Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Lab: Transformation & Natural Selection

  


Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the importance of phenotypic variation in a population.

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Tasks:

1

Simulation – Natural Selection

 

Complete the simulation.

 

What is the impact of natural selection in the example?

Are there any random occurrences in the simulation?

 

PhET

 

2

Notes > Introduction to Natural Selection

 

Teachers notes available on the resource page.

Guided notes key 

 

3

Lab: Transformation

 

Let’s look at the data from the lab. We will complete data tables in the packet and answer the questions

- Record your lab partner data on the board

- Complete tables 1 & 2

- Answer questions 1-4; SKIP items 5-7



 

4

Reading Activity 15.2 Darwin’s Theory

📝 Reading Activity: Chapter 15.2

Notes > Lesson 7.2 Natural Selection

 

 

Homework

📺7.2.1 Video

📺7.2.2 Video

Upcoming Assessments

3/23 Quiz: Natural Selection and Population Genetics

4/7/26 Evidence of Evolution

4/10/26 Test: Natural Selection and Evolution

Calendar Notes

Teacher Professional Development (no students) March 27

Spring Break March 30 – April 3

School in session April 6

AP BIOLOGY TEST MAY 4