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Overview: This is a board game that simulates natural selection. It is suitable for an introductory biology class and for more advanced classes where you could go into more detail on important principles such as the role of variation and mutation. Author/Source: Gendron, Robert Grade level: 9-12 Time: One to two class periods. Concepts: Evolution results from selection acting upon genetic variation within a population. New heritable traits can result from recombinations of existing genes or from genetic mutations in reproductive cells. Mutations are random. Traits that confer an advantage may persist in the population and are called adaptations. Random factors can affect the survival of individuals and of populations. Over time, the proportion of individuals with advantageous characteristics may increase (and the proportion with disadvantageous characteristics may decrease) due to their likelihood of surviving and reproducing. Teacher background: Genetic Variation Adaptation Natural Selection

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