Learning Exercise

Evolution and Genetics concept mapping

The students will construct a concept map which indicates the most important elements of evolution. They should include, but are not limited to, the structure of DNA being related to the genetic inheritance, gene variation, natural selection, and mutations.

Course: High School/middle school General Biology

Material:: DNA from the Beginning
Date last modified:: November 21, 2004
Created by:: angela landsman
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DNA from the Beginning

DNA from the Beginning is an animated tutorial on DNA, genes and heredity. The science behind each concept is explained... see more

Material Type:: Simulation
Author:: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
User Rating:: 5 stars

Exercise

Disciplines

Requirements

Know how to construct an effective concept map.

Topics

Evolution involving: dna structure, gene variation, natural selection, mutations

Learning Objectives

The student will be able to: 1) explain how eveolution relates to genetics, 2) define natural selection and its function 3) explain how DNA as a whole (structure, function) is related to evolution, 4) explain how mutations effect evolution