Asthma Island

In this activity, students simulate the founder effect on Tristan Da Cunha island. The island is located in the Southern Atlantic Ocean between South America and the southern part of Africa. It is the most isolated island on earth. The island's population is is 268 people and there are now 80 families that live in the island. Students will explore genetic drift (bottleneck and founder effect) and the importance of genetic variation in a population.
Resource ID#: 128797 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player, Smart Phone/Tablet
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Asthma Island, , Genetic Drift, Founder Effect, Genetic Diversity, Allelle, Biodiversity, Gene Flow
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Educational Game ,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Data Set
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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