PhET Natural Selection
by Matthew Heaston
Students will review heredity and genetics using this lesson plan. Students will have an opportunity to explore generations, genetic variations, pedigrees and fitness using this lesson plan and PhET simulation.
Lesson Grade Level
8th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15mnyGnpj6BodEsOoa_JuAkRTcDDMfz68/edit?u…Related Content
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