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Understanding Evolution: Natural Selection and Selective Breeding Explained

Explore the concepts of natural selection and selective breeding in this comprehensive guide. Learn the four steps of natural selection and how they apply to real-world examples. Discover how humans selectively breed plants and animals to enhance desirable traits and examine the connection between evolution and the domestication of dogs from wolves. Through engaging activities, such as the Peppered Moth Simulation, delve into what drives evolution over time. Enhance your understanding of key vocabulary related to evolution, including traits, mutations, and natural selection.

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Understanding Evolution: Natural Selection and Selective Breeding Explained

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  1. Evolution Things Change Over Time!

  2. Objectives • Describe and give examples of the four steps of natural selection. • Explain, with examples, ways that people can control the characteristics of plants and animals.

  3. You should be able to • Describe the four steps of natural selection • Describe selective breeding • Give examples of natural selection and selective breeding • ID, define, and/or give examples of vocabulary terms.

  4. Challenge Question • The wolf is the ancestor of all modern dogs. Explain how it is possible to end up with a Peek-a-Poo.

  5. Connection • Describe the evolution of a different form of life (other than dogs) either by natural selection or selective breeding. • Hint/Helphttp://www.brighthub.com/science/genetics/articles/47262.aspx

  6. Vocabulary • Evolution • Trait • Selective breeding • Mutation • Natural selection • Charles Darwin

  7. Activities/Assignments • Peppered Moth Instructions • Peppered Moth Simulation or • Peppered Moth Powerpoint and Simulation Evolution Video DRW Additional Information Potporri of Pooches Dogs and More Dogs Activity Evolution Links/Activities

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