Ecosystem modelling helps pupils understand how different parts of an ecosystem are interconnected and how changes in one area can affect the whole system. Through modelling, students develop critical thinking skills, as they test ideas, analyse outcomes, and explore cause-and-effect relationships. Teaching ecosystem modelling also connects learning to real-world issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Pupils gain valuable experience working with data, technology, and computational thinking, preparing them for future scientific and digital challenges. Interactive simulations make complex ecological processes visible and allow students to explore scenarios that wouldn’t be possible to test in real life — making science both engaging and meaningful.