Science Lesson: Extreme Evolution

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Created by Teacher(s): Alice Severson|Published on: May 23, 2025
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Created by Wisconsin Climate Education Hub teachers
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In this lesson, students follow the Silver Key Anole Lizard’s adaptation to changes in its habitat due to climate change. They complete an experiment and write and revise a claim using evidence. 

Inquire: Students share background knowledge and ask questions about the lesson topic.
Investigate: Students learn about extreme evolution through a video and an experiment.
Inspire: Students connect their learning to a local organism and make a personal pledge for action. 
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Subjects: Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts
Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes
Region: Caribbean, Wisconsin
Posted on May 23, 2025

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