About: Genetics of Extinction

Use this category to discuss the units: Genetics of Extinction and Genetics of Extinction for Distance Learning.

Unit Details

Description: Students explore natural selection and evolution, starting from basic genetic inheritance and mutations, up through modern day extinctions. (GRIDS, STRIDES)

**The Distance Learning version is designed especially so students can complete the activities at home and teachers can send comments with additional feedback and guidance.

Discipline: Life Sciences

Features: Virtual models and dynamic graphs

Grade level: 8

NGSS Performance Expectations: MS-LS3 Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits (MS-LS3-1, MS-LS3-2) / MS-LS4 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity (MS-LS4-5, MS-LS4-6)