Displaced Turkeys

0 (0 Ratings)

Displaced Turkeys

0 (0 Ratings)

Objective

Students will play a game simulating the impact of habitat encroachment due to human development and its effects on the basic needs of wildlife and the food chain.

3: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11B-C, 12B, 13A
4: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11B, 12B
5: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11, 12A-C
6: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11B, 12A
7: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G
8: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 12A

Discovery TrunksAdaptation Investigations Animal Adaptations Life of a Bird

Materials

Provided

*Provided in Discovery TrunkAdaptation Investigations Animal Adaptations Life of a Bird

Not Provided

An indoor or outdoor area, free of obstacles is necessary for the game. A space no larger than 20 feet long by 20 feet wide should provide ample space for up to 30 students.
To better approximate a space that works for the activity, have all students gather in the space, standing close to one another. Have students place their hands on their hips and turn in a circle. If students bump arms, have them spread out until they are no longer bumping into their nearby classmates.

3: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11B-C, 12B, 13A
4: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11B, 12B
5: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11, 12A-C
6: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 11B, 12A
7: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G
8: 1A-G, 3A-C, 5A & C-G, 12A

Displaced Turkeys
Students will play a game simulating the impact of habitat encroachment due to human development and its effects on the basic needs of wildlife and the food chain.

Background
Discussion
Activity – Scenario A
Activity – Scenario B
Wrap-up
Extension

Ratings & Reviews

No Reviews Yet

Free

Download to access lesson this semester.

Activity Time

1 hour 30 minutes
Last Updated

February 24, 2026
Access Period

Current Semester

Grade Levels

3 4 5 6 7 8

Topics

Basic Needs Food Chains / Webs Habitats and Ecosystems Human Activity / Environmental Impacts Organisms / Population / Communities Wildlife Wildlife Management

Methodologies

Critical Thinking Game Roleplay

Settings

Classroom Large Area

Additional Subjects

None

Vocabulary

Basic Needs Biotic Conservation Consumer Environment Food Chain Food Web Habitat Living Omnivore Population Predator Producer Survive Wildlife

Want to receive push notifications for all major on-site activities?

Displaced Turkeys

Displaced Turkeys

Displaced Turkeys

Objective

TEKS

Materials

Activity Preparation

Displaced Turkeys
Students will play a game simulating the impact of habitat encroachment due to human development and its effects on the basic needs of wildlife and the food chain.

Background

Discussion

Activity – Scenario A

Activity – Scenario B

Wrap-up

Extension

CONTACT US

Displaced Turkeys

Objective

TEKS

Materials

Activity Preparation

Displaced Turkeys Students will play a game simulating the impact of habitat encroachment due to human development and its effects on the basic needs of wildlife and the food chain.

Background

Discussion

Activity – Scenario A

Activity – Scenario B

Wrap-up

Extension

Ratings & Reviews

CONTACT US

Displaced Turkeys
Students will play a game simulating the impact of habitat encroachment due to human development and its effects on the basic needs of wildlife and the food chain.