Ecology and Evolution (7-9)

Contact Information

Phone: 800-722-6782

Street Address: 1840 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22201-3000

Last Updated: 11-21-2004

Reviewer Comments

General Content
"Excellent use of the Galapagos Islands to describe ecological principles."

"A good supplement to evolution (readings, etc.)."

Presentation
Clear blackline masters.

Pedagogy
"Great labs and good tie-in with history."

"Provides for higher level skills."

"Excellent assessment rubric."

Teacher Usability
"An excellent resource."

"SciLinks connects to NSTA."

Focus on Communities
"Does not mention human influences, but the author states this was not his intent."

"Does not address the bigger picture of global natural and [built] communities."

EE Program/Resource ss Details

Provided by: National Science Teachers Association

Description: A nine-week unit, Ecology and Evolution, Islands of Change (2000, 210 p.) investigates these two biological processes using the Galapagos Islands as a case study. Nineteen activities for grades 5—8 examine the environmental forces that influence interactions between organisms (Galapagos finch, Galapagos giant tortoise, cacti, flightless cormorant and marine iguana, for example) and potentially lead to change. Geologic history, human history on the Galapagos, plate tectonics, ocean currents, climate diversity, weather patterns, island biodiversity, introduced species, classification, isolation and adaptation, and natural selection are among the topics covered. Activities are aligned with the National Science Education Standards.

Web Address: http://www.nsta.org/

Program/Resource Type: Curriculum

Audience Served: 5, 6, 7, 8

Cost: $24.95

EE Focus: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Ecosystems-General, Ecosystems-Coast/Marine, Endangered Species, Plants & Animals, Water

Academic Focus: History/Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary

Counties Served: Statewide

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