Abstract
This chapter provides support for the teaching on variation and evolution to students of 14-16 years. It is intended for newly-qualified science teachers, experienced teachers of biology or chemistry or physics teachers who have to teach biology, or a student training to be a teacher.
The chapter covers:
• Student’s likely Previous knowledge
• A suggested Teaching sequence with activities necessary to cover basic biology
• Advice about students’ misconceptions, common problems with individual activities, and safety issues
• Further activities that develop the students’ understanding of the topic
• Enhancement ideas that relate the science to everyday contexts and provide new ideas for experienced teachers
• Suggestions for using ICT
Translated title of the contribution | Variation and Evolution |
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Original language | English |
Title of host publication | Teaching Secondary Biology 2nd Edition |
Editors | MJ Reiss |
Publisher | Association for Science Education |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |