Studying Species By Examining the Evolution of the Canidae Family

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Students read an article on the characteristics of wolves and dogs then complete a phylogenetic tree of the canid family. They then write an essay justifying why or why not wolves and dogs should be classified as different species.

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Concepts

reproductive isolation, reproduction, scientific classification, taxonomy, species, evolution, the theory of evolution

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classification, evolution, reproductive isolation, species, science

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Grade

9th - 10th

Subjects

Science

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For Teacher Use

Duration

1 hr

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Research

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