Evolution Examined

AUDIENCE
Grades 7-10

STANDARDS SUPPORTED
NCCRS-Science: SC.6.9.3; SC.7.8.4; SC.8.9.4; SC.8.10.5; SC.HS.10.5
NGSS: MS-LS1; MS-LS2; MS-LS4; HS-LS4

PROGRAM DURATION
45 minutes

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Dig into the theory of evolution. Investigate current research. Discover how evolution applies to you and the environment around us. Hear from graduate students and their studies on evolution. And try to sing like a fly. Evolution Examined reinforces the main concepts of evolution: variation, inheritance, selection, and time by investigating current research with real scientists.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This live interactive program utilizes our Explore Evolution gallery and includes engaging activities and interaction with studies on finches, flies, and viruses. It truly is evolution explored!

We use classroom volunteers to explore how evolution applies to our personal lives and the environment around us. Arachnids at night and sparrows by day will be highlighted by several University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate students as they share how they are studying evolution in their work today.

To deepen the learning, we encourage participants to complete a variety of activities prior to the Virtual Learning Program. Instructions will be sent upon registration.

KIT
Kits included with a Virtual Learning Program are mailed to you prior to the scheduled virtual. The cost for return shipping is included in the program fee.  A pre-paid shipping label will be included in the kit.

Book Virus and the Whale with a variety of activities
Diatom activity with microscope slides
Whale investigation

TEACHER FEEDBACK
“The VFT showed more evidence and provided an expert voice to the information. It built on what I had taught in the class and enhanced the learning with more evidence and support.”  7th Grade Science Teacher, Lexington, NE

“The virtual learning program is awesome!  My students and I thoroughly enjoyed the VFT and all the activities.” High School Biology Teacher, Bridgeport, NE