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Embryology as Evidence of Evolution Lesson PlanEmbryology as Evidence of Evolution Lesson Plan
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Embryology as Evidence of Evolution

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Students observe the two major developmental pathways (protostome and deuterostome). They analyze data regarding differences in nucleotide sequences and construct a phylogenetic tree. They observe the similar evolutionary history shared by echinoderms and chordates.

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embryology, embryos, phylogenetic trees, phylogeny

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deuterostome, developmental pathways, embryology, nucleotide sequences, phylogenetic tree, protostome, science
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
1997
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