The game proceeds to the next segment where a parasite is seen killing the seeds that the tree that blooms in the opening scene, one of the seeds however falls and escapes, landing below in the micro-ecosystem of the tree’s branches. If in a one-on-one environment, like a parent or older sibling, then taking the time to point to each scene and talk about each process until a complete or near-complete understanding is reached.

This video is worth watching a few times in a row with children, and then ask them what they think is going on or what processes are happening here. In the pre-fix video to the game, there’s a scene where players witness a time-lapse graphic of a seed falling from a tree, then falls into a hole in the ground, where the seed then sprouts, and blooms into a new tree. Teaching with this game applies the Colorado Content circular of Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Life Sciences.

Botanicula is an engaging Point-and-Click game, full of beautiful graphics and whimsical soundtracks. Botanicula offers a way to teach children 10 and older in explaining ecosystems, symbiotic relations, and the dangers of parasites.

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