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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:- Background extinctions are a normal occurrence.
- 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.
- Depending on environmental conditions, inherited characteristics may be advantageous, neutral, or detrimental.
- Random factors affect the survival of individuals and of populations.
- Natural selection acts on individuals and populations in a nonrandom way.
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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: |
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