Description

Overview:

Deer mice live in many different habitats across North America. In each subpopulation, their fur coloring is a good match to their habitat. How did this come to be? Students run simulated experiments controlling habitat, predators, and displays of data. An optional datasheet can be used to structure quantitative work. The activity includes suggested questions for students to investigate, with particular attention to how the adaptation occurs solely at the population level, while natural selection operates on individuals.

Subject:

Life Science

Level:

High School

Material Type:

Activity/Lab

Author:

Concord Consortium

Provider:

Concord Consortium

Provider Set:

Concord Consortium

Date Added:

05/14/2021