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- 8th - 12th
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Students analyze 5 separate theories of evolution in order to help them explain the different meanings of theory, how human values influence science, and that the scientific view of the origin of life does not involve supernatural forces. 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 complete a variety of lab activities designed to demonstrate variations and similarities in living things and how adaptations aid in survival. They study and create an illustrated chart of Darwin's finches and compare the evolution of the horse and the elephant. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine how Darwin used the processes of science to support his theory. They distinguish between artificial and natural selection, recognize Darwin's contribution to science. They produce a newspaper describing the times in which Darwin introduced his theory of natural selection, reporting the public reaction to his theory. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students develop a class definition of folklore. In groups, they read various folklores and discuss the loss of independence and how to survive. They answer discussion questions and compare the folklore tales to art. To end the lesson, they discover how past and present folklore has changed over time and compare it to the blues found in the Delta. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study evolutionary thought. They examine how characteristics are inherited and that they are a source of variation. They illustrate the perpetuation, elimination, and variation made among members of a species. They determine that something unique is transmitted from parent to offspring. Full Review »
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- 12th - Higher Ed
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Students compare and contrast the elements used in the 19th century British novel and those novels in American society today. In groups, they brainstorm what it might have been like to be a teenager growing up in England during the 19th century and compare it with the information they gather from the novel itself. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the development of the geologic time scale. Also, to introduce them to the major time periods in earth's history, as well as to the role fossils play in helping us understand this history. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the development of the geologic time scale. They examine the major time periods in earth's history. Students discuss the role fossils play in helping us understand history. Full Review »
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