Using the Student Support Notes and PowerPoint presentation, introduce the concept that farmers use artificial selection to improve the characteristics (traits) of their herds. This is done to produce superior animals, leading to improved food production. The information provided allows the learners to apply theoretical knowledge of genetic selection into a real-world context. Once learners are confident in the application of their knowledge, they can work through the examples provided.
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