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Students use this activity as a logic problem that is based on real organisms and real data. The problem is to develop phylogenies for seven related populations of lizards living on the Canary Islands. Three phylogenetic charts are constructed, each using different forms of data, geography, geology, morphology, and molecular genetics.
Students engage in solving a logic problem based on real organisms and real data. They develop phylogenies for seven related populations of lizards living on the Canary Islands.
Students view the video, "Evolving Ideas: Who Was Charles Darwin?" from the internet. They collect images of the blue crab life cycle. Students discuss the blue crab, and read the information found in an attached chart. On a second day, students view the exoskeletons of six different arthropods that are closely related to the blue crab. Students
In this biology worksheet, students work in groups to build a morphological tree model which shows the relationships between gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans. Students answer 12 questions which analyze their data.
Students examine how species evolved over time. In this new species instructional activity students view videos on species and how they have their own special niches.
Students trace the history of evolution. In this biology activity, students review evidence that supports the evolution theory. They give examples of different agents of evolutionary change.
Students study microsatellite markers and explain how they might be used to identify populations. They use data to make inferences about the populations of deep-sea corals.
Seventh graders examine the positive and negative aspects of evolution. They journal and listen to lectures to explore Darwin's theory of Evolution.
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.
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.