The student will be able to analyze the relationship between genetic variation and an organism's ability to adapt to its environment and recognize patterns of heredity from Punnet Squares and Pedigree Analysis. They will also understand that geology, fossils, genetic variation, and comparative anatomy provide evidence of biological and geological evolution.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Genetic Variation and Heredity in Shackleford Horses
2. Evidence of Evolution: Geology, Fossils, and Comparative Anatomy