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This chapter uses an invitation to inquiry strategy to answer the question, What is natural selection? The students are engaged by a problem of a farmer trying to eliminate flies from a barn. Students explore reasons…
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The lesson, in this chapter, begins with the concept of species. Students have a general understanding of what species are. They know, for example, that an evergreen and an oak tree are two different types (i.e.,…
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Where Do Variations Come From?
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This chapter begins with students observing genetic variations within a population they know well: their own populations. They confront the question, How can you explain the variations? The EVO DVD provides an overview…
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What Role Does Cooperation Play?
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The lesson, in this chapter, begins by asking students to think of a situation where they both compete and cooperate. They then identify a team sport such as basketball or volleyball to explore the theme of cooperation…
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What Is a Brief History of Life?
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Most students have problems with the scale of geologic and evolutionary time. This lesson helps students understand the scale of geologic time and the evolution of life. Students try to figure out something within their…
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The lesson, in this chapter, begins with students sharing with one another their views about evolution. The EVO DVD presents the controversy. Students then write one paragraph titled “Biological Evolution: What Is the…
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This lesson centers on three ideas—randomness, patterns, and purpose—as they relate to natural phenomenon in general and biological evolution in particular. As these are relatively complex ideas, the lesson uses…
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Early Memories and the Nature Connection
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In this chapter the author reveals his early memories of nature. These events taught the author that connecting with nature entails not only admiration of its beauty and complexity, but also understanding and respect of…
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In the final chapter, the author concludes that now, more than ever before, we need a deepening concern for the well-being of others, not only those within the circle of our relatives and friends or the group to which…
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Goals of an Ecological Approach
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Living systems are complex, thus tampering with them calls for great care. The “first, do no harm” principle should be paramount. Through chain reactions and unexpected interactions, widespread and sometimes…
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Developing Awareness and Exciting Interest
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This chapter offers many examples of effective programs and approaches that can help restore and expand ecological connections—among them gardens planted and tended by the students, nature field trips, and other outdoor…
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Learning From Successful Cooperative Models
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Since some schools lack even a modest representation of free-living animal and plant life, it is important that school districts consider giving high priority to the establishment of cooperative off-campus teaching and…
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Listening In on a Naturalist’s Experiences
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Field trips that focus primarily on wild nature are one of the quickest ways to start the nature-bonding process. The chapter details a field trip the author conducted in which he used a hands-on approach to get…
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The High Cost of Ecological Illiteracy
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In this chapter, the author considers three major educational impediments that must be remedied to get us to a harmonious relationship with nature. They are (1) isolation of ecology from mainstream education, (2…
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Hopeful Prospects: A Historic Message That Almost Succeeded
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The problems are interrelated and may seem insurmountable, but they can and must be resolved. Historic and recent efforts show the way to a positive outcome are explored in this chapter.
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