Goldfish Tragedy of the Commons Lab Activity Quiz

What is the main purpose of the "Goldfish Tragedy of the Commons Lab Activity"?

• To learn about fish species

• To explore how resources are used when available to multiple parties

• To practice fishing techniques

• To study ocean currents

What is one of the objectives of the lab activity?

• To destroy the ocean

• To understand the conditions leading to the "tragedy of the commons"

• To increase the number of fish species

• To reduce fishing time

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the goal of the activity?

• To catch the largest fish

• To see how each person behaves when resources are not privately owned

• To swim the fastest

• To build a fish tank

How often do you get a chance to fish in the activity?

• Once a day

• Once a week

• Once a year

• Once a month

What must you do to keep you and your family alive in the activity?

• Catch at least 2 aquatic animals

• Catch at least 5 aquatic animals

• Catch at least 10 aquatic animals

• Catch at least 1 aquatic animal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What happens if you run out of fish in the activity?

• You win the game

• The game is over for you

• You get more fish

• You switch to another activity

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How do the aquatic animals reproduce in the activity?

• They reproduce twice a year

• They reproduce once a year

• They do not reproduce

• They reproduce every month

What is the significance of the "tragedy of the commons" in this activity?

• It shows how resources are unlimited

• It demonstrates the depletion of a limited common resource

• It highlights the abundance of fish

• It focuses on individual fishing skills

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is the role of the teacher in the activity?

• To catch fish for the students

• To reproduce the fish in the ocean

• To sell the fish

• To cook the fish

What happens during "Round 1 Blind fishing"?

• Students can talk and plan

• No talking is allowed

• Students can use tools

• Students can see the fish