Natural and Artificial Selection Tasks

Mrs. Hickey introduces week five of eLearning, outlining two assignments. The first assignment involves reading an article and comparing natural and artificial selection. The second assignment is a dog breeding activity where students select traits to create a new breed. Mrs. Hickey provides details on Zoom meetings and office hours, encouraging students to participate. She concludes with positive remarks about students' creativity and offers support for completing assignments.

What are the two main topics covered in this week's assignments?

• Ecosystems and biodiversity

• Photosynthesis and cellular respiration

• Genetic mutations and adaptations

• Natural selection and artificial selection

What is the first task in Assignment 1?

• Create a new dog breed

• Participate in a Zoom meeting

• Read a two-page article

• Watch a video about wolves

In Assignment 1, what are students required to compare?

• Natural selection and artificial selection

• Zoom meeting times

• The history of wolves

• Dog breeds and their traits

What role do students assume in Assignment 2?

• A scientist

• A dog breeder

• A video editor

• A survey analyst

What is the purpose of the new dog breed in Assignment 2?

• To retrieve waterfowl

• To be a family pet

• To guard a house

• To participate in dog shows

Which of the following is NOT a trait students need to consider for the new dog breed?

• Endurance

• Coat color

• Speed

• Diet

What is the new time for the Zoom meetings?

• 10:00 AM

• 5:00 PM

• 1:00 PM

• 3:00 PM

Why are the Zoom meetings not mandatory?

• Technical issues

• Students' busy schedules

• Lack of interest

• Teacher's preference

What does Mrs. Hickey encourage students to do if they have missing assignments?

• Redo them for extra credit

• Complete them for full credit

• Ignore them

• Submit them late for partial credit

What example of artificial selection does Mrs. Hickey provide?

• A farm chicken

• A domestic cat

• A wild wolf

• A goldendoodle