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Integrated Coordinated Science for the 21st Century

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Activity 4: Activity Overview

In this activity students compare the growth of a reindeer population on an island near Alaska and the human population. They examine the roles played by carrying capacity, doubling time, and the four rates that determine a population’s size– birthrate, death rate, immigration, and emigration.

Preparation and Materials Needed
Preparation
Materials/Equipment Needed (per group)

  • calculator (per student)
  • graph paper