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| Subject keyword(s) | Adaptations, Astronomy, Biological classification, Biological evolution, Biology, Earth and space science, Earth science, Ecology, Ecology, Forestry and Agriculture, Evolution, Geology, Geoscience, Life Science, Life science, Natural history, Natural selection, Paleontology, Physical sciences, Science, Space Science, Space sciences, Teaching strategies |
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search | glossary | home Teaching materials Evolution is essential to our curriculum and to scientific literacy. Imagine teaching social science without teaching history; students would lack perspective on events going on today. Similarly, to understand the big picture of biology, students need to understand life on Earth in terms of its history and its future the changing life forms and ecosystems that have arisen and changed over billions of years, as well as the mechanisms that have brought about those changes. The Understanding Evolution project aims to help instructors develop student understanding of: Basic evolutionary patterns and processes Evolutionary theory's ability to explain phenomena across the many subdisciplines of biology The many applications of evolutionary theory, both in solving real world problems and in scientific research The evidence supporting evolutionary theory As is true of any subject, to teach evolution successfully, teachers need to be prepared with a conceptual understanding of the topic and with effective curricular strategies. Teachers that develop a depth of knowledge beyond what is actually expected of students will be able to confidently adjust instruction in response to students' needs and inquiries. This is particularly true in the teaching of evolution, where students' questions can be numerous and challenging. We've assembled a variety of resources to help you increase student understanding of evolution. To improve your own content knowledge, explore Evolution 101 and our resource library. To prepare yourself with lesson plans, teaching tips, and pedagogical strategies, visit a Teacher's Lounge or explore the all-level resources listed below and to the right. Teachers' lounges: Grades K-2 teachers' lounge Grades 3-5 teachers' lounge Grades 6-8 teachers' lounge Grades 9-12 teachers' lounge Undergraduate instructors lounge All-level resources: Guide to Evo 101 - Educate yourself about basic evolutionary biology. Conceptual framework - Identify age-appropriate learning goals for your students with this chart of conceptual understandings regarding evolution aligned across grade levels. Teaching materials database - Get lessons, activities, readers, videos, and more. Image library - Find educational images to use in lectures and on handouts. Dealing with objections to evolution - Prepare yourself to handle difficult classroom situations. Correcting misconceptions - Learn about common student misconceptions so you can help correct them. Guide to Evo 101 Conceptual framework Teaching resource database Image library Dealing with objections to evolution Correcting misconceptions Home | About | Copyright | Credits | Contact | Subscribe | Translations Read how others have recognized the Understanding Evolution website.