Hands-On Laboratory Simulation of Evolution
2014 ◽
Vol 76
(2)
◽
pp. 132-136
◽
Keyword(s):
Evolutionary theory is the foundation of the biological sciences, yet conveying it to General Biology students often presents a challenge, especially at larger institutions where student numbers in foundation courses can exceed several hundred per lecture section. We present a pedagogically sound exercise that utilizes a series of simple and inexpensive simulations to convey the concept of evolution through mutation and natural selection. Questions after each simulation expand student comprehension; a class discussion encourages advanced thinking on mutation and speciation. A final paper requires students to synthesize their learning by summarizing selected papers on these topics. A grading rubric for the papers is included.
2017 ◽
Vol 79
(2)
◽
pp. 128-134
◽
2021 ◽
Vol 1835
(1)
◽
pp. 012033