Evolution
Processes by which organisms are changed over time
Evolution is the process by which organisms change over time. Mutations produce genetic variation in populations, and the environment interacts with this variation to select those individuals best adapted to their surroundings. The best-adapted individuals leave behind more offspring than less well-adapted individuals. Given enough time, one species may evolve into many others.
Materials for Evolution
Animation
Understanding Evolution
Description: Information and animations for understanding genetic variation
- Source: The University of California Museum of Paleontology, and the Regents of University of California
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- URL: http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evo_17
Understanding Genetics
Description: A short interactive activity on gene conservation
- Source: The Tech Museum of Innovation
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- URL: http://www.thetech.org/genetics/common.php
Articles/Research
Evolution
Description: Introduction to evolution with links for finding further detailed information
- Source: Nature Education
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- URL: http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/evolution-13228138
Evolution Education - Understanding and Teaching the Science of Evolution
Description: Information on evolution and related topics
- Source: National Center for Science Education
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- URL: http://ncse.com/evolution
The New Genetics - Life's Genetic Tree
Description: Information from a science education booklet that covers evolutionary biology, SNPs, model organisms, circadian rhythms, bioinformatics, and gene sequencing
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/thenewgenetics/chapter3.html
Games
Do You Want To Be an Evolutionary Biologist
Description: An interactive trivia game testing your knowledge of evolutionary biology
- Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences
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- URL: http://publications.nigms.nih.gov/findings/feb09/games/evolution.html
Evolution in Action
Description: A game on natural selection and evolution
- Source: WGBH Educational Foundation
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- URL: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/evolution-action.html
Interactive Tutorials
Variation, Selection, & Time
Description: Videos, interactive tutorials, and articles on natural selection and genetic variation
- Source: Genetics Science Learning Center at the University of Utah
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- URL: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/variation/
Labs & Experiments
Exploring Mutant Organisms
Description: An evolution and genetic diversity virtual laboratory experiment
- Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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- URL: http://labcenter.dnalc.org/labs/mutantorganisms/mutantorganisms_d.html
Lesson Guides/Lesson Plans
Evolution and Medicine
Description: Lesson plans on how evolution informs human health, biomedical problems, and disease treatment
- Source: National Institutes of Health
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- URL: http://science.education.nih.gov/customers.nsf/hsevolution.htm
