Analyze the results from a butterfly evolution modeling experiment to describe the changes in butterfly coloration with respect to: random mutation, geologic isolation, environmental factors and the flow of alleles in the population.

* Evolution and Equilibrium

You are en evolutionary biologist. Design an experiment to study a population. List the observations you would need to make to determine changes in a species. Be sure to identify the population and its characteristics.

In a lab setting compare diatoms found in diatomaceous earth with current diatoms (can use prepared slides or fresh water samples) _. How are they similar and how are they different? How have species of diatoms changed over time?

Write a pro/con paper outlining the use of antibiotics based on the idea of species evolution. Be sure to describe how bacteria change as a result of antibiotic use?

*Evidence, Models, Explanation

*Unifying Concept (NSES) represented in this activity. Unifying concepts cross curricular areas and provide students with productive and insightful ways of thinking about and integrating basic ideas that explain the natural and designed world.