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Change in species happens over time. Adaptations allow some species to survive, while other species become extinct. Solving the puzzle of evolution and learning how traits are passed down from one generation to the next is important for many reasons. One of these reasons is linked to helping us understand how the environment has changed. This will help us prepare for future changes if we can recognize the signs. Another reason is that it allows us to discover why some species no longer exist while others do, so that we can better understand how to preserve food webs and prepare for the devastating effects of a link in the web being broken. The fossil record also shows us how species have changed over earth’s 4.5 billion years of existence so we can better understand life’s processes.
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Click on the file below to explore the many different adaptations of diverse species.
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Research biome adaptations using the internet. You should fill out the chart below for each of the Tundra biome. In addition to describing the climate conditions, you will give examples of adaptations of plants and animals to the climate in the biome. An adaptation is a characteristic that makes a species well-suited for its environment.
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Learn more about genetics and how traits are passed down from one organism to another through the activity below. Click the link to open the file and learn how traits are inherited.
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Click on the file below to investigate reproduction. Compare and contrast the two types of reproduction and investigate how genes are passed down form one generation to another.
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Open the file below to investigate and report back on key cellular concepts centering around cell production and genetics.
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mitosis_lab_stations.pdf | |
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Click on the link below to view the Station 8 Animation of Mitosis. Be sure to follow all the directions shown at Station 8.
Station 8 Animation Link |
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reproduction_definitions.pptx | |
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Complete the Meiosis Diagram by identifying the phases of mitosis and explaining what is happening in the phase. Click the link below to investigate the stages and the animation.
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This exercise is designed to help you understand the events that occur in process of meiosis, which takes place to produce gametes.
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adaptations_review_quiz.pdf | |
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mendel.html.ppt | |
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