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LS4.C-H4 Disciplinary Core ideas resources

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LS4.C-H4 | Disciplinary Core ideas

Changes in the physical environment, whether naturally occurring or human induced, have thus contributed to the expansion of some species, the emergence of new distinct species as populations diverge under different conditions, and the decline-and sometimes the extinction-of some species.

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Hybrid Zones: Evolution's Testing Grounds

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9, 10, 11, 12

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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Students analyze how environmental changes have historically led to species expansion, new species, and extinctions.

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