Study Pack evo-edu.org

A first middle-school pack built around visible change, short comparisons, and real-organism connection.

Study Pack

Visible change.

This middle-school pack uses quick, visible changes to help learners describe patterns, compare outcomes, and connect inherited variation to simple explanations.

Shape Evolver guide EcoBalance guide Student handout Middle-school pathway
Primary fit Short investigations on variation, selection, habitats, and evidence-supported explanation.
Core tools Shape Evolver, EcoBalance, and EcoSpecies for real-organism grounding.

Pack Sequence

1. Notice change

Use Shape Evolver to watch forms change and compare what stays similar across generations.

2. Compare a system

Use EcoBalance to see how changing one part of a system can affect the rest.

3. Connect to an organism

Use EcoSpecies to anchor the investigation in a real species and habitat.

Pack Materials

Student handout

A short printable guide for noticing change, comparing outcomes, and connecting model behavior to organisms.

Open handout

Expected Student Work

What students do

  • Describe one clear pattern they noticed.
  • Compare two runs or cases using plain language.
  • Connect one model observation to one organism or habitat claim.

Prompt pattern

  • What changed?
  • What stayed the same?
  • What evidence supports your explanation?