Wednesday 5/13 - Adaptation and Selection Lesson 1

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16 Nsɛmmisa

Part 1. Iguanas in Action

Objectives: KWBAT Explain how traits lead to advantages in surviving.

Part 2. Let’s Figure It Out! The Moth Activity:

Refelction Questions

Part 3. Putting It All Together

Exit Ticket

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Wednesday 5/13 - Adaptation and Selection Lesson 1

Last updated about 10 hours ago

16 Nsɛmmisa

Part 1. Iguanas in Action

Objectives: KWBAT Explain how traits lead to advantages in surviving.

Marine Iguana

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Land Iguana

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Write two observations about the marine iguana. Observations may include traits (characteristics) and behaviors.

Write two observations about the land iguana. Observations may include traits (characteristics) and behaviors.

Compare the marine and land iguanas. How are the iguanas similar? How are they different?

How do you think it is possible for animals of the same species to develop so differently? Explain your thoughts.

Part 2. Let’s Figure It Out! The Moth Activity:

Directions:

1. Click on the link to open the Peppered Moth Game - https://askabiologist.asu.edu/games-sims/peppered-moths-game/play.html

2. Choose which forest you’d like to play in, “Light Forest” or “Dark Forest.”

3. Once you select your forest, you will have 1 minute to eat as many Peppered Moths as you can. Click to “eat” a moth.

4. When you finish the game, record your results in the table and answer the questions that follow.

What Forest Color did you choose?

Light Forest

Dark Forest

Type the number of Total Moths Captured During the Hunt:

What percent of light moths remain after your hunt?

Refelction Questions

Hunting in Light Forest Data

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What do you notice about the population of light moths over 1 minute?
I notice that the population of light moths ______

What do you notice about the population of dark moths over 1 minute?
I notice that the population of dark moths ______

Is the moth being seen by the bird a trait that is an advantage or disadvantage? Explain your reasoning.
The moth's ability to be seen is a because

Part 3. Putting It All Together

Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition on the right.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Predator		A characteristic or feature of an organism.
Environment		A change in structure, function, or behavior over time that improves a species’ chance of survival in a specific environment.
Camouflage		A characteristic that is helpful to an organism’s survival or reproduction.
Trait		A trait that allows an organism to blend in with its environment.
Adaptive Trait		The surroundings in which an organism lives.
Adaptation		An animal that naturally preys on other animals.

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Choose the best word to complete the idea.

in water

Choose the best word to complete the idea.

The iguana's dark skin is a

Wednesday 5/13 - Adaptation and Selection Lesson 1

Wednesday 5/13 - Adaptation and Selection Lesson 1

Compare the marine and land iguanas. How are the iguanas similar? How are they different?

How do you think it is possible for animals of the same species to develop so differently? Explain your thoughts.

What Forest Color did you choose?

Type the number of Total Moths Captured During the Hunt:

What percent of light moths remain after your hunt?

What do you notice about the population of light moths over 1 minute? I notice that the population of light moths ______

What do you notice about the population of dark moths over 1 minute? I notice that the population of dark moths ______

Is the moth being seen by the bird a trait that is an advantage or disadvantage? Explain your reasoning.The moth's ability to be seen is a ________ because ________

Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition on the right.

How do you think it is possible for animals of the same species to develop so differently? Explain your thoughts.

What Forest Color did you choose?

Type the number of Total Moths Captured During the Hunt:

What percent of light moths remain after your hunt?

What percent of dark moths remain after your hunt?

What do you notice about the population of light moths over 1 minute? I notice that the population of light moths ______

What do you notice about the population of dark moths over 1 minute? I notice that the population of dark moths ______

Is the moth being seen by the bird a trait that is an advantage or disadvantage? Explain your reasoning.The moth's ability to be seen is a ________ because ________

Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition on the right.

What do you notice about the population of light moths over 1 minute?
I notice that the population of light moths ______

What do you notice about the population of dark moths over 1 minute?
I notice that the population of dark moths ______

Is the moth being seen by the bird a trait that is an advantage or disadvantage? Explain your reasoning.
The moth's ability to be seen is a because

What do you notice about the population of light moths over 1 minute?
I notice that the population of light moths ______

What do you notice about the population of dark moths over 1 minute?
I notice that the population of dark moths ______

Is the moth being seen by the bird a trait that is an advantage or disadvantage? Explain your reasoning.
The moth's ability to be seen is a because