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Borgerding, Lisa A. – Science Educator, 2012
High school biology teachers face many challenges as they teach evolution. State standards for evolution may provide support for sound evolution instruction. This study attempts to build upon previous work by investigating teachers' views of evolution standards and their evolution practices in a state where evolution standards have been…
Descriptors: Evidence, Evolution, State Standards, Genetics
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Bizzo, Neilo Marco Vincenzo – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Reports results of interviews and tests carried out with students after they had been taught the topic of evolution. Different interpretations of Charles Darwin's theories are also analyzed. Results revealed that students show a poor understanding of evolutionary theories. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Evolution
Bershad, Carol – 2001
This teacher's guide was developed to assist teachers in the use of multimedia resources for the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) program, "Evolution." Each unit uses an inquiry-based approach to meet the National Science Education Standards. Units include: (1) "What is the Nature of Science?"; (2) "Who Was Charles Darwin?"; (3) "What is the…
Descriptors: Biology, Evolution, High Schools, Inquiry
Cavanagh, Sean – Education Week, 2005
The theory of evolution, pioneered most famously by Charles Darwin, posits that humans and other living creatures have descended from common ancestors over time through a process of random mutation and natural selection. It is widely considered to be a pillar of modern biology. Over the past year, however, public education has been roiled by…
Descriptors: Evolution, Science Tests, Test Content, Public Schools
A Course in Evolutionary Biology: Engaging Students in the "Practice" of Evolution. Research Report.
Passmore, Cynthia; Stewart, James – 2000
Recent education reform documents emphasize the need for students to develop a rich understanding of evolution's power to integrate knowledge of the natural world. This paper describes a nine-week high school course designed to help students understand evolutionary biology by engaging them in developing, elaborating, and using Charles Darwin's…
Descriptors: Biology, Evolution, High Schools, Instructional Materials
Girard, M. Phyllis – 1981
One in a series of booklets on instructional units for gifted students, the document centers on drama for high school students. Objectives of the interdisciplinary course include increased awareness of the dramatist's role in society and greater sensitivity to the creative process. An introductory section examines the major differences between…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Drama, Gifted, High Schools