The Evolution Lab
The Evolution Lab is an interactive resource that allows students to build phylogenetic trees using evidence like fossils, biogeography, and DNA similarities. It also features an interactive tree of life to explore shared ancestry. This resource is best suited as an introduction to an evolution unit, requiring students to have prior knowledge of DNA structure.
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2026年3月18日
学科与领域
biology · evolution-biodiversity
年级范围
九年级（高一）–十二年级（高四）
页面类型
Tool
简介
The Evolution Lab Overview
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Resource Details:
- Source: NOVA Labs
- Target Audience: Grades 9-12
- Time Commitment: 3 hours
- Recommended Use: Introductory activity for an evolution unit.
- Prerequisites: Students should understand the structure of DNA.
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Lab Components:
- Part 1: Building phylogenetic trees using evidence such as fossils, biogeography, and DNA similarities.
- Part 2: Exploring an interactive "tree of life" to trace shared ancestry among various species.
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Key Educational Topics:
- History of Life: Common ancestry and the evolution of present-day species from earlier ones.
- Evidence of Evolution: The role of the fossil record, biological diversity, and DNA sequence similarities in documenting evolutionary history.
- Mechanisms of Evolution: Natural selection, genetic drift, genetic variation, and the impact of inherited characteristics on survival and reproduction.
- Speciation: The process of lineage splitting, often driven by geographic isolation.
- Scientific Methodology: Using phylogenies and cladograms as hypotheses to represent evolutionary relationships based on multiple lines of evidence.
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Aligned Disciplinary Core Ideas (NGSS):
- LS3.B: Variation of Traits
- LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity
- LS4.B: Natural Selection
- LS4.C: Adaptation
- LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
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