Natural Selection Truth or Lie Challenge | Life Science | Grades 6–8

This Truth or Lie Challenge has grades 6–8 Middle School Life Science students spot the false statement and justify it with evidence on Natural Selection.

Sample true statement: "Natural selection occurs when individuals with advantageous heritable traits have a higher probability of surviving and reproducing in their environment."

What's inside: 3 sets of 3 statements, a student answer page, an answer key that explains each lie, and teacher notes.

Resource type: Truth or Lie Challenge (.docx). Format: editable Microsoft Word handout with approximately 570 words (~4 pages).

Classroom use: a misconception check or warm-up in a Middle School Life Science course. Grades 6–8.

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