A. The scientific theory of evolution is the organizing principle of life science.
B. The scientific theory of evolution is supported by multiple forms of evidence.
C. Natural Selection is a primary mechanism leading to change over time in organisms.
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Learn how evolution is influenced by genetic variation, natural selection, and allele frequency in this interactive tutorial.
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Examine how evolution is influenced by genetic variation, natural selection, and allele frequency through the lens of organism genotype.
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Learn how to recognize that fossil evidence is consistent with the scientific theory of evolution, that living things evolved from earlier species by natural selection, with this interactive tutorial.
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Learn how the environment on Earth is constantly changing and that populations of organisms adapt to this change by evolving via natural selection. In this interactive tutorial, you'll discover how organisms do and do not avoid extinction.
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Students will explore natural selection by controlling the environment and causing mutations in bunnies. This will demonstrate how natural selection works in nature. They will have the opportunity to throw in different variables to see what will make their species of rabbit survive.
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One word. Two syllables. Rhymes with giants. It's science!
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This artistic approach to fossils will leave an imprint on your students.
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