Interactive Demo
Natural Selection Simulator
Natural Selection Simulator is a free, interactive learning demo from the AP Biology course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Natural Selection and Adaptation, Artificial Selection, Population Genetics (Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium), Evidence of Evolution (Fossils, Homology, Biogeography). Play with it directly in your browser — it features 2 buttons and a live visual canvas. This demo lives in the “Unit 7: Natural Selection” section of the course.
How to use this demo
- Use the “Next Generation”, “Auto-Evolve: OFF” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
- Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.
What you'll explore
- Natural Selection and Adaptation
- Artificial Selection
- Population Genetics (Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium)
- Evidence of Evolution (Fossils, Homology, Biogeography)
- Common Ancestry
- Phylogeny and Cladograms
- Speciation and Extinction
- Variations in Populations
Frequently asked questions
What does the Natural Selection Simulator demo do?
Examines the evidence for evolution and the mechanisms that drive changes in the genetic makeup of populations over time. Natural Selection Simulator turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.
What AP Biology concept does Natural Selection Simulator teach?
Examines the evidence for evolution and the mechanisms that drive changes in the genetic makeup of populations over time. It focuses on Natural Selection and Adaptation, Artificial Selection, Population Genetics (Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium), Evidence of Evolution (Fossils, Homology, Biogeography), Common Ancestry, Phylogeny and Cladograms from the “Unit 7: Natural Selection” section.
What can I control in Natural Selection Simulator?
The “Next Generation”, “Auto-Evolve: OFF” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.
How does Natural Selection Simulator fit into the AP Biology course?
AP Biology is an introductory college-level course that explores the complexity of living organisms through inquiry-based investigations and hands-on laboratory work. The curriculum is organized around four Big Ideas: E… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Unit 7: Natural Selection” section. Open the full AP Biology course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/ap-biology-a0d91331-c38b-490d-a302-894c6bcc3c53 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.
What will I understand better after using Natural Selection Simulator?
You'll build intuition for Natural Selection and Adaptation, Artificial Selection, Population Genetics (Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium), Evidence of Evolution (Fossils, Homology, Biogeography), Common Ancestry, Phylogeny and Cladograms — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on AP Biology alone.
From the AP Biology course
This interactive demo is part of the Unit 7: Natural Selection section. Explore the full AP Biology course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.
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