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Breeding Bunnies
Author/Source: WGBH |
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| Overview: | Students simulate breeding bunnies to show the impact that genetics can have on the evolution of a population of organisms. |
| Concepts: | This lesson covers the following concepts:- Evolution results from selection acting upon genetic variation within a population.
- Traits that are advantageous often persist in a population.
- The process by which advantageous traits are maintained and disadvantageous traits are weeded out of a population is known as natural selection.
- Inherited characteristics affect the likelihood of an organism's survival and reproduction.
- The proportion of individuals with advantageous characteristics may increase due to their increased likelihood of surviving and reproducing.
- Speciation is the splitting of one ancestral lineage into two or more descendant lineages.
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| Grade Level: | 9-12 |
| Time: | One class period. |
| Teacher Background: | Explore these links for additional information on the topics covered in this lesson: |
| Teaching Tips: | A rich class discussion will assist students in a deeper understanding of the concepts. |
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