Kingsnakes: Can Genetic Variation be Advantageous in Changing Environments?

This role-playing activity will visually show students how genetic variation and environmental factors contribute to evolution by natural selection and diversity of organisms. During this activity, students will represent the alleles themselves! Students will "mate" to create various genotypes and phenotypes through an engaging, fun, and content-enriched activity. Students will use scientific and mathematical skills to complete and draw conclusions.

Resource ID#: 129193 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 7

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computers for Students, GeoGebra Free Software (Download the Free GeoGebra Software)

Instructional Time: 80 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: natural selection and variation, phenotype and genotype, incomplete dominance, homozygous and heterozygous genes

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Learning Goal, Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lesson

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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