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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Advanced Placement Biology

Goal 6: The learner will develop an understanding of the unity and diversity of life.

Objective 6.01. Analyze evolutionary patterns.

  • Examine DNA analysis.
  • Examine biochemical analysis.
  • Examine morphological research.

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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
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