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What happens when you fill an empty paint can with methane?
This empty paint can has had holes punched through the lid and the bottom of the can. The can was filled with methane gas and then lit using a lighter. Eventually the mixture of gases inside the can reach the correct stoichiometric ratio for an explosion to occur. It's just hard to predict when exactly the explosion will happen
What happens when you fill an empty paint can with methane?
This empty paint can has had holes punched through the lid and the bottom of the can. The can was filled with methane gas and then lit using a lighter. Eventually the mixture of gases inside the can reach the correct stoichiometric ratio for an explosion to occur. It's just hard to predict when exactly the explosion will happen
![Mouse Hunter [AP Bio Unit 1]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iqWDvlvlwZg/mqdefault.jpg "Mouse Hunter [AP Bio Unit 1]
How does camouflage impact survival in predator-prey interactions? In this AP Biology classroom simulation, we model a predator-prey relationship to explore how natural selection shapes adaptations in desert rodents. This hands-on activity is part of an AP Biology Storyline unit focused on the adaptations of rock pocket mice and kangaroo rats. The unit introduces the topic of natural selection and covers the topics of chemistry of life including properties of water, elements of life, and biological macromolecules.
In this walkthrough, you’ll learn:
✅ How the simulation models predator-prey dynamics
✅ The role of camouflage in prey survival
✅ How to collect and analyze data
This engaging, phenomena-driven lab provides an introduction to natural selection which will be explored again later in Unit 7: Natural Selection. Whether youre an AP Biology teacher or a student looking for a deeper understanding of evolutionary adaptations, this video provides everything you need to bring this simulation to life!
📌 Resources & Links:
🔗Unit 1 Playlist-https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcPxITNyCQ2zsriP6j9CVQQdCZgbHALJh
🔗 Unit 1 Webpage-https://mrpauller.weebly.com/unit-1-the-chemistry-of-life natural-selection.html
💬 Have questions or want to share your classroom experience? Drop a comment below!
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🎵Music credit: W.A.V.E by Emil Rottmayer
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