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Lesson summary for...
Clipbirds
Author/Source: UC Museum of Paleontology |
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| Overview: | Students learn about variation, reproductive isolation, natural selection, and adaptation through this version of the bird beak activity. |
| Concepts: | This lesson covers the following concepts:- Evolution results from natural selection acting upon variation within a population
- Traits that are advantageous often persist in a population.
- Organisms with similar requirements may compete with one another for limited resources.
- Individual organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and have offspring.
- Natural selection is dependent on environmental conditions.
- Environmental changes affect opportunities and can influence natural selection.
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| Grade Level: | 6-8 |
| Time: | One class period |
| Teacher Background: | Explore these links for additional information on the topics covered in this lesson: |
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