In humans, the rate of mutation from one generation to the next is between 100 and 200 mutations. Discover the role of DNA mutation in evolution with an enriching lab activity.

Concepts

dna, evolution, phylogenetic trees, phylogeny, adaptations, mutation, genetic mutation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Highlight the random nature of mutations and explain why they are not necessarily helpful

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of evolution, traits, DNA, DNA sequencing, adaptations, and mutation
• Video is available through streaming or download

Pros

• Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Works well in traditional or flipped classes

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4