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Evolution 101

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Total Rates: 7
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Type: Course Related Materials
Grade Level: Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name: University of California Museum of Paleontology

Abstract: This in-depth, multi-part course takes you through evolutionary theory and mechanisms, from definitions to details, natural selection to genetic drift, mutations to punctuated equilibrium.

Details

Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Textbooks and Readings
Media Formats: Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML
Language: English

Conditions of Use: Custom License

Copyright 2008 by The University of California Museum of Paleontology, Berkeley, and the Regents of the University of California. All materials appearing on the UCMP Web Servers (WWW.UCMP.BERKELEY.EDU, EVOLUTION.BERKELEY.EDU) may not be reproduced or stored in a retrieval system without prior written permission of the publisher and in no case for profit.

Reviews

By: Ms. Guess

- How did you use this material?
Lesson ideas & resources, basic self-education

- In which courses or programs did you use the material?
high school biology; teacher professional development; research (references to primary literature)

- Clarity
yes, it is excellent

- Consistency
yes

- Content Errors
no

- Interface
no

- Exemplary Features
lesson/activity ideas
graphics
well organized (to "spiral" into the subject from simple to advanced concepts)

- How would you recommend using this material?
high school biology;
teacher professional development;
first stop for basic research (gives references to primary literature)

- Is the material appropriate?
high school; early college; teachers who need to brush up or get updated on evolutionary science

- Did using the material lead to successful or identifiable outcomes?
The lessons, activities, and graphics of this resource do a good job of helping the learner to understand phylogeny and deep time -- two notoriously tricky but critical aspects of learning evo-bio.

By: Christie Martin

- How did you use this material?
I read through the material to assess my knowledge of evolution.

- Did you augment the material?
No

- In which courses or programs did you use the material?
I have not yet used the material, but it may come in handy in future years.

- Clarity
Yes, the writing was very clear and understandable.

- Consistency
Yes, the material is well-presented. The level is appropriate for educators, and there are links to explanations of basic terms.

- Content Errors
No

- Interface
The only problem was navigating back to the main page was not easy. It would have been nice to have a link on each page that would connect back to the main page.

- Suggested Changes
The link back to the main page, as detailed in "Interface."

- Exemplary Features
--Easy to read
--Comprehensive
--To the point

- How would you recommend using this material?
The material is a great brush-up for teachers who might have forgotten the major points on evolution. Students could use the material as a resource in addition to their textbook.

- What knowledge and skills do you need?
All you need are basic computer skills to use the material. Some of the vocabulary may be a challenge for young, or students who are just learning about evolution.

- Is the material appropriate?
I would say this material is appropriate for professionals, and older students in high school. There are many graphics that would help visual learners.

- Did using the material lead to successful or identifiable outcomes?
The principles of genetics within evolution are often hard to grasp, but this material was clear and used appropriate examples.

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