Abstract
Evolutionary evidence is important scientific background for appreciating the theory of evolution. We describe a STEAM-based lesson plan that uses paleontological drawings and a modern evolutionary database to explore and understand fossil, morphological, and molecular evidence. Together, with a focus on arthropods and the Cambrian explosion, students experience a heuristic process common in scientific reasoning, guiding them toward practices that synthesize knowledge and invite questioning in the life sciences.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 586-595 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | American Biology Teacher |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2020 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arthropods
- Cambrian fossil
- Drawing heuristic
- Evolution
- Molecular characters
- Morphological characters
- Storytelling
- TimeTree