A quick formative assessment exit ticket to measure student understanding of the core definition of natural selection and the relationship between environmental changes and extinction.

A modified, high-interest reading passage about the Rock Pocket Mouse, illustrating the concepts of mutation, camouflage, and natural selection. Includes vocabulary support and comprehension questions.

A set of four visual task cards featuring different organisms (Polar Bear, Cactus, Giraffe, Gecko) with prompts for students to identify physical adaptations and predict survival outcomes based on environmental changes.

A hands-on laboratory activity where students simulate bird beaks using household tools to explore how physical traits and environmental changes impact survival and extinction.

A guided note-taking worksheet designed for students to complete while following the 'Selection Survival' slide presentation. Includes sections for definitions, categorization of adaptations, and case study analysis.