Evolutionary Technology: Using Google Earth, Cyber Databases, and Geotagged Photos to Enhance Students' Scientific Practices and Understanding of Darwin's Theory of Evolution

by: Shiang-Kwei Wang, Hui-Yin Hsu, and Jean Posada

Use the latest information and communication technology to explore evolution a world away.

Topics

Adaptations Analyzing data Asking questions Classifying Collecting data Communicating Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Life Science ENCdl Evolution Experimenting Hypothesizing Interpreting data Life Science LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity LS4.B: Natural Selection LS4.C: Adaptation LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans LS4: Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity Measuring Natural selection Observing Predicting Science and Engineering Practices Science as Inquiry Science Focus Science process skills Scientific habits of mind SEP1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems SEP3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations SEP4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data SEP5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking SEP8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS Using technology

Details

Type Journal ArticlePub Date 2/1/2014Stock # ss14_037_06_37Volume 037Issue 06

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Susan German (Hallsville, MO)
Susan German (Hallsville, MO)

Great article that integrates technology

The article seamlessly integrates technology while have students learn the concept of evolution. Using Google Earth, a free technology, is great in the classroom. An easy modification if y... See More

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