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Select predators and prey that have a natural relationship, such a fish/minnow, wolf/deer or owl/mouse. The predator is blind-folded and the prey should make a sound every five seconds or wear bells. Begin by having one person play the predator role and another be the prey. Have youth form a large circle about 30 feet in diameter. Now we’re ready to play! This activity is best with groups of 15-20, but can be played with more or less. Ultimately, this discussion should incorporate energy flow through a system and the importance and dependence on the sun as our source of life on earth. Once predator and prey have been defined and properly identified, a discussion about trophic levels and food chains is appropriate. Have youth identify the prey that each predator they identified seeks to eat. A prey is the organism the predator feeds upon. This lesson can begin by having youth try to identify as many predators as possible. From dragon flies to hawks and wolves, any organism that captures, kills and eats another is considered a predator. There are many predators in the natural world.
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Another exciting activity for teaching ecology is a predator-prey game that physically involves youth in various roles and illustrates each relationship.
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The Michigan State University Extension article, “ Environmental games and activities: Scavenger hunts,” explains how there are many benefits to using environmental games and activities to help youth explore and understand ecological concepts.