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In this yummy biology activity (page 3 of the PDF), learners participate in a demonstration of natural selection. By using a bowl of candy as a "population," students discover how individual traits and variation affect survival. Although this was created as a pre-visit activity for a work shop about genetics, it also makes an excellent stand alone activity.
- 5 to 10 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Variety of candies (avoid candies with nuts for kids who are allergic).
- A large bowl
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Evolution
- Mechanisms of Evolution
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Heredity and Genetics
- Patterns of Heredity
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Evolution
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- taste
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, COSI Colmbus, 2009