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Below you will find links to resources which were introduced/modeled/discussed during the course of our three-day workshop.
Contents
Systematics, Tree Thinking, Phylogenetics
Driving Forces of Evolution (Mutation, Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow)
Online/Comuputer-Based Evolution Simulations
Bioinformatics/Phyloinformatics
"The History and Challenges of Teaching Evolution in NC"
Resources Shared by the Workshop Participants
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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
NC Essential Standards (Extended)
http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/acre/standards/extended/
AP Biology Curriculum Framework
http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/ap/10b_2727_AP_Biology_CF_WEB_110128.pdf
Common Core State Standards
http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf
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Geological/Paleontological Patterns - From ENSI
Timeline - From John Kyrk
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Systematics, Tree Thinking, Phylogenetics
NC State Science Standards:
National Science Standards:
"Using Pipe Cleaners to Bring the Tree of Life to Life"
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.
"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.
"Reading a Phylogenetic Tree: The Meaning of Monophyletic Groups" (from Nature Education)
http://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/reading-a-phylogenetic-tree-the-meaning-of-41956
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Driving Forces of Evolution (Mutation, Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow)
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"
Natural Selection simulation - From PhET at the University of Colorado
Natural Selection simulation - From McGraw-Hill Higher Education
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
From Understanding Evolution
An Evo in the News story and podcast from Understanding Evolution and NESCent
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Online/Comuputer-Based Evolution Simulations
Population Genetics (Radford College) - http://www.radford.edu/~rsheehy/Gen_flash/popgen/
Aipotu - A computer simulation linking genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and evolution.
Avida ED - A computer simulation of evolutionary processes.
Population Genetics (Jon Herron) - http://faculty.washington.edu/herronjc/SoftwareFolder/AlleleA1.html
Teaching Hardy-Weinberg and Population Genetics Using a Spreadsheet - http://www.nabt.org/blog/2009/10/04/teaching-hardy-weinberg-and-population-genetics-using-spreadsheet-models-part-1/
From PhET at the University of Colorado - http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selection
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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 took place November 5, 2010 at the NABT conference.
A computer simulation linking genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and evolution.
A computer simulation of evolutionary processes.
From Understanding Evolution:
UW researchers unlock mystery of animal color - From Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, By Mark Johnson, April 7, 2010
"Regulating Evolution: How Gene Switches Make Life" by Carroll, S.B., Gompel, N., Prudhomme, B., Scientific American May, 2008.
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Bioinformatics/Phyloinformatics
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EVO-ED (Case Studies for Evolution)
National Center for Case Study in Teaching Science
Investigative Case Based Learning
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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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"Changing Humans in a Changing Environment" - NESCent 2011 NABT Symposium
Geological/Paleontological Patterns
From ENSI
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"The History and Challenges of Teaching Evolution in NC"
The National Center for Science Education
"Evolution: 24 Myths and Misconceptions" - An article from the April, 2008 issue of New Scientist
Evolution and Society
From NCSE
Jean DeSaix's reference on misconceptions, concept inventories and remedies
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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
HHMI Resources to Teach Evolution - From Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Paideia Insitute
http://paideia.org/for-teachers/materials-to-download/
From ENSI
General Resources From NESCent:
NESCent/Understanding Evolution "Evolution in the News" Archive
Other Great Resources:
Evolution: Education and Outreach
Evolution in the News stories and podcasts
National Association of Biology Teachers
National Association of Science Teachers
North Carolina Science Teachers Association
The Complete Works of Charles Darwin Online - An electronic collection of all of Darwin's writings including his notebooks.
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From Robin Bulleri:
Survival of the Sickest (2008) - Sharon Moalem
Your Inner Fish (2009) - Neil Shubin
From Jory:
Evolution for Everyone (2007) - David Sloan Wilson
Every Living Thing (2008) - Rob Dunn
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