1. Scientific Question: How does the size of a brown anole lizard hatchling affect its chances of survival?

Brown anoles are very small when they hatch out of the egg. Because of their small size, these anole hatchlings are eaten by many different animals, including birds, crabs, other species of anole lizards, and even adult brown anoles! ... Juvenile anoles that get eaten by predators will not survive to reproduce.


2. Independent variable:
brown anole
3. Dependent variable:
green anole



Scientific Data: Use the graph above to answer the scientific question


Analyze the Data:


4. What pattern do you notice within the data?




Interpret the data:


Make a claim that answers the scientific question listed above the table.


Give 3 separate evidences from the data to support your claim. Reference specific parts of the table or graph.


Explain your reasoning and why the evidence supports your claim. Connect the data back to what you learned about the role predation plays for young anole lizards.


5. Using the hints above, create a CER.




Apply the data:


6. Apply all 4 principles of natural selection to the anole lizards. (Overproduction, Variation, Competition, Selection)