In this engaging introduction to biological evolution, students travel to Earth's ancient past to see what the world was like and how life has changed. Evolution is the single most powerful concept in the life sciences. It is the big idea that ties the complexities of life together. Life through Time enables teachers to introduce this huge subject in a concrete, hands-on, minds-on manner. This rich and extensive unit uses a variety of activities that have proven to be very popular with students, including building erupting ...
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In this engaging introduction to biological evolution, students travel to Earth's ancient past to see what the world was like and how life has changed. Evolution is the single most powerful concept in the life sciences. It is the big idea that ties the complexities of life together. Life through Time enables teachers to introduce this huge subject in a concrete, hands-on, minds-on manner. This rich and extensive unit uses a variety of activities that have proven to be very popular with students, including building erupting model volcanoes, examining fossils and bones, creating dioramas with plastic animals, and observing living animals and plants.As they move through the activities, students are able to observe the changes in life structures and behaviors, from the simple to the complex, over large chunks of time. Much like working an intricate puzzle, students fit together smaller ideas, such as the relationship between form and function in organisms, to larger, overarching concepts such as life's expansion into a terrestrial environment. Life through Time is replete with illustrations, fold-out color posters, and photographs, provided to enrich the activities. Life through Time was teacher-tested in classrooms nationwide to deepen the educational content and ensure that all teachers can be successful presenting the activities. The unit is complete with extensive background information, student readings, literature suggestions, and helpful class management tips.Kevin Beals has authored or coauthored some of the most popular guides in the GEMS series, including Mystery Festival, Messages from Space, and Environmental Detectives. When he's not developingeducational activities or conducting professional development workshops for teachers, you can find him on stage with the popular science education rock band The Bungee Jumpin' Cows.Also available: Mystery Festival PB $25.50, 0-924886-10-2 o CUSA
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