LS4.B-H2 | Disciplinary Core ideas
The traits that positively affect survival are more likely to be reproduced, and thus are more common in the population.
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LS4.B-H2 Disciplinary Core ideas resources
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Guardian Frogs of Borneo: Why Exceptions Matter in Biology and Everyday Life
Out of 8,000+ frog species, Guardian Frogs are one of the first to show females that call & males that care for offspring. Students will gain wonder and appreciation for how diverse animal mating systems are while doing fun activities and analyzing real data.
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This standard is not explicitly addressed, but can easily be connected by asking students to explain how some of the behaviors covered in the lesson should be favored by selection (i.e. how they increase survival and/or reproduction of individuals who behave that way, compared to those who do not).
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Hybrid Zones: Evolution's Testing Grounds
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Students will learn that hybrids are not flukes—they’re commonly found in the wild and our grocery stores! By playing and reflecting on Foraging Frenzy (a research-inspired memory game) students will appreciate how climate change affects species ranges and the direction of evolution.
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Lesson 1
Students reflect on how hybrids with beneficial traits become more common in everyday life, especially in foods we eat.
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