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Can natural disasters alter natural selection? The interactive explores this concept with mice living through a forest fire. As the environment changes, the camouflage also changes. How does this one disaster impact future generations?
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Let pupils play the Stop Disasters game at http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
- Assumes prior knowledge of preditors and camouflage
Pros
- Includes challenge questions and offers correct answers when students answer them incorrectly
- Learn more section provides extension ideas
Cons
- None