In The Fishing Game, students compete with 2 virtual fishing companies to maximize their bank balance by fishing. A population model informs the results of each year's fishing. The game is played with 4 different management scenarios. A modeling tool allows students to predict the outcome of their management and fishing decisions. Answers to pre and post questions, and the results of the game are emailed to the teacher. This game was adapted from Fishbanks, by Dr. Dennis Meadows.
Part of the Starting Point collection. The Starting Point collection includes resources addressing the needs of faculty and graduate students designing, developing, and delivering entry-level undergraduate courses in geoscience.
This resource is referenced here:Subject: Biology,
Environmental Science:Oceans and Coastal Resources:Fisheries,
Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Ecology,
Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Resources,
Environmental Science:Sustainability
Resource Type: Activities, Pedagogic Resources
Special Interest:
Data, models, or simulations:Simulations, Sustainability, Complex Systems
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Earth System Topics:
Human Dimensions:Resources,
Biosphere:Ecology,
Oceans:Biological Oceanography
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience,
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Oceanography,
Environmental Science,
Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Sustainability
