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Evolution by Natural Selection Essay - RUBRIC
NAMES__________________________
1. Select an example from the Evodot Tutorial.
2. Construct an explanation how the Evodot activity simulated evolution by natural selection.
Explain four factors of biological evolution and how the factors changed the dot population over time.
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Overproduction: Organisms produce more offspring than can be supported by the
environment
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Variation: Organisms display variations that can be inherited
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Environmental Pressure: Organisms with certain variations are better suited for their
environment. Therefore, these organisms may survive longer and produce more offspring.
Others that are less well suited will produce fewer offspring or may die without leaving any
offspring at all.
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Selection: The survival and reproduction of individuals with characteristics that make them
better adapted to a particular environment is called natural selection.
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Time: Natural selection over long periods of time may lead to the accumulation of so many
changes in a population that a new species is formed. This process is called evolution.
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Evolution by Natural Selection Essay - RUBRIC
NAMES__________________________
1. Select an example from the Evodot Tutorial.
2. Construct an explanation how the Evodot activity simulated evolution by natural selection.
Explain four factors of biological evolution and how the factors changed the dot population over time.
____/2
Overproduction: Organisms produce more offspring than can be supported by the
environment
____/2
Variation: Organisms display variations that can be inherited
____/2
Environmental Pressure: Organisms with certain variations are better suited for their
environment. Therefore, these organisms may survive longer and produce more offspring.
Others that are less well suited will produce fewer offspring or may die without leaving any
offspring at all.
____/2
Selection: The survival and reproduction of individuals with characteristics that make them
better adapted to a particular environment is called natural selection.
____/2
Time: Natural selection over long periods of time may lead to the accumulation of so many
changes in a population that a new species is formed. This process is called evolution.
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Total Points