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Natural Selection Made Easy

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Clear up any confusion related to natural selection and evolution. This straight forward clip explains the differences between natural selection and evolution and sheds light on misconceptions Charles Darwin had about the process of adapted changes over time. The narrator is slightly dry but the content is very interesting.

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evolution, the theory of evolution, natural selection

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natural selection, evolution, misconceptions about natural selection, Life Science, science
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:39
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Flipped Classroom
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