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What is the process called where species adapt over time?
What is the process called where species adapt over time?
evolution
Who developed the theory of evolution?
Who developed the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Natural selection allows individuals without specific traits to survive and reproduce.
Natural selection allows individuals without specific traits to survive and reproduce.
False
What will happen to individuals with a trait that helps them survive?
What will happen to individuals with a trait that helps them survive?
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In the Natural Selection Challenge activity, what adaptable feature are students asked to apply to their moth?
In the Natural Selection Challenge activity, what adaptable feature are students asked to apply to their moth?
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Study Notes
Evolution and Natural Selection
- Evolution is the process by which species adapt or change to acquire traits that enhance survival in their specific environments.
- Charles Darwin is credited with developing the theory of evolution through the concept of natural selection.
Natural Selection Explained
- Natural selection posits that individuals of a species possessing advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.
- If a trait improves an individual's ability to thrive in its environment, that individual will tend to live longer and have more offspring.
Impact of Natural Selection
- Over time, the prevalence of beneficial traits increases within a population, leading to the evolution of that species.
- As more offspring inherit favorable traits, the overall characteristics of the species gradually shift.
Classroom Activity: Natural Selection Challenge
- Students will design and decorate a moth to blend into its environment, simulating adaptation.
- Moths will be camouflaged in a chosen classroom location.
- A guest will play the role of a bird to attempt to find and "eat" as many moths as possible, testing the effectiveness of their camouflage.
- This activity illustrates the concept of survival through natural selection by determining if the moths can avoid predation in their environment.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of evolution and the theory proposed by Charles Darwin. Understand how natural selection plays a crucial role in the adaptation of species over time. Test your knowledge and see how well you comprehend these vital biological principles.
