EVOLUTION - Natural Selection - Virtual Lab/Simulation (Digital/Printable)

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9th - 11th, Adult Education

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Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Resource Type

Laboratory, Simulations

Standards

NGSSHS-LS4-2

NGSSHS-LS4-3

NGSSHS-LS4-4

NGSSMS-LS4-4

NGSSMS-LS4-6

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11-page Printable, 9-page Digital

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Looking for a virtual evolution lab alternative for your students or looking for an option for a make-up lab on natural selection? This virtual simulation lab is interactive as students collect data from four different experiments with different allele mutations and environmental factors influencing the population fitness. Students will collect data on a rabbit population over several generations and then analyze the data and discuss their results.

Due to the web-based requirement for this product, please confirm your internet browser allows you access to the following website:

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selection

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WHAT'S INCLUDED:

★ Virtual Game/Simulation:

Editable Microsoft Word 9-page document with DIGITAL form fields for students to complete
Editable Microsoft Word 11-page document to print for students to complete by hand
Answer key for all questions

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11-page Printable, 9-page Digital

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NGSSHS-LS4-2

Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four factors: (1) the potential for a species to increase in number, (2) the heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3) competition for limited resources, and (4) the proliferation of those organisms that are better able to survive and reproduce in the environment. Emphasis is on using evidence to explain the influence each of the four factors has on number of organisms, behaviors, morphology, or physiology in terms of ability to compete for limited resources and subsequent survival of individuals and adaptation of species. Examples of evidence could include mathematical models such as simple distribution graphs and proportional reasoning. Assessment does not include other mechanisms of evolution, such as genetic drift, gene flow through migration, and co-evolution.

NGSSHS-LS4-3

Apply concepts of statistics and probability to support explanations that organisms with an advantageous heritable trait tend to increase in proportion to organisms lacking this trait. Emphasis is on analyzing shifts in numerical distribution of traits and using these shifts as evidence to support explanations. Assessment is limited to basic statistical and graphical analysis. Assessment does not include allele frequency calculations.

NGSSHS-LS4-4

Construct an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations. Emphasis is on using data to provide evidence for how specific biotic and abiotic differences in ecosystems (such as ranges of seasonal temperature, long-term climate change, acidity, light, geographic barriers, or evolution of other organisms) contribute to a change in gene frequency over time, leading to adaptation of populations.

NGSSMS-LS4-4

Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations.

NGSSMS-LS4-6

Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time. Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.

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