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ERIC Number: EJ523661
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
A Gambler's Model of Natural Selection.
Nolan, Michael J.; Ostrovsky, David S.
American Biology Teacher, v58 n5 p300-02 May 1996
Presents an activity that highlights the mechanism and power of natural selection. Allows students to think in terms of modeling a biological process and instills an appreciation for a mathematical approach to biological problems. (JRH)
Descriptors: Biology, Educational Games, Evolution, Higher Education, Models, Problem Solving, Science Activities, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Natural Selection