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UNIT PROJECT
Real-World Example of Natural Selection
Research a real-world example of natural selection. State a claim about why certain
traits increased while other traits decreased and provide evidence for that claim.

During the project you will

• complete this worksheet as you do each step of your project.

• create a science magazine article.
• present your findings to the class.

1. What example of natural selection will you choose to research?

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2. Research your example of natural selection. Use at least two reliable sources and be
sure that claims made in your sources are supported by evidence. Use proper
formatting to make a list of your sources.
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3. Summarize your research. Quote or paraphrase information from your sources.

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Unit Project Worksheet 1 of 2 Evolution

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4. State your claim about why certain traits increased in the population and others
decreased.
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5. Provide evidence for your claim and explain your reasoning. Include probability
statements that explain how certain traits increased an individual's chance of survival or
reproduction.
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6. Plan and create your science magazine article.

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7. Present your findings to the class.

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Unit Project Worksheet 2 of 2 Evolution

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