Aggresion in Dogs: Evolution of a Species

Scientists know all dogs descended from the gray wolf, but they don't know exactly how that happened. In this activity, students will engage in a card game simulation to learn how selective pressures can affect an organism's evolution.
Resource ID#: 50443 Type: Problem-Solving Task
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/activities/3103_dogs.html

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: biological evolution, organism evolution, classification, evolution card game, dog card game, wolf to dog,
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task,  Educational Game ,  Teaching Idea,  Instructional Technique,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: General Collection

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