Examine how breeding foxes selected for tameness resulted in drastically different offspring from wild foxes. Consider how tameness may be connected to other traits and could explain how dogs evolved from wolves relatively quickly. Details »
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Explore the transformation from wolf to dog, noting how flight distance may have played a role in the evolution of the dog. Consider that wolves were drawn to human villages for their trash and evolved to become scavengers. Details »
Discover how dogs are descended from wolves and explore different theories on how the transformation from wolf to dog happened. Learn about various dog breeds and create a book describing the behaviors, skills, appearance and personality of each breed. Details »
Find a wide variety of online resources to help students practice the multiple disciplines that engineers must master. Guide students to envision the steps they need to take to join this profession. Details »
Use these resources to help students understand the workings and limitations of technology. Encourage students to envision the future and gain perspective on how technological innovations change landscapes and cultures. Details »
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