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Evolution version 3

From genetic diversity to speciation!

Highly visual and interactive, this software promotes Evolution
a clear understanding of evolutionary principles and
“Evolution: Genetic Diversity is one of the very few resources which will captivate your students as each scenario unfolds.
effectively makes a link between classical genetics, population genetics
and evolution. The ability to easily explore the relationships between Module 1: Genetic Diversity is the base module
allele frequencies and population size as random events is brilliant.” and investigates the effects of isolation, migration,
founder effect, population bottlenecks and more.
Dr Barry Meatyard, International Consultant, former senior science teacher and teacher trainer.
Module 2: Inheritance and Mutation controls
inheritance patterns, mutation rates, maps and
more. Observe the appearance of various mutations
in the population as dominant, recessive or
incomplete dominance.

Module 3: Selection and Speciation allows you and
your students to create conditions under which new
species evolve through control of natural selection
pressures and mating preferences.

Your students will be able to observe and
understand the emergence of a new species
as the culmination of many circumstances and
conditions.

Arid Adaptation - Plants version 1

Competition format encourages critical thinking and problem solving.
Engaging graphics bring this resource to life.

Features:

• 30 game levels ranging from temperate to an extreme arid

climate.

• 12 arid adaptations to aid survival.

• Description of each adaptation for easy learning.

• Adaptations which help survival include:

• Small leaves • Stem water storage
• Succulent leaves • Spines
• Thick cuticle • Sunken stomates
• Leaf hairs • Stomata hairs
• Rollable leaves • C4 photosynthesis
• Stem photosynthesis • CAM photosynthesis

Students must use their problem solving skills to construct a plant which can Under arid conditions:
survive and reproduce in the climate chosen.
• Survival becomes a nightmare.
Success is easy under temperate conditions, however under the most extreme • Critical thinking and knowledge of adaptations is required.
arid conditions only those which use special adaptations can hope to survive. • Animals eat moisture-laden plants more often!
• Root growth patterns must be well thought out.
• Too many leaves can lead to critical water loss.
• Too few leaves result in slow growth.

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