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Peer reviewedDarley, W. Marshall – American Biology Teacher, 1990
Major differences between plants and animals are presented. Discussed are autotrophs and heterotrophs, plant growth and development, gas exchange, the evolution of plants, ecosystem components, the alleged inferiority of plants, and fungi. (CW)
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Classification, College Science
Peer reviewedPearson, Lorentz C. – American Biology Teacher, 1988
Summarizes recent findings that help in understanding how evolution has brought about the diversity of plant life that presently exists. Discusses basic concepts of evolution, diversity and classification, the three-line hypothesis of plant evolution, the origin of fungi, and the geologic time table. Included are 31 references. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Botany, Classification, College Science
Peer reviewedLattin, John D. – American Biology Teacher, 1976
Suggests classroom projects for investigating the diversity of insects. (LS)
Descriptors: Classification, Entomology, Evolution, Instruction
Peer reviewedLaferriere, Joseph E. – American Biology Teacher, 1989
The concept of paraphyly is defined and its importance in the teaching of evolution and taxonomy is discussed. Examples are included to illustrate this concept. A list of 14 references is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Classification, College Science
Peer reviewedDolph, Gary E.; Dolph, Laura L. – Science Teacher, 1990
Described is an activity where students prepare high-quality fossil specimens to demonstrate the theory of evolution. The technique needed for fossil removal, the geologic and paleoclimatic setting, and the fish morphology are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Classification, Evolution, Laboratory Procedures
Download full textWorld Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC. – 2003
This document features a lesson plan in which genetic traits are identified and classified using a genetic wheel by playing several different games that introduce genetic diversity and highlight why it is important within populations. Samples of instruction and assessment are included. (KHR)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Biodiversity, Biology, Classification
Hunter, Scott; Watthews, Thomas – 1986
This syllabus has been developed as an alternative to Regents biology and is intended for the average student who could benefit from an introductory biology course. It is divided into seven major units dealing with, respectively: (1) similarities among living things; (2) human biology (focusing on nutrition, transport, respiration, excretion, and…
Descriptors: Biology, Classification, Course Descriptions, Ecology
Los Angeles Unified School District, CA. Office of Secondary Instruction. – 1987
This course of study is aligned with the California State Science Framework and provides students the biology content needed to become scientifically literate and prepared for post-secondary science education. The course of study is divided into four sections. The first section provides an overview of the course and includes a course description,…
Descriptors: Animals, Biology, Botany, Classification
