This is a simplified version of the Ecologies game designed for younger players to learn more about food chains in the ocean. Ecologies Junior from Montrose Biology includes 64 ocean-themed tiles with a picture of an animal or plant on each, as well as the name of the animal or plant and a food web coding system. There are 2 of each card, allowing players to either play a beginner version with a food chain in place or a traditional memory game with the game cards. The cards have a sturdy, cardboard feel and a square shape, which is great for memory games.
Ecologies Junior: Ocean
SKU
037410
Grade PK-4
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Product Overview
- 64 sturdy, double-sided ocean-themed cards
- Great tool for reviewing ocean food webs
- Beautiful, full-color graphics
- Can be played competitively or cooperatively
Description
Publisher's Description of Ecologies Junior: Ocean
A simplified and accessible version of our Ecologies game, "Ecologies Junior: Ocean" allows younger children to practice building food webs with 64 sturdy tiles.
There are 32 pairs of matching organism tiles for a total of 64 tiles.
The game can be played as a simple memory game with children flipping tiles or extended to include food web building and trophic level practice.
It is flexible enough to be played cooperatively or competitively, depending on the audience.
It contains much of the art from the original Ecologies card game, with a few bonus additions as well.
Designed by a biology teacher, it can be played for fun or used in preschools, outdoor schools, homeschools, and elementary schools to teach children about ocean ecology.
This game also shares a common back with Ecologies Junior: Forest, meaning you can mix and match the tiles from both games if you like!
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | PK-4 |
| Brand: | Montrose Biology |
| EAN/UPC: | 860003217788 |
| Length in Inches: | 5.5625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.6875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.2 |
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