The human role in dog evolution
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A lesson plan for Grades 9–12 Biology and AP Biology
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- Appropriate grades
- 9–12
- Subjects
- science (biology and life science)
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- National Geographic
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This Xpeditions lesson asks students to investigate and think carefully about the human role in the domestication and evolution of ancient and modern dog breeds. Students will explore the relationship between wolves and dogs, the reasons why dogs have been bred, and the controversial wolf hybrid breed. They will conclude by writing essays explaining the role of humans in dog evolution, past and present.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grades 9–12 — Advanced Placement Biology
- Goal 5: The learner will develop an understanding of biological evolution.
- Objective 5.04: Analyze the mechanisms of evolution, their role, results and implications.
- Identification of patterns and the responsible mechanisms.
- Analyze heredity and its link to natural selection.
- Examine speciation.
- Examine macroevolution.
- Recommended laboratory - Population Genetics and Evolution
- Objective 5.04: Analyze the mechanisms of evolution, their role, results and implications.
Grades 9–12 — Biology
- Goal 3: The learner will develop an understanding of the continuity of life and the changes of organisms over time.
- Objective 3.05: Examine the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection including:
- Development of the theory.
- The origin and history of life.
- Fossil and biochemical evidence.
- Mechanisms of evolution.
- Applications (pesticide and antibiotic resistance).
- Objective 3.05: Examine the development of the theory of evolution by natural selection including:
