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What evidence is there for natural selection? Science sleuths examine the facts using an animated Fuse School video as part of the Evolution playlist. Content includes fossil records, physical similarities, and differences in species due to geographical location.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to continue a study of Charles Darwin and natural selection
- Challenge learners to identify other possible pieces of evidence that support natural selection
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be comfortable using fossil records as a part of determining common ancestry
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Presents information clearly and in a straightforward manner
- The narrator shows good examples of similarities to help viewers see the connections between organisms
Cons
- None