Peppered Moth Simulation Concepts

Peppered Moth Simulation Concepts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video tutorial covers a lab on the peppered moth, focusing on natural selection and genetic variation. It explains how the Industrial Revolution affected moth populations, leading to changes in camouflage and survival rates. The tutorial provides instructions for a simulation where students control a bird to hunt moths in different forest settings, record data, and analyze results through graphing. It also guides students on navigating a website for additional resources and understanding the historical context of the peppered moth's evolution.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the peppered moth lab?

Studying the life cycle of moths

Understanding natural selection and adaptations

Learning about moth migration patterns

Exploring moth feeding habits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the peppered moth population?

It led to the extinction of the dark moths

It changed the color of tree trunks, affecting moth camouflage

It caused the moths to migrate to new areas

It increased the number of moth species

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the simulation activity?

Reading and summarizing information from the first three circles

Drawing an arrow at the easiest-to-see moth

Clicking on the fourth circle to start the simulation

Recording the number of moths in the forest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the simulation, what is the initial population distribution of light and dark moths?

60% light and 40% dark

50% light and 50% dark

70% light and 30% dark

40% light and 60% dark

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of controlling the bird in the simulation?

To observe the bird's feeding habits

To collect data on moth population changes

To train the bird to recognize different moths

To simulate the bird's migration patterns

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done after running the simulation for 60 seconds?

Restart the simulation

Record the percentages of light and dark moths

Summarize the results in a report

Change the forest type and repeat the simulation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the x-axis labeled as in the line graph for the simulation data?

Years

Percentage of moths

Number of moths

Types of moths

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?