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Contents
Resources Shared by the Workshop Participants
The topics and materials for this workshop were selected both to cover basic concepts of evolutionary biology and to support national and state science standards. The specific standards for grades 9-12 are listed for each topic. The complete standards are available here:
North Carolina State Science Standards
The student will gain an understanding of
BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
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NC State Science Standards:
National Science Standards:
Goldsmith, D. 2003. The Great Clade Race. The American Biology Teacher 65(9):679-682.
doi: 10.1662/0002-7685(2003)065[0679:TGCR]2.0.CO;2
An effective activity to introduce tree thinking.
Gregory, T.R. 2008. Understanding Evolutionary Trees. Evolution: Education and Outreach Vol 1(2): 121-137. doi:10.1007/s12052-008-0035-x
A thorough overview of common tree reading misconceptions.
From Understanding Evolution
A web based resource for exploring this concept. Also links to related information and activities.
From Understanding Evolution
Classification, Hierarchy, Relationships
Evolution and the Nature of Science Insitute (ENSI)
A collection of papers and activities to explore this concept.
Peabody Museum
Two video clips about phylogenies and the applications of evolutionary biology.
Web site of phylogenetic research, information, and activities.
"You are here..." Tree of Life
From David M. Hillis, Derrick Zwickl, and Robin Gutell, University of Texas
Presentation by Brian Wiegmann is available under video clips.
A collection of information about life on earth including biodiversity and phylogenetics. Check out the Treehouses for classroom activities.
An interactive phylogeny from the European Molecular Biology Lab
Identifying Biocontrol Agents Through Applied Systematics
A case study of how an invasive plant may be controlled by the introduction of a native fly parasites.
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NC State Science Standards
National Science Standards
Wikipedia on Lemurs and Lemur species
Where did all of Madagascar's species come from?
An Evo in the News story and podcast
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NC State Science Standards
National Science Standards
The 2010 NABT Evolution Symposium: "Molecular Insights into Classis Examples of Evolution"
The symposium will take place November 5, 2010 at the NABT conference. If you cannot attend, consider joining by webcast or watching the videos after the symposium. Educational resources will also be available through this site.
A computer simulation linking genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and evolution.
A computer simulation of evolutionary processes.
From Understanding Evolution:
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NC State Science Standards
National Science Standards
Jon Herron
A computer simulation to demonstrate the basic components of selection. More simulations are available through Dr. Herron's textbook website, which includes handouts and activities for some of the simulations.
Natural Selection with "Teddy Grahams"
From Understanding Evolution:
Resources for teaching selection
Misconceptions about natural selection
Superbug, super-fast evolution
Evo in the News story from Understanding Evolution and NESCent
Pocket mouse evolution video clips from HHMI
Majerus, M.E.N. 2009. Industrial Melanism in the Peppered Moth, Biston betularia: An Excellent Teaching Exampls of Darwinian Evolution in Action. Evolution: Education and Outreach Vol2:63-74. DOI 10.1007/s12052-008-0107-y
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NC State Science Standards
National Science Standards
From Understanding Evolution
An Evo in the News story and podcast from Understanding Evolution and NESCent
Geological/Paleontological Patterns
From ENSI
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National Center for Case Study in Teaching Science
Investigative Case Based Learning
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Resources for Addressing Misconceptions
Jean DeSaix's reference on misconceptions, concept inventories and remedies
Additional References from Jean DeSaix:
From NCSE
UW researchers unlock mystery of animal color
From Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, By Mark Johnson, April 7, 2010
Carroll, S.B., Gompel, N., Prudhomme, B. Regulating Evolution: How Gene Switches Make Life. Scientific American May, 2008.
Concept Inventory for Natural Selection
From D. L. Anderson, K. M. Fisher, G. J. Norman, JRST 39, 952 (Dec, 2002)
Understanding Evolution for Teachers
From Understanding Evolution
From ENSI
National Center for Science Education
"Evolution: 24 Myths and Misconceptions" - An article from the April, 2008 issue of New Scientist
Evolution and Society
Evolution: Applications in Human Health and Populations
The 2007 NABT Evolution Symposium includes videos and educational resources.
Evolutionary Medicine: A Powerful Tool for Improving Human Health
E. Hood and K. Jenkins
General Resources
From NESCent:
National Association of Biology Teachers
National Association of Science Teachers
North Carolina Science Teachers Association
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A Short History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson
Guns, Germs and Steel - Jared Diamond
Remarkable Creatures - Sean Carroll
Recommended Authors: Sean Carroll, Stephen J. Gould, Richard Dawkins
Superbug: the Fatal Menace of MRSA - Maryn McKenna
The New Killer Diseases - Elinor Levy and Mark Fischetti
Finding Darwin's God - Ken Miller
The Flight of the Iguana - David Quammen
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The Evolution of Flight in Birds
From UMCP Berkeley
From McGraw-Hill Higher Education
From PhET at the University of Colorado
Historical Context of Evolution and Speciation presentation
From Jason Porter on Prezi
From John Kyrk
The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online
An electronic collection of all of Darwin's writings including his notebooks.
Online Labs from the Education Development Center
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Image credits: DNA - ynse from Poland, Eocene fish - Renee Sylvestersen, Paphiopedilum malipoense - Guillame Paumier