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Evolution and E. coli: Natural selection in a constant environment In this reading-, writing-, and discussion-based activity, students explore bacterial evolution occurring in a stable environment, which counters the intuitive misconception that environmental change is a necessary component to natural selection. A landmark study provides the backdrop against which students can challenge their thinking about what it means for a population to evolve.

Audience:  9-12 Source:  BiteScis Resource type:  Classroom activity

Evolution and health: What is a mismatch disease? In this reading-, writing-, and discussion-based activity, students learn about how changes in the environment can influence the phenotype of organisms. More specifically, students will be investigating the concept of a mismatch disease and how it relates to many present human phenotypes that are no longer beneficial.

Audience:  9-12 Source:  BiteScis Resource type:  Classroom activity