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ERIC Number: EJ471574
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-7685
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A Simple Model to Think about the Evolutionary Rate in Macroevolution.
Marco, Oscar Barbera
American Biology Teacher, v55 n7 p424-29 Oct 1993
Presents a simple model that can help students think about evolution and better understand the gradualist and punctuationist macroevolution approaches. The model also improves instruction for concepts of mutation, selection, fitness, extinction, and origin of life. Describes an IBM computer program for instruction in these areas. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Evolution, High Schools, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Models, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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