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In this interactive activity, learners analyze seashells to explore phylogeny and evolution. Learners identify similar and dissimilar seashells to create a phylogenetic tree. The Teacher Guide includes pre-activity video clip suggestions and a pre-activity sorting exercise. The Teacher Guide also includes instructions on how learners can draw a phylogenetic tree instead of using the online interactive.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Computer with internet access
- Shell cards (optional)
- Drawing pen/paper, whiteboard/marker, masking tape, or string (optional)
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
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Earth's History
- Fossils
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Earth's History
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Classification
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Ecology
- Populations
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Evolution
- Evidence for Evolution
- History of Life
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Algebra
- Patterns
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Algebra
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Collecting
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- read
- use keyboard
- use mouse
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 2010