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- 10th - 12th
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Students compare differences in amino acids in the beta hemoglobin from representative primates, complete a matrix of those differences, and from these data, construct and interpret cladograms as they reflect relationships and timing of divergence. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the concept of theories in science while examining the theory of evolution. They conduct research and participate in a discussion about current issues in science culminating in the creation of question and answer pamphlets. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the different types of symbiotic relationships that exist between species. They investigate how humans influence the evolution of bacteria through the development of antibiotics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine mechanisms behind biological evolution and the theories that feed it, and are able to demonstrate their knowledge of these theories in a story. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students, given a block of wood and a screw or nail, are asked to put that screw or nail into a block. They examine how many contrivances and other imperfections found in living things are best explained by the process of evolution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students, in groups, study cheetah, blind cave organisms, and naked mole rats to explain facets of evolution. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the topic of evolution as it relates to biodiversity in various remote areas of the world. They watch videos, conduct Internet research, and in small groups create a digital video report to illustrate common evolution in their own world. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are organized into groups of four. On Day 1 they are given a worksheet about viruses and their effects on the evolution of a rabbit population. After about 30 minutes of group work, a class discussion of the material begins. On Day 2 they finish their group discussion and each team or group is assigned a research topic. After groups are organized and all questions answered, students begin the research process. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research viruses and their effects on the evolution of a rabbit population. They complete a teacher created worksheet of questions on their research. They present their research to classmates. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the notion of local evolution, or genetic selectivity among different continent-based human populations. They consider specific examples of local evolution, such as lactose tolerance, skin color, and cognitive capacity, and hypothesize on their cultural and historical implications. Full Review »
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