Bird Brains - Evolutionary Relationships

Students will compare the sequence of amino acids in a gene shared between humans and six other organisms and infer evolutionary relationships among the species.
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Direct Link: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/teachers/activities/0304_01_nsn.html

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: birds, language, amino acids, cytochrome c, evolution, genes, phylogenetic tree, evolutionary relationships
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1)
Resource Collection: iCPALMS

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