Observe anorganismusing a habitat(nest, burrow,perch, etc.)Find 3differentplantspeciesFind twoorganismsinteracting(mutualism,competition,etc.)Identify oneabiotic factorinfluencinglifeFind evidenceofdecompositionFind a plantwith seeds orflowers andnote itsdispersalmethodIdentify apotentialpredator-preyrelationshipFind amicrohabitat(under log,rock, leaflitter)Sketch asimple foodchain fromwhat youseeFind aproducer(plant) anddescribe howit gets energyEstimatebiodiversity(high/medium/lowand justify)Compare twodifferent plantgrowth forms(tall vs groundcover, etc.)Spot aninsect andnote itsbehaviorIdentifyevidence of apredator(tracks, scat,feathers, etc.)Identify oneabiotic factoraffecting thearea (light,water, soil, etc.)Identify aninvasive or non-native species(or researchone if unsure)Observewind orwatershaping theenvironmentFind anorganismusingcamouflageIdentify aproducer,consumer, anddecomposer inthe areaLocate afood chain(at least 3organismsconnected)Identify alimitingfactor in theenvironmentMake aquick sketchof a smallecosystempatchFind asymbioticinteraction(real orinferred)Collect anddescribe 3different leaftypes (nopicking required—just observe)Observe anexample ofcamouflageFind anexample ofbiodiversity (atleast 3 differentspecies in onespot)Find apollinator orevidence ofpollinationFind signs ofcompetition(crowding,light access,etc.)Findevidence ofherbivory(chewedleaves, etc.)FREE SPACE:Make onequalitativeobservation ofthe ecosystemLocate adecomposer(fungus,insects, etc.)Observe soildifferencesin at leasttwo locationsObserve a plantadaptation (leafshape, waxycoating, etc.)Findevidence ofhumanimpact (evenif minimal)Observe amicrohabitat(under arock/log) andlist what youfindFree!Find anorganism thatplays a rolein nutrientcyclingCount at least 3different animalsigns (tracks,droppings,nests)Find a signof humanimpact ontheenvironmentRecord onequestion youhave abouttheecosystemSpot aprimaryconsumer(herbivore)Measure orestimatetemperaturevariation inshade vs sunFind anorganismshowing anadaptationfor survivalCompare twoplants growingin differentconditions (sunvs shade)Estimatepercentground cover(plants vs soilvs leaf litter)Observe anorganismusing a habitat(nest, burrow,perch, etc.)Find 3differentplantspeciesFind twoorganismsinteracting(mutualism,competition,etc.)Identify oneabiotic factorinfluencinglifeFind evidenceofdecompositionFind a plantwith seeds orflowers andnote itsdispersalmethodIdentify apotentialpredator-preyrelationshipFind amicrohabitat(under log,rock, leaflitter)Sketch asimple foodchain fromwhat youseeFind aproducer(plant) anddescribe howit gets energyEstimatebiodiversity(high/medium/lowand justify)Compare twodifferent plantgrowth forms(tall vs groundcover, etc.)Spot aninsect andnote itsbehaviorIdentifyevidence of apredator(tracks, scat,feathers, etc.)Identify oneabiotic factoraffecting thearea (light,water, soil, etc.)Identify aninvasive or non-native species(or researchone if unsure)Observewind orwatershaping theenvironmentFind anorganismusingcamouflageIdentify aproducer,consumer, anddecomposer inthe areaLocate afood chain(at least 3organismsconnected)Identify alimitingfactor in theenvironmentMake aquick sketchof a smallecosystempatchFind asymbioticinteraction(real orinferred)Collect anddescribe 3different leaftypes (nopicking required—just observe)Observe anexample ofcamouflageFind anexample ofbiodiversity (atleast 3 differentspecies in onespot)Find apollinator orevidence ofpollinationFind signs ofcompetition(crowding,light access,etc.)Findevidence ofherbivory(chewedleaves, etc.)FREE SPACE:Make onequalitativeobservation ofthe ecosystemLocate adecomposer(fungus,insects, etc.)Observe soildifferencesin at leasttwo locationsObserve a plantadaptation (leafshape, waxycoating, etc.)Findevidence ofhumanimpact (evenif minimal)Observe amicrohabitat(under arock/log) andlist what youfindFree!Find anorganism thatplays a rolein nutrientcyclingCount at least 3different animalsigns (tracks,droppings,nests)Find a signof humanimpact ontheenvironmentRecord onequestion youhave abouttheecosystemSpot aprimaryconsumer(herbivore)Measure orestimatetemperaturevariation inshade vs sunFind anorganismshowing anadaptationfor survivalCompare twoplants growingin differentconditions (sunvs shade)Estimatepercentground cover(plants vs soilvs leaf litter)

Ecology Bingo! - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Observe an organism using a habitat (nest, burrow, perch, etc.)
  2. Find 3 different plant species
  3. Find two organisms interacting (mutualism, competition, etc.)
  4. Identify one abiotic factor influencing life
  5. Find evidence of decomposition
  6. Find a plant with seeds or flowers and note its dispersal method
  7. Identify a potential predator-prey relationship
  8. Find a microhabitat (under log, rock, leaf litter)
  9. Sketch a simple food chain from what you see
  10. Find a producer (plant) and describe how it gets energy
  11. Estimate biodiversity (high/medium/low and justify)
  12. Compare two different plant growth forms (tall vs ground cover, etc.)
  13. Spot an insect and note its behavior
  14. Identify evidence of a predator (tracks, scat, feathers, etc.)
  15. Identify one abiotic factor affecting the area (light, water, soil, etc.)
  16. Identify an invasive or non-native species (or research one if unsure)
  17. Observe wind or water shaping the environment
  18. Find an organism using camouflage
  19. Identify a producer, consumer, and decomposer in the area
  20. Locate a food chain (at least 3 organisms connected)
  21. Identify a limiting factor in the environment
  22. Make a quick sketch of a small ecosystem patch
  23. Find a symbiotic interaction (real or inferred)
  24. Collect and describe 3 different leaf types (no picking required—just observe)
  25. Observe an example of camouflage
  26. Find an example of biodiversity (at least 3 different species in one spot)
  27. Find a pollinator or evidence of pollination
  28. Find signs of competition (crowding, light access, etc.)
  29. Find evidence of herbivory (chewed leaves, etc.)
  30. FREE SPACE: Make one qualitative observation of the ecosystem
  31. Locate a decomposer (fungus, insects, etc.)
  32. Observe soil differences in at least two locations
  33. Observe a plant adaptation (leaf shape, waxy coating, etc.)
  34. Find evidence of human impact (even if minimal)
  35. Observe a microhabitat (under a rock/log) and list what you find
  36. Free!
  37. Find an organism that plays a role in nutrient cycling
  38. Count at least 3 different animal signs (tracks, droppings, nests)
  39. Find a sign of human impact on the environment
  40. Record one question you have about the ecosystem
  41. Spot a primary consumer (herbivore)
  42. Measure or estimate temperature variation in shade vs sun
  43. Find an organism showing an adaptation for survival
  44. Compare two plants growing in different conditions (sun vs shade)
  45. Estimate percent ground cover (plants vs soil vs leaf litter)