Evolution through Place

Bennett Wong ED 681 UAF

VS

Creamer’s Field Migratory Bird Refuge

Tree of Life

Unit introduction

• Nature Walk/ Inquiry

• Life History of Creamer’s Field

• Darwin vs. Lamarck

• Tree of Life

• Evolution debate and communication

Nature Journal

Nature Walk & Inquiry

• Observation of local fauna/ flora

• Develop creative and scientific evidence of adaptations

• Introduce the term of evolution through conversation

Life History at Creamer’s Field

• Local professionals

• Engage into conversations with professionals

• Review, refine

Darwin vs. Lamarck

• Understand the difference between the two theories

• Natural selection

• Three species will be documented per student, with one exemplifying most interesting adaptations.

Tree of Life

• Species will be studied through PCR

• Database of genetic database will be introduced

• Students will develop their own Tree

Evolution Debate and Communication

• Debate on evolved traits

• Appreciate local fauna and flora through introduction of amazing traits relevant to locale

• Team appoint leader to defend evolution of their species.