Evolution of a Bead Population

Students practice modeling the processes of genetic drift, gene flow, the founder effect and natural selection using a population of colored pony beads.
Resource ID#: 76050 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 55 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: genetic drift, speciation, natural selection, founder effect, gene flow, evolution
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  3D Modeling
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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