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Natural Selection and the Peppered Moth
In this minds-on analysis and discussion activity, students interpret evidence concerning natural selection in the peppered moth. The evidence includes (1) the genetic basis for the different color forms of peppered moths, (2) mortality differences between the color forms in different environments, and (3) a history of correlated changes in the environment and the proportion of moths with each color form.
This activity will help students to consolidate a scientifically accurate understanding of the process of natural selection.
(This activity is very similar to the last section of the hands-on activity Evolution by Natural Selection.)
The Student Handout is available in the first two attached files and as a Google doc designed for use in online instruction and distance learning. (For additional instructions, see https://serendipstudio.org/exchange/bioactivities/Googledocs, especially item 7.) The Teacher Notes, available in the last two attached files, provide instructional suggestions and background information and explain how this activity is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards.
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NaturalSelection moth SH.docx | 1.23 MB |
NaturalSelection moth SH.pdf | 213.81 KB |
NaturalSelection Moth TN.docx | 38.99 KB |
NaturalSelection Moth TN.pdf | 146.59 KB |
Comments
2022 revision
The Student Handout has been revised and reorganized to improve logical flow, clarity and student understanding of natural selection.
Ingrid
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