In this board game, players take on the role of bioenergy crop farmers trying to earn a living while being good environmental stewards. In the process, players explore the economic and environmental tradeoffs associated with growing different bioenergy crops. The game also serves as an engaging way to explore a range of environmental issues and ecological interactions related to climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, water quality and sustainable agriculture.
Extend the learning by combining this activity with The Science of Farming research story, Growing Energy data dive, Biomass Yield and Root Growth in Crops field investigations, Root Depth Model, and Fields of Fuel computer game.
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Subjects
Agriculture
Biology
Economics
Environmental Science
Social Studies
Topics
Biodiversity & Evolution
Carbon Cycle & Climate Change
Ecosystems
Plants & Photosynthesis
Sustainable Energy Systems
Concepts/Skills
Sustainability, biodiversity, carbon cycle, energy, water quality, photosynthesis, climate change, ecosystem services, sustainable agriculture, annual vs perennial, economics
Prior Knowledge
Familiarity with basic farming practices, sustainability concepts, photosynthesis and the carbon cycle
Time Required
Two to five 50-minute class periods
Required Supplies
One die per a game board. Everything else needed to play the game is included in this package.