Invasive & Keystone Species: Digital Escape Room (Ecology & Biodiversity Sub Plan)

ALIEN INVASION: STOP THE BIODIVERSITY LOSS

Can your students restore the balance of the ecosystem?

Immerse your classroom in a high-stakes "Alien Invasion" scenario where students must hunt down non-native species and protect keystone organisms. This Invasive & Keystone Species Digital Escape Room turns complex ecological concepts into a thrilling race against time!

The Ultimate "No Prep" Ecology Solution: Designed for Biology and Environmental Science in Grades 6–12, this Google Forms activity is the perfect Science Sub Plan. Students work through digital locks that reinforce critical thinking about habitat destruction, species competition, and conservation science—with zero setup required from you.

Core Ecology Concepts Covered:

• Invasive Species: Identifying non-native threats and their ecological impact.

• Keystone Species: Understanding the organisms that hold ecosystems together.

• Biodiversity & Ecosystem Balance: The importance of native species preservation.

• Habitat Destruction: Human impact and the causes of biodiversity loss.

• Conservation & Restoration Ecology: Real-world strategies for ecosystem recovery.

The Six "Science Ninja" Challenge Types:

1. True/False Factoids: Debunking invasive species myths.

2. Reading Comprehension: The science of species competition and survival.

3. Ecological Vocabulary Matching: Key terms from zoology and marine biology.

4. Keyword Unscramble: Deciphering the language of environmental science.

5. Ecosystem Riddles: Clue-based identification of keystone organisms.

6. Logical Ordering: The hierarchy of ecological impact.

Ideal for:

Environmental Science curriculum, Biology units, STEM projects, Emergency sub plans, and Homeschooling.

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