The Lynx Eats the Hare

Perform this simple pencil and paper simulation of the interspecific interaction between a predator population and that of its primary prey. Students will discover the inextricable link between the two populations in this surprisingly realistic and involving activity

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The Lynx Eats the Hare

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

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Materials (for each group):

Flat surface, 12″ × 12″ square
Colored tape or masking tape
Paper squares, one-inch (snowshoe hares), 300
Cardboard square, three-inch (represents a Canadian lynx)
Graph paper
Population data table
Paper cutter or scissors

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