Natural Selection, Speciation, Genetic Drift & Labs | Biology & AP Bio

Grade Levels

9th–12th Grade | Freshman Biology | Honors Biology | AP Biology (Unit 7)

Subject Areas

Biology | Evolution | Population Genetics | Natural Selection

Resource Type

Full Unit Bundle
Nearpod Lessons
Guided Notes
Labs & Simulations
Assessments

Description

Teach your entire Evolution unit with this structured, interactive bundle combining lecture, guided notes, and hands-on labs.

This complete unit moves students from foundational natural selection concepts to advanced population genetics and speciation through interactive Nearpods and engaging simulations.

Students will explore:

✔ Evolution and common ancestry
✔ Variation and gene pools
✔ Survival of the fittest & differential reproduction
✔ Peppered moth simulation (natural selection in action)
✔ Galápagos beak lab (trait frequency changes across generations)
✔ Reproductive isolation & speciation
✔ Genetic drift, bottleneck & founder effects
✔ Punctuated equilibrium vs gradualism
✔ Hardy-Weinberg & genetic equilibrium concepts

This bundle provides both conceptual clarity and data-driven analysis, making it ideal for on-level and AP classrooms.

What’s Included

🧠 Interactive Lessons

• Natural Selection Nearpod + Guided Notes
• Speciation & Genetic Equilibrium Nearpod + Guided Notes
• 40 total multiple-choice review questions

🧪 Hands-On Labs

• Peppered Moth Virtual Lab
• Galápagos Bird Beak Evolution Lab (On-Level)
• Galápagos Bird Beak Evolution Lab (AP Version with advanced analysis & experimental critique)

✔ Graphing and data analysis components
✔ Differentiation included
✔ Teacher keys and setup notes
✔ Live or student-paced Nearpod options

Suggested Unit Flow

Day 1: Natural Selection Interactive Lesson
Day 2: Peppered Moth Lab
Day 3: Speciation & Genetic Drift Lesson

Day 4–5: Galápagos Beak Lab

This bundle can support 1 full week of instruction.

Why Teachers Love This Bundle

✅ Complete, ready-to-teach unit
✅ Strong visual supports and structured notes
✅ Engaging simulations
✅ AP-level reasoning included
✅ Clear progression from individuals → populations → speciation
✅ Saves significant planning time

Standards Alignment

✔ NGSS HS-LS4
✔ TEKS Evolution Standards
✔ AP Biology Unit 7: Natural Selection & Population Genetics

Bundle Value

Individual total value: $15

Your price: $10

30% ($5) bundle savings included.

Perfect For

• Full Evolution Unit
• AP Biology Unit 7
• Review before state testing
• Semester exam preparation
• Differentiated instruction