Об этом курсе: How are all of the species living on Earth today related? How does understanding evolutionary science contribute to our well-being? In this course, participants will learn about evolutionary relationships, population genetics, and natural and artificial selection. Participants will explore evolutionary science and learn how to integrate it into their classrooms.
Автор: American Museum of Natural History
Преподаватели: Joel Cracraft, Ph.D., Chair and Lamont Curator
Division of Vertebrate Zoology
Преподаватели: David Randle, Ph.D., Senior Manager of Professional Development
Education Department
| Выполнение | 5-8 hours/week |
| Язык | English, Субтитры: Romanian |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Course Introduction
1 видео, 3 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Course Overview
- Reading: Syllabus
- Reading: Resources
Introduction and Darwin's First Great Idea - The Tree of Life
The first module of the course introduces Charles Darwin’s revolutionary concept of a “tree of life” depicting the evolution of all life from a common ancestor; how evolutionary trees depict relationships among organisms; and how new species are formed. You will explore resources for discovering and addressing student misconceptions about evolution.
4 видео, 3 материала для самостоятельного изучения, 1 тренировочный тест
- Reading: Charles Darwin's Evidence for Evolution
- Видео: Species, Speciation, and the Tree of Life: Part 1
- Видео: Species, Speciation, and the Tree of Life: Part 2
- Reading: Thinking About Evolution: A Systematist's Perspective
- Reading: Building the Tree of Life
- Видео: Teaching Evolutionary Science
- Practice Quiz: Phylogenetic Trees Practice Quiz
Оцениваемый: Module Two Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Darwin's Second Great Idea - Adaptation via Natural Selection
You will learn about Darwin’s second breakthrough: that adaptation via natural selection is the basic mechanism of evolution. You’ll go behind the scenes with Dr. Cracraft to see how evolutionary biologists use the Museum’s collections. Lastly, you’ll choose a topic from the course and explain how to use it as empirical evidence that supports common ancestry and biological evolution.
7 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Co-Evolution: Part 1
- Видео: Co-Evolution: Part 2
- Reading: Basic Processes of Evolution
- Видео: A Visit to the Ornithology Collections
- Видео: Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards
- Видео: Building Phylogenetic Trees
- Видео: Peer-Graded Assignment: Evidence for Evolution
Оцениваемый: Module Three Quiz
Оцениваемый: Peer-Reviewed Assignment
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
The History of Life
You will learn about the role of extinction in evolution, and find out what the relatedness of major groups of living things reveals about the history of life. You’ll also watch videos of scientists at work and learn how to use them in your classroom.
4 видео, 2 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: The History of Life on Earth
- Видео: Extinction and Evolution
- Reading: What Does Evo-Devo Tell Us About Evolution?
- Видео: Science Bulletins: Evolution in Action
- Видео: Using Science Stories to Teach Evolution
Оцениваемый: Module Four Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Human Evolution
This module explores the rich variety of hominids on the tree of life, along with how and when different human species - including Homo sapiens - migrated around the world. You’ll also learn strategies for teaching evolution in culturally diverse classrooms.
4 видео, 3 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: H. neanderthalensis, H. sapiens and the Peopling of the World
- Reading: From Apes to Humans
- Reading: Human Evolution and the Emergence of Our Species
- Reading: How Evolution Saves Lives and Promotes Prosperity
- Видео: Science Bulletins: Expedition Rusinga
- Видео: Teaching Evolution
Оцениваемый: Module Five Quiz
Course Conclusion
1 видео, 3 материала для самостоятельного изучения
- Reading: Resources
- Reading: Opportunities for Educators
- Reading: Support AMNH
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Авторы
American Museum of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
Рейтинги и отзывы
I enjoyed this online course on evolution. I learned how to clarify some tough concepts with my high school kids. I am disappointed though in the lack of communication from you when there were questions. I looked at the discussion forums regularly, but found no responses from you. I feel more interaction with your participants is in order. Also, I have yet to find how to get my course certificate.
Amazing course and I've learned a lot!
Excelente, o melhor curso que já pude fazer. Eu gostaria de pedir que colocassem legendas em português porque muitas pessoas me perguntaram sobre isso e querem fazer em português.
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