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PhyloCards: a fun approach to exploring the local Wissahickon biodiversity, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Author(s): Hilton Oyamaguchi1, Grant Brugger2, Rebecca Dalton3, Elizabeth Figiel3, Glenda Garcia3, Erin McCarthy3, Robert Sabatino3, Sanverdine Anna3, David Contosta4

1. Biology Department, Chestnut Hill College 2. Environmental Science Program, Chestnut Hill College 3. Interdisciplinary Honors Program, Chestnut Hill College 4. History Department, Chestnut Hill College

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PhyloCards are educational trading cards that teach people about biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem relationships. We used this educational tool to explore the Wissahickon Valley's biodiversity in Philadelphia, PA, and to engage our college…

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PhyloCards are educational trading cards that teach people about biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem relationships. We used this educational tool to explore the Wissahickon Valley's biodiversity in Philadelphia, PA, and to engage our college students in learning more about our local species and environmental issues. This activity aims to teach about native and non-native species, food chains, and the human impact on the local ecosystem. The game integrates core ecological concepts like biodiversity and species interactions while touching on human-environment interactions.

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Version 1.0 - published on 17 Jun 2024 doi:10.25334/58MD-0025 - cite this