This easy crossword puzzle helps kids in grades 3-5 learn about protein synthesis and DNA basics with common words and simple clues.
Evolution and Natural Selection Crossword Puzzle for Kids is a medium crossword puzzle with 14 clues covering . Play it online for free below, or create your own crossword with our free crossword maker.
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Evolution and Natural Selection Crossword Puzzle for Kids
Challenge elementary students with this medium-level crossword focused on evolution and natural selection concepts including adaptation, fitness, and environment.
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- 1. Differences among members of a species
- 3. Process of passing traits from ancestors to offspring
- 5. Units of heredity passed from parents to offspring
- 6. The act of staying alive despite challenges
- 9. Long-term weather conditions affecting adaptation
- 10. Short for natural selection, often called 'survival of the ______'
- 14. Preserved remains of ancient organisms
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- 2. To change a gene or DNA sequence
- 4. To change to survive in a new environment
- 7. All individuals of one species living in an area
- 8. A group of organisms that can mate and produce offspring
- 11. Type of selection caused by environmental pressures
- 12. A characteristic or feature of an organism
- 13. How well an organism survives and reproduces
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