This tutorial from Learn.Genetics discusses the difference between artifical and natural selection, using examples including livestock, crops, and pets. These examples of artificial selection are contrasted against Darwin's discovery of natural selection. This tutorial is well-suited as a pre-lesson or as a homework assignment to clearn up any student misunderstanding. It is appropriate for high school and lower introductory college biology.
Type of Material:
Interactive tutorial
Recommended Uses:
As a pre-lesson or as homework.
Technical Requirements:
Flash required
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will understand the difference between artificial and natural selection.
Students will be able to give examples of organisms modified by artificial selection.
Target Student Population:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
A basic understanding of genetics is helpful, but not required.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
Content is easy to understand.
Visuals are appropriate and engaging.
Examples are current and relevant to learners.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
Can be assigned to students for multiple uses, including as a pre-lesson or as homework.
Clears up common misconceptions about artifical and natural selection.
Concerns:
Does not include learning objectives.
An embedded quiz could be added for assessment.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Includes both text and audio narration.
Features clickable slides to add user interaction.
High quality visuals.
Concerns:
No issues with use
Creative Commons:
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