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- 7th - 10th
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Students transfer examples (names) of primates from their location in an outline hierarchy of primate groups into a set of nested boxes reflecting that same hierarchy. A cladogram can then be drawn illustrating how these groups are related in an evolution Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students explore evolution. After watching a video on evolution, students perform a variety of experiments using beans which illustrate the concept of evolution. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students build a Colossal Classroom Cladogram of vertebrate evolution. After putting it together, they show the gradual, mosaic accumulation of the traits which we, as humans, possess. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the positive and negative aspects of evolution. They journal and listen to lectures to explore Darwin's theory of Evolution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the pattern of natural variation in a society. They examine Darwin's theory of evolution and analyze data. They use computer programs to graphically display the variation in organisms. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students brainstorm and write arguments for Evolution and Intellegent Design. They research the history of each of these ideas. They also examine the controversy of teaching one or both ideas in schools. 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 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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- 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 »
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