Sickle cell disease only occurs when both parents contribute the trait, and mostly in those of African descent. Where did it come from? How did it evolve? Tony Allison, a molecular biologist, noticed a connection between sickle cell and immunity against malaria when he was working in East Africa in the 1950s. Follow his story on natural selection and evolution with this note-worthy film. Accompany it with your choice of lessons or activities provided by the publisher.

Concepts

adaptations, heredity, natural selection

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Additional Tags

sickle cell, natural selection, heredity, adaptation, science

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Classroom Considerations

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Pros

• Can be used to help meet Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards
• Award-winning film is ideal for supporting your natural selection unit
• High-quality film guide, worksheets, activities, and lesson plans are provided to use with the video
• A fabulous find for a flipped classroom

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.2.a RH.9-10.3 RH.9-10.4 RH.11-12.2 RST.9-10.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.7 WHST.9-10.2.a WHST.11-12.2.a