Habitat loss and fragmentation game

In this activity, students play a game where they take on the role of a different animal species and see how long they can survive as their environment changes due to habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.

Key Stage: KS3
Time required: 30 minutes
Resource type: classroom (or outside) activity, game
Theme: Urban Habitats

Learning outcomes
understand that habitat loss and fragmentation cause biodiversity loss
appreciate that species rely on habitat connectivity
understand that habitats can be managed to improve biodiversity