Microevolution

By the time we are done with the unit you should be able to ...

1. Identify when a population is and is not in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium by explaining the different conditions that change allele frequencies in a population

2. Explain the sources of variation

3. Describe the different types of selection

4. Explain how selection can impact single gene traits vs polygenetic traits.

5. Explain how natural selection leads to organisms that are well suited for the environment.

6. Analyze a scientific study. Make a claim about that analysis and support it with evidence and reasoning.