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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__ Science Standards Origin of Life, Geologic Time Systematics, Tree Thinking, Phylogenetics Driving Forces of Evolution (Mutation, Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow) Online/Comuputer-Based Evolution Simulations Molecular Evolution Case Studies Biodiversity/Biogeography Human Evolution "Evidence for Evolution, and Common Misconceptions" Evolution Education Resources iPad/iPhone Apps

__Resources Shared by the Workshop Participants__ Books we like Online resources we like

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**Science Standards** 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 [|National Science Standards] BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
 * The development of the theory of evolution by natural selection as related to the scientific process
 * The hypotheses about the evolution of the first living things
 * The evidence for the change of organisms over time – both fossil and biochemical evidence
 * The steps in the theory of natural selection
 * The current evidence for evolution seen in antibiotic and pesticide resistance
 * The history of classification systems
 * The changing nature of classification systems related to new understandings about the evolutionary relatedness of organisms
 * The differences and similarities between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
 * The characteristics that are similar and different among the Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals
 * The use of dichotomous keys in classifying organisms
 * Species evolve over time. Evolution is the consequence of the interactions of (1) the potential for a species to increase its numbers, (2) the genetic variability of offspring due to mutation and recombination of genes, (3) a finite supply of the resources required for life, and (4) the ensuring selection by the environment of those offspring better able to survive and leave offspring
 * The great diversity of organisms is the result of more than 3.5 billion years of evolution that has filled every available niche with life forms.
 * Natural selection and its evolutionary consequences provide a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms, as well as for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.
 * The millions of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms that live on earth today are related by descent from common ancestors.
 * Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related. Organisms are classified into a hierarchy of groups and subgroups based on similarities which reflect their evolutionary relationships. Species is the most fundamental unit of classification.

NC Essential Standards (Extended) [] AP Biology Curriculum Framework [] Common Core State Standards []

--- **Origin of Life, Geologic Time** Workshop PPT:



[|Geological/Paleontological Patterns] - From ENSI [|Timeline -]From John Kyrk



--- **Systematics, Tree Thinking, Phylogenetics**

Workshop PPT:



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.
 * The evidence for the change of organisms over time – both fossil and biochemical evidence
 * The history of classification systems
 * The changing nature of classification systems related to new understandings about the evolutionary relatedness of organisms
 * The differences and similarities between eukaryotes and prokaryotes
 * The characteristics that are similar and different among the Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals
 * The millions of different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms that live on earth today are related by descent from common ancestors.
 * Biological classifications are based on how organisms are related. Organisms are classified into a hierarchy of groups and subgroups based on similarities which reflect their evolutionary relationships. Species is the most fundamental unit of classification.

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. [|Understanding Phylogenies] From Understanding Evolution A web based resource for exploring this concept. Also links to related information and activities. [|What did T. rex taste like?] From Understanding Evolution [|Classification, Hierarchy, Relationships] Evolution and the Nature of Science Insitute (ENSI) A collection of papers and activities to explore this concept. [|Travels in the Tree of Life] 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 [|Systematics] Presentation by Brian Wiegmann is available under video clips. [|Tree of Life] A collection of information about life on earth including biodiversity and phylogenetics. Check out the Treehouses for classroom activities. [|Interactive Tree of Life] 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) []

--- **Driving Forces of Evolution (Mutation, Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow)** **Sexual Selection**

Jory's Workshop PPT on "Driving Forces of Evolution":



Jason's Workshop PPT on "Sexual Selection"



Jory's Workshop PPT on "Natural Selection vs. Sexual Selection"



NC State Science Standards National Science Standards [|EvoDots] 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: [|Selection] [|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 [|Predation] [|Population change] 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 [|Adaptation] [|Deep Time] [|Coping with Climate Change] An Evo in the News story and podcast from Understanding Evolution and NESCent
 * The steps in the theory of natural selection
 * The current evidence for evolution seen in antibiotic and pesticide resistance
 * Species evolve over time. Evolution is the consequence of the interactions of (1) the potential for a species to increase its numbers, (2) the genetic variability of offspring due to mutation and recombination of genes, (3) a finite supply of the resources required for life, and (4) the ensuring selection by the environment of those offspring better able to survive and leave offspring
 * Natural selection and its evolutionary consequences provide a scientific explanation for the fossil record of ancient life forms, as well as for the striking molecular similarities observed among the diverse species of living organisms.

--- **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) - [] Teaching Hardy-Weinberg and Population Genetics Using a Spreadsheet - [] From PhET at the University of Colorado - []

--- **Molecular Evolution**

Josh Martin's Workshop PPT on Molecular Evolution:



Julie Urban's Workshop PPT on "DNA Sequencing Technology and its Application in Evolution Research"



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. [|Aipotu] A computer simulation linking genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology and evolution. [|Avida ED] A computer simulation of evolutionary processes. From Understanding Evolution: [|Variation] [|Irish Potato Famine] [|Cheating Cheetahs Prosper] [|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.
 * The steps in the theory of natural selection
 * Species evolve over time. Evolution is the consequence of the interactions of (1) the potential for a species to increase its numbers, (2) the genetic variability of offspring due to mutation and recombination of genes, (3) a finite supply of the resources required for life, and (4) the ensuring selection by the environment of those offspring better able to survive and leave offspring

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**Case Studies**

[|EVO-ED (Case Studies for Evolution)] DNA to Darwin - Case Studies in Evolution [|National Center for Case Study in Teaching Science] Natural Selection at Work: A Case Study (From the Understanding Evolution website) [|Investigative Case Based Learning] [|The Habitable Planet] ---

**Biodiversity/Biogeography**

NC State Science Standards National Science Standards [|Lemur Center] Wikipedia on [|Lemurs] and [|Lemur species] [|Where did all of Madagascar's species come from?] An Evo in the News story and podcast ---
 * The development of the theory of evolution by natural selection as related to the scientific process
 * The changing nature of classification systems related to new understandings about the evolutionary relatedness of organisms
 * The great diversity of organisms is the result of more than 3.5 billion years of evolution that has filled every available niche with life forms.

**Human Evolution** [|"Changing Humans in a Changing Environment"] - NESCent 2011 NABT Symposium [|Geological/Paleontological Patterns] From ENSI ---

**"Misconceptions of Evolution"**
 * Evidence of Evolution**

Jason's Workshop PPT on "Common Misconceptions of Evolution"



Robin's Workshop PPT on "Evidence for Evolution"



[|The National Center for Science Education] "[|Evolution: 24 Myths and Misconceptions]" - An article from the April, 2008 issue of New Scientist Evolution and Society [|Voices for Evolution] From NCSE [|Jean DeSaix's presentation] [|Jean DeSaix's reference on misconceptions, concept inventories and remedies]

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**Evolution Education Resources**

Jory's Workshop PPT on "Evolution Education Resources from NESCent"



[|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 [] [|Teaching Evolution] [|Introduction to Evolution] [|Evolution Survey] From ENSI General Resources From NESCent:

[|Curriculum Resources] [|NABT Evolution Symposium] [|NESCent/Understanding Evolution "Evolution in the News" Archive] Other Great Resources: [|Evolution: Education and Outreach] [|Understanding Science] [|Evolution in the News stories and podcasts] [|Understanding Evolution] [|MERLOT] [|HHMI BioInteractive] [|PBS Evolution Series] [|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. [|PBS 'Your Inner Fish' 3-Part Series]

--- iPad/iPhone Apps [|iNaturalist.org] Teach With Your iPad --- **Books we like...** 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

--- **Online resources we like...**