Whyville & Field Museum create virtual coral reef to educate about biodiversity
We are excited to share the news that our friends at the Field Museum of Chicago have teamed up with the tween virtual world Whyville to launch Whyreef: a virtual educational experience for young people to teach them about biodiversity and ecosystems. In Whyreef, you are challenged to observe different coral reefs and carefully record the species of animal and plantlife you encounter there, such as the spinner dolphin, the hawksbill sea turtle, and the humphead parrotfish. Beyond just basic biology education, the players will "work together to address environmental challenges threatening these fragile ecosystems" according to the press release.
Check out the recent RezEd podcast, where Barry Joseph of Global Kids interviews Jim Bowers, founder and CEO of Whyville, about the educational tools provided by this virtual world. And you can play the game yourself here. The full press release from the Field Museum and Whyville follows...
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