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The Theory of Evolution Made Easy

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Your upper graders will have no problem understanding the Theory of Evolution after watching this comprehensive clip. Multiple examples are used to demonstrate how a species is able to adapt and change over time due to both environmental and genetic factors.

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physical adaptations, adaptations, dna, deoxyribonucleic acid, evolution, the theory of evolution

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evolution, theory of evolution, inherited morphology, dna, physical adaptations, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:53
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For Teacher Use
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Flipped Classroom
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