Mechanisms of Evolution

This TED Ed video explains the mechanisms of evolutionary change: change in population size, sexual selection, mutation, gene flow, and natural selection.
Resource ID#: 50438 Type: Video/Audio/Animation
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Direct Link: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/five-fingers-of-evolution

General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Adobe Flash Player
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: Video, evolution, natural selection, gene drift
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation,  Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

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