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Petto, Andrew J. – Reports of the National Center for Science Education, 1998
Describes the use of a creationist-derived lesson plan in a nonmajor zoology class to demonstrate students' grasp of scientific concepts and principles. (WRM)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Biology, Creationism, Evolution
Armstrong, Peter; Ransick, Kristi; Rosene, Dale; Sammons, James – 2002
The guide presents lesson plans from "NOVA" which targets middle school and junior high school students and meet the National Science Education Standards. Lessons include: (1) "Neanderthals on Trial"; (2) "Fireworks"; (3) "Secrets, Lies and Atomic Spies"; (4) "Bioterror"; (5) "The Missing…
Descriptors: Biology, Broadcast Television, Evolution, Intermediate Grades

Laferriere, 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

Bortone, Stephen A. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
Presents a model for teaching the principles of evolution. The model presents three major factors that direct changes and affect an individual's fitness. Uses and adaptations of the model are suggested. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Biological Influences, Biology, College Science, Evolution