Save A Species
by Heather John
Explore genetic diversity and conservation with a hands-on activity simulating the bottleneck effect using black-footed ferrets as a case study. This lesson is Ideal for grades 6 and up.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KSx8WOHhjtgBD4QDBR0YHENFMyLbPbUg/edit?u…
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