Aligned with TEKS 7.13D

This Natural and Artificial Selection Unit Bundle covers 7th Grade TEKS 7.13D. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach natural and artificial selection (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 7.13D

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Natural and Artificial Selection Lesson Plan (TEKS 7.13D)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Natural and Artificial Selection - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 7.13D)

  • Charles Darwin
  • Galapagos Island Adaptations
  • Natural Selection
  • Artificial Selection
  • Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Natural and Artificial Selection - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 7.13D)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation into natural and artificial selection and how they affect organism populations
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a two-part STAAR formatted question and CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Natural and Artificial Selection Literacy Article (TEKS 7.13D)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Natural and Artificial Selection - Independent Practice (TEKS 7.13D)

  • 2 STAAR-formatted multiple choice questions
  • A STAAR-formatted two-part question
  • Key vocabulary and matching
  • Analyzing a graph with questions (2)
  • Complete Answer Keys


Natural and Artificial Selection S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 7.13D)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Natural and Artificial Selection - Task Cards (TEKS 7.13D)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. natural selection, artificial selection, Charles Darwin, Galapagos Islands, etc.)
  • Characteristics of natural selection and artificial selection
  • Advantages and disadvantages of natural selection and artificial selection
  • Categorizing examples of natural selection and artificial selection
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Natural and Artificial Selection - Small Group Activity (TEKS 7.13D)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Natural and Artificial Selection sorting activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Natural and Artificial Selection Assessment (TEKS 7.13D)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 52 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Natural and Artificial Selection Warm-Up (TEKS 7.13D)

  • Adaptations/Traits scenario
  • Natural selection and reproduction
  • Answering questions from a short paragraph
  • Short answer questions
  • Multiple choice practice


Natural and Artificial Selection Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 7.13D)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Natural and Artificial Selection Exit Tickets (TEKS 7.13D)
  • Natural and Artificial Selection Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 7.13D)