Assignment: Intro to Artificial Selection

Created by Tracey-Marie B on

4 activities: 2 games, 2 assessments

31 min

Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions from Artificial Selection via Selective Breeding.

3 questions assessment

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Dog Breeding Center

Welcome to the Dog Breeding Center! You are sorely needed in our quest to fulfill our customer's request for dogs with specific traits. Use your extensive knowledge on artificial breeding to breed dogs with the traits that the customer needs. Stay strong because it might take a few generations to achieve the dog you are looking for, but with a little genetic luck you can do it.

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Activity 3: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions from Artificial Selection via Selective Breeding.

3 questions assessment

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Dog Breeder

You are a dog breeder who must use selective breeding techniques to create a desired dog type. Many breeders use selective breeding to breed puppies who can perform specific tasks. You'll need to breed different types of dogs to reach the goal. The challenge occurs when choosing a mate for your dog; choose wisely so that you breed the dog you need!

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Teacher Ratings (193) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (64473) 4.1 stars.