Part of a semester (4-6 weeks)
In this activity, students will review and link the molecular, cellular and genetics knowledge to evolution.
Students try to link molecular mechanics and genetics to phenotype changes in Pocket Mice, and how these traits play an instrumental role in defining natural selection, population genetics, and speciation
This interrupted case study is covered in six classes that span over a period of 4-5 weeks, where the first three classes are review modules that serve as a basis for the core of the case study that is mainly covered in the latter three classes.
The three review modules utilize Just in Time ...
Read More +In this activity, students will review and link the molecular, cellular and genetics knowledge to evolution.
Students try to link molecular mechanics and genetics to phenotype changes in Pocket Mice, and how these traits play an instrumental role in defining natural selection, population genetics, and speciation
This interrupted case study is covered in six classes that span over a period of 4-5 weeks, where the first three classes are review modules that serve as a basis for the core of the case study that is mainly covered in the latter three classes.
The three review modules utilize Just in Time Teaching strategy. Students prepare for these modules by studying the relevant chapters before entering to the classroom. Each module is based on the preceding one, which helps students grasp how these different aspects in Biology tie together and to see the big picture.
In the classroom, students work in groups to answer series of questions that cover different aspects in the case study. The questions are presented as short and long answer style. Students will not have the time to finish the questions during the class time, so they will be given the answers and are encouraged to work on them on their own and ask questions if they have any.
Published: 14/08/2019
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