How Does Selective Breeding Benefit Living Things?

Students will learn how to identify reliable sources on the internet. Then apply relevant facts to determine both the pros and cons of selective breeding to selected living things.

The living things this unit will focus on are the Pacific NorthWest Tree Octopus, commercial chickens, horse breeds, and sweet corn.

Directions:

Teachers: Go to the Lesson Plan to read the 5-E Lesson Plan for this activity. You will find directions and links to all referenced web pages.

Teachers: Go to the Web Site Analysis and the What Others Say pages for more information on the web sites used in this activity.

Students: Go to the Student Page to begin the activity. Be sure to complete each activity and participate in each group discussion before moving on to the next activity.

Created by:Janet Johnston

Last Updated: January 29, 2011