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Design Your Own Species Project

 

Introducing the Design Your Own Species Project, Teacher Guide & Rubric – a fun and engaging way to get students thinking like biologists! In this project, students will create their very own fictional species, considering its habitat, adaptations, and evolutionary history. They’ll explore how natural selection shapes the traits of a species and how evolution plays out over time.

$3.00

Description:

Bring the fascinating world of evolution and natural selection to life in your classroom with the Design Your Own Species Project. This creative, hands-on activity invites students to think like biologists as they invent their own fictional species, exploring its habitat, adaptations, and evolutionary history.

Why Teachers Love This Project:

Creative & Engaging – Students unleash their imagination while exploring the science behind natural selection and adaptation.
Solid Science – The project encourages critical thinking about how species evolve, adapt to their environment, and survive over time.
Hands-On Learning – A perfect mix of creativity and science, providing students with a deeper understanding of evolutionary processes through an interactive project.
Clear Guidance – The Teacher Guide & Rubric ensure smooth project implementation, with clear instructions, grading criteria, and differentiation strategies to support all learners.

What’s Included?

  • Teacher Guide – Step-by-step instructions to help you seamlessly guide students through the project.
  • Project Description & Tasks – Clear tasks for students to follow as they design their species.
  • Project Rubric – Detailed grading criteria to ensure consistency and transparency in evaluation.
  • Differentiation Tips – Strategies to support diverse learners and help them succeed in this creative process.

This project is ideal for middle and high school students, offering a unique blend of creativity and scientific inquiry. Watch as students dive into the world of evolution, building their own species while gaining a deeper understanding of how natural selection shapes life on Earth. Perfect for sparking curiosity and excitement about science!

Grade Levels: 8th – 12th
Total Pages: 11
Teaching Duration: 2 Days

 

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