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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate hominid evolution to learn the difference between a relative and an ancestor. They study the emergence of bipedalism and the related physical adaptations and cultural ramifications, and chart patterns of hominid migration. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the evolution of the eye and how a complex organ can evolve through natural selection. They research genetic variation, adaptation, and sexual selection. They analyze data to determine how beak length of Gal??pagos finches evolved. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students use discussion questions, handout information and research topics to explore several issues related to natural selection and evolution. They examine Darwin's research on the finch and antibiotic resistance. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students discuss a definition for ring species. They compare the concept of ring species to natural selection and examine the role of geography and climate in species formation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students examine how all life is related and how species are classified. They also discover how traits are passed down from one person to the next. They examine the evolution the arthropod has going through. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students identify who developed the theory of evolution. The concepts of adaptation and development are discussed. The age of the earth is explored in relationship to the development of various species. The condition of the environment of species is isolation is brought forth for analysis. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students comprehend what is meant by Cultural Evolution and that it primarily applies at Human Evolution, but that there are examples in higher mammals such as a killer whales, dolphins and great apes of particular groups by exploring from their elders special ways to adapt to their environment. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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This lesson is designed to be used as part of an introductory biology course. It is formatted to be used in a 1.5 hour block period and should take place during a unit on evolution. Prior to this lesson, students will already have been introduced to Darwin's theory of evolution, along with the ideas of adaptation and natural selection. This lesson will give students the opportunity to review what they know about evolution, natural selection and adaptation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students are shown photos of evolutionary pathway foe of a whale. They evaluate the evidence for evolution. Students are asked what is evolution in their own words. They discuss the belief vs. Scientific evidence of evolution. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the conflict that exists between science and Christianity with a focus on the debate between Creationism and Evolution. They view a newsreel made in 1925, and participate in a class discussion. Students then write a short voiceover to accompany the silent footage of the film. Full Review »
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