{"product_id":"evolution-synthetic-theory-natural-selection-origin-of-life-unit","title":"Evolution and the Origin of Life | Synthetic Theory of Evolution","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"5915\" data-start=\"5794\"\u003eHow do species evolve? Why do populations change over time? What biological mechanisms drive adaptation and biodiversity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6128\" data-start=\"5917\"\u003eThis comprehensive high school biology unit introduces students to the Synthetic Theory of Evolution through engaging case studies, scientific evidence, genetics, population biology, and evolutionary mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6380\" data-start=\"6130\"\u003eStudents investigate mutation, recombination, natural selection, genetic drift, fitness, molecular evolution, fossil evidence, and the origin of life while developing scientific reasoning and analytical skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"6582\" data-start=\"6382\"\u003eDesigned for advanced biology classrooms, this resource combines evolutionary biology, genetics, molecular biology, and inquiry-based learning to create a rigorous and engaging educational experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"6587\" data-start=\"6584\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"6606\" data-start=\"6589\" data-section-id=\"1jxbixs\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"6911\" data-start=\"6608\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6642\" data-start=\"6608\" data-section-id=\"h1b06o\"\u003eApproximately 60 printable pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6667\" data-start=\"6643\" data-section-id=\"1byepng\"\u003eComplete teaching unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6688\" data-start=\"6668\" data-section-id=\"m9fipu\"\u003e7 learning modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6720\" data-start=\"6689\" data-section-id=\"u3pssm\"\u003eSynthetic Theory of Evolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6740\" data-start=\"6721\" data-section-id=\"wety3d\"\u003eNatural Selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6751\" data-start=\"6741\" data-section-id=\"1mog36h\"\u003eMutation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6767\" data-start=\"6752\" data-section-id=\"1s5nubq\"\u003eRecombination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"6783\" 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designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"8949\" data-start=\"8812\"\u003eUpper secondary and high school biology students studying evolution, genetics, and life sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9011\" data-start=\"8951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"9011\" data-start=\"8951\"\u003eDoes the unit cover natural selection and genetic drift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"9155\" data-start=\"9013\"\u003eYes. 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