Natural Selection
by Christine Mendoza
In this lesson students will use simulations to collect data about changes in specific traits of a population over time. Students will then use the data create graphical models to explain natural selection and the causes of changes to traits in the population.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-kTCxy0KzOXdyqyc065L5QxS6W-sioc1/edit?u…Related Content
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