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Genetic Drift Bug Exploration Simulation Inquiry Activity for Teaching Evolution

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I used this in my AP Biology class this year to give a quick overview of genetic drift. The students enjoyed it and gave them a chance for some fun before the AP exam! Thank you for the resource!!
This was a fun, interactive activity that I had my class complete as individuals. I have a more advanced class so it was the perfect filler/visualization of concepts for about a 10-15 time period.
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Your students can listen to you as you tell them about evolution by genetic drift. But, what if they could develop their own understanding of evolution by genetic drift by simulating the process in this Genetic Drift Bug exploration activity. This activity simulates the random change that alleles get passed on to successive generations resulting in the change in allele frequencies over time in a population. Directions are included for a student-led or teacher led experience. You choose! You can also choose between two differentiated levels of conclusion questions (constructed response or fill in the blank). Add the completed version of the activity to an interactive notebook as notes or use it as an assessment. As the teacher, you simply provide coloring tools and print with this no-prep, ready to use, engaging learning resource.

The Genetic Drift Bug Discovery Docs activity is just what you need to add to your Biology lesson plan to engage your middle school or high school students in a meaningful and rigorous learning activity while impressing your administrators. What are you waiting for? Print and go!

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  • A how to guide with ideas on engaging your students in the activity, use of the resource, further differentiation, and more.
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NGSSHS-LS4-2
Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four factors: (1) the potential for a species to increase in number, (2) the heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3) competition for limited resources, and (4) the proliferation of those organisms that are better able to survive and reproduce in the environment. Emphasis is on using evidence to explain the influence each of the four factors has on number of organisms, behaviors, morphology, or physiology in terms of ability to compete for limited resources and subsequent survival of individuals and adaptation of species. Examples of evidence could include mathematical models such as simple distribution graphs and proportional reasoning. Assessment does not include other mechanisms of evolution, such as genetic drift, gene flow through migration, and co-evolution.
NGSSHS-LS4-3
Apply concepts of statistics and probability to support explanations that organisms with an advantageous heritable trait tend to increase in proportion to organisms lacking this trait. Emphasis is on analyzing shifts in numerical distribution of traits and using these shifts as evidence to support explanations. Assessment is limited to basic statistical and graphical analysis. Assessment does not include allele frequency calculations.
NGSSMS-LS4-4
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations.
NGSSMS-LS4-6
Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time. Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.
NGSSHS-LS4-5
Evaluate the evidence supporting claims that changes in environmental conditions may result in (1) increases in the number of individuals of some species, (2) the emergence of new species over time, and (3) the extinction of other species. Emphasis is on determining cause and effect relationships for how changes to the environment such as deforestation, fishing, application of fertilizers, drought, flood, and the rate of change of the environment affect distribution or disappearance of traits in species.

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