepts and the importance of constants in scientific experiments and the identification of independent and dependent variables.

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Grade Level: Middle School
Difficulty Level: Introductory to Intermediate
Skills and Topics: General Science, Biology, Ecology, NetLogo, Predator-Prey, Simulation, Modeling, Computational Thinking,
Technical Needs: Computer, Internet, NetLogo