Natural and Artificial Selection in Populations
Grade 645 min
Learning Objective
I can compare and contrast natural and artificial selection, illustrating how both processes influence trait changes in populations over time.
Lesson Flow
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Natural Selection vs Artificial Selection | Mechanisms of Evolution
2 Minute Classroom
Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe how natural selection can lead to changes in the traits of a population over time, using a specific example of an organism and its environment. Explain how artificial selection differs from natural selection in terms of the selection process and provide a specific example of how it is applied in agriculture or animal breeding.”
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