Standard Course of Study :: Advanced Placement Biology

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Woodworms: A study of natural selection: A study of natural selection and the evolutionary process through the use of a fictitious species, toothus pickii.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By B. Carl Rush.

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The human role in dog evolution: This lesson asks students to investigate and think carefully about the human role in the domestication and evolution of ancient and modern dog breeds. Students will explore the relationship between wolves and dogs, the reasons why dogs have been bred, and... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

The history of evolutionary theory: The goal of this Science NetLinks lesson is for students to have the opportunity to examine how evolution has been scientifically explained historically. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Genographic: Permanent markers: In this Xpeditions lesson, one of a multi-part unit on the Genographic Project, students review background information about the basics of DNA and chromosomal structure. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–11 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Genographic's legacy: Preservation and projections: In this Xpeditions lesson, one of a multi-part unit on the Genographic Project, students consider ways in which the project is impacted by scientific and technological advances, including those in life sciences, communications, and transportation. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Connecting the dots: Genographic's markers in context: In this Xpeditions lesson, one of a multi-part unit on the Genographic Project, students examine markers of human migration, uncovered by such fields as archaeology, paleontology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and history. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Comparing theories: Lamarck and Darwin: This Science NetLinks lesson provides an opportunity for students to compare the theories of two historically important evolutionary scientists: Jean Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin. In this lesson, students explore the basic principles behind Darwin's... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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