ERIC Number: EJ884160
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Feb
Pages: 6
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The Power of Natural Selection: A Guided Investigation of Three Case Studies
Beachly, William
American Biology Teacher, v72 n2 p104-109 Feb 2010
I describe a quantitative approach to three case studies in evolution that can be used to challenge college freshmen to explore the power of natural selection and ask questions that foster a deeper understanding of its operation and relevance. Hemochromatosis, the peppered moth, and hominid cranial capacity are investigated with a common algebraic formula that illustrates the application of mathematics in biology.
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Case Studies, Mathematics, Biology, Science Instruction, Evolution, Teaching Methods, College Instruction, College Science, Entomology, Brain, Genetic Disorders, Genetics
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Language: English
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