TeachersFirst's Evolution - Science Resources
Uncover resources related to evolution. Read the descriptions to find out whether a site sounds right for what you want to know. We have included a mix of interactives, lesson ideas, content, and more. Some sites may be more challenging reading, while others may offer solid basic information. Be sure to try several sources. Introduce your class to Darwin.
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Life Has a History - U.C. Berkeley
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This extremely well-organized site from U.C. Berkeley introduces students to the history of life and how it results in today's biodiversity. The site includes two different levels for...more
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This extremely well-organized site from U.C. Berkeley introduces students to the history of life and how it results in today's biodiversity. The site includes two different levels for grades K-4 and 5-12, making this an introduction that can be used in virtually any classroom setting. There is a Teacher Guide with lesson plans, handouts, assessments, related activities and much more. Created with support from the National Science Foundation.
tag(s): biodiversity (30), diversity (38), evolution (85), fossils (39)
In the Classroom
Introduce this activity with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard to show students how to navigate the site. Then, in your flipped or blended classroom (or at a computer center), have students explore on their own. Ask students to create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or Twitter links. This blog creator requires no registration. Enhance student learning and allow pairs or small groups of students to explore Related Activities and share what they learned with their peers using an interactive poster like Marq (formerly Lucidpress), reviewed here. Students can keep their work for future reference in a digital portfolio such as Pathbrite, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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NTTI Science Lessons - NTTI/WNET
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4 to 12
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Here's a collection of science lesson plans covering disciplines from geology to earth science, chemistry, and general science. Each includes complete procedures, standards references,...more
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Here's a collection of science lesson plans covering disciplines from geology to earth science, chemistry, and general science. Each includes complete procedures, standards references, and discussion. Some of these lessons use video clips as an integral component, so teachers will want to plan accordingly.
In the Classroom
The lesson plans here are excellent! Choose from many lessons (levels 4-12) to use in class to save you time. All lessons have a summary explaining what you and students will encounter with that lesson. Some example titles are The Ladder of Life where through video and Web-based activities, the students will develop a greater understanding of what DNA does in a cell. Students will be able to assemble DNA parts in order to simulate DNA strands. They will also have the opportunity to experimentally view DNA through an extraction technique included in the lesson. Another is Evolution: Its Effect Throughout Geological Time and the Controversy where students review the basics of Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution. They use the World Wide Web to explore the various stages of evolution, over geological time, and learn how each organism fits into the evolutionary story. These are just two representatives of how the many lessons are presented.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Evolution Theory and Teaching - Berkley Edu
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Learn about some of the great evolutionary thinkers of our time including Wallace, Darwin, and Aristotle. There are three categories for educators: Understanding Evolution with lesson...more
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Learn about some of the great evolutionary thinkers of our time including Wallace, Darwin, and Aristotle. There are three categories for educators: Understanding Evolution with lesson plans and resources, Talk Origins Archive with resources for the evolution/creation controversy, and a link to the National Center for Science Education website, a nationally-recognized clearinghouse for information and advice on teaching evolution in the classroom.
tag(s): evolution (85)
In the Classroom
Get some help teaching a controversial topic like evolution in your classroom from the Understanding Evolution section of this site. You may also want to preview NewseumEd's From Provocative to Productive, reviewed here, for some guidance using controversial issues in the classroom.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Learning from the Fossil Record - University of California - Berkeley
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From U.C. Berkeley comes this site to help you understand and use the fossil record as an accurate indicator of the evolution and distribution of species. The site includes articles...more
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From U.C. Berkeley comes this site to help you understand and use the fossil record as an accurate indicator of the evolution and distribution of species. The site includes articles by several faculty citing teaching strategies and their scientific underpinnings. There are also various collections of resources intended for use by students, lesson ideas, and related materials. This is a rich resource; plan to spend some time on your visit.
tag(s): evolution (85), fossils (39), geology (64), paleontology (28)
In the Classroom
After selecting and completing some of the lessons and activities found in "Learning From the Fossil Record," challenge students to choose one for themselves to extend their learning. Ask them to either post blog notes or create a concept map to organize and share their learning and understanding using using tools like Telegra.ph, reviewed here. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or Twitter links. This blog creator requires no registration. Alternatively, you could use an interactive concept map like MindMup, reviewed here. If you'd like to take this a step further ask students to create and interactive poster using Genial.ly, reviewed here, to share their learning with their peers. With Genial.ly students can insert maps, surveys, video, audio and more. Students could also keep all their work in a digital portfolio using Mahara, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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