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Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification Activity

In this activity, students take on the roles of insects, bats and peregrine falcons. As they 'prey' on each other (by playing rock, paper, scissors) pollutants move up the food chain, mimicking bioaccumulation and biomagnification, with harmful consequences.