How to Use This Simulation
  1. Adjust the controls to change simulation variables
  2. Click Start to run Biodiversity & Resilience Simulator
  3. Observe the results in the display area
  4. Click Reset to try different settings
  5. Complete the Predict-Observe-Explain section below

Keyboard: Space/Enter = start/pause · R = reset · Esc = pause

Ecosystem Comparison

Year 0
🌿 Diverse Ecosystem
150 species
Species Alive
150
Health
100%
Function
100%
Recovery
-
🌾 Monoculture
5 species (1 dominant)
Species Alive
5
Health
100%
Function
100%
Recovery
-

Legend:

Healthy
Stressed
Damaged
Dead
Year 0: Both ecosystems are healthy and stable.

⚠️ Select Disturbance Type

▶️ Simulation Controls

📊 Comparison Data Table

Factor Monoculture Diverse Ecosystem
Initial Species Count 5 species 150 species
Disease Resistance Not tested Not tested
Climate Adaptation Not tested Not tested
Invasive Species Defense Not tested Not tested
Data Journal — Record & Analyze Your Experiments
#Simulation speed controlObservation

Predict • Observe • Explain

Predict

Before running the simulation, predict: what do you think will happen to Biodiversity & Resilience when you change the variables?

Observe

Run the simulation with different settings. Record the patterns and relationships you see.

Explain

Compare your observations with your prediction. Use scientific vocabulary to explain why Biodiversity & Resilience behaves this way.

Key Concepts

Variables

Changing one variable while controlling others helps us isolate cause and effect in Biodiversity & Resilience.

Patterns

Look for repeatable patterns in the data — they reveal the underlying scientific principles.

Models

This simulation is a model — a simplified representation that helps us understand Biodiversity & Resilience.