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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the presentation of the theory of evolution in the science classroom. They define and discuss aspects of evolution, evaluate the presentation of evolutionary theory, and write a persuasive essay. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students define the term "evolution" and relate it to species adaptation, supporting their ideas with examples. They locate, correctly cite, and briefly review two Web sites with information on finches commonly found in their state or count Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate how the shapes of various birds' beaks determine their food sources. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view a video clip about a sultan's lost treasure. They examine artifacts and determine their characteristics. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the population of aphids. They identify adaptations they have made for their environment. They make predictions, test their hypothesis and collect information that either proves or disproves their theory. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students explain how natural selection leads to organisms that are well suited for survival in particular environments. They researhc how scientists use the fossil record and morphological comparisons to construct a timeline of whale evolution. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students engage in a variety of activities to investigate evolution as a theory. The many factors to consider in the validity of the theory are examined. The backbone of this lesson is the research process taught to students. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify environmental problems and their causes. They explore some of the ways environmental problems are currently being addressed. In groups students explore causes, possible prevention methods, and laws and regulations surrounding a specific environmental problem. Students write letters to an environmental organization stating their views on the way that a particular environmental problem is being addressed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify various inventions and their inventors. As a class, they compare and contrast the Industrial Age with the Information Age and determine the difference between inventions, adaptations and discoveries. They discuss how the invention of the computer is leading us into an even more deeper Information Age. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students identify natural selection as a mechanism for evolution. They explain that natural selection works on individual organisms and phenotypes and can lead to changes in populations. In addition, they explain how the activity simulated natural selection over time. Full Review »
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