ERIC Number: EJ921632
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Publication Date: 2011-Feb
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Modeling Natural Selection
Bogiages, Christopher A.; Lotter, Christine
Science Teacher, v78 n2 p34-40 Feb 2011
In their research, scientists generate, test, and modify scientific models. These models can be shared with others and demonstrate a scientist's understanding of how the natural world works. Similarly, students can generate and modify models to gain a better understanding of the content, process, and nature of science (Kenyon, Schwarz, and Hug 2008). This article serves as a how-to guide for integrating model-based inquiry (MBI) and wikis into a biology unit on natural selection. Students learn about the content and process of science through modeling activities (Windschitl 2008; Neilson, Campbell, and Allred 2010) and building wikis. (Contains 3 figures and lists 10 online resources.)
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Biology, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientists, Models, Evolution, Web Sites, Editing, Collaborative Writing, Formative Evaluation, Summative Evaluation, Science Teachers, Inquiry
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Language: English
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