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Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions

Use the space below to record your final learning about evolution. How has your learning changed? Compare your current understanding of evo…

Started by Erin Nash

 44 May 13, 2010
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Planaria Investigation

Using cell division as the overall theme, develop a question to answer in reference to how cell division is different (or similar to) organ…

Started by Erin Nash

 27 Feb 22, 2010
Reply by Amanda Dixon

A Peek into Genetic Irregularities

In order to better understand the causes and symptoms of different genetic irregularities, your post today will provide a summary of a gene…

Started by Erin Nash

 19 Feb 10, 2010
Reply by Shelby Hawkins

Nutrition Labels - An Analysis

Today, you analyzed a "healthy" food, as well as a food that you thought was not "healthy" In your post today, talk about when you learned…

Started by Erin Nash

 21 Nov 24, 2009
Reply by Laci Shoemaker

What is Life?

*Biology is the study of life & living things. Reflect here on Tuesday's discussion dealing with a deeper definition of what the word "…

Started by Sean Nash

 23 Nov 11, 2009
Reply by Miranda Lynn Stanton

Diversity Field Study - A Terrestrial Ecosystem

In the space below, reflect on and extend your learning from our field study this week. Remember - this was the portion of the day where we…

Started by Erin Nash

 16 Oct 13, 2009
Reply by Shelby Hawkins

Levels of Biological Organization

To introduce you to the levels of biological organization, last time you went outside and attempted to find pictures for as many levels of…

Started by Erin Nash

 3 Sep 28, 2009
Reply by Terra Younger

Essay Rubric

For your quiz today, you will be composing an essay concerning the nature of science as well as the overall goal of science. Your essay nee…

Started by Erin Nash

 0 Sep 13, 2009

Reptile Show

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to let you know that there is an amazing reptile show this weekend in Kansas City! You can find more information…

Started by Erin Nash

 1 Sep 11, 2009
Reply by Ally S

GATTACA

“They used to say that a child conceived in love has a greater chance of….” While watching the movie GATTACA, there are several things I w…

Started by Erin Nash

 16 Apr 19, 2009
Reply by kristen sheehan

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Our work has certainly come a long way this year. In our short time working in this space (since only September 2009) we have attracted quite a bit of attention for our open approach to learning.  Your sharing, reflection and synthesis have earned two nominations for Edublogs awards in as many years.  Impressive is a good word.In the thread below, please reflect upon our use of free, open online tools to enhance our classroom this year. I'm always proud of how your work ends up being all about…See More
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Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions
"Taylor, Do you have the link to that interview? It sounds really interesting?"
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Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions
"Marcy, A species is a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce offspring that are fertile. A population is a species that lives in the same geographical area at the same time. They tend to interbreed. Hope this helps with those two little…"
May 13, 2010
Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions
"Coleman, You will want to look back to see what intelligent design actually means. Is this something that can be paired with evolution, or is it a different set of ideas?"
May 13, 2010
Coleman Wade Babcock replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions
"since my question was a beast of a research topic i have decided to revise it a little. My real question is are humans evolving today, and if so then what is in store for us next"
May 13, 2010
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Erin Nash replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions
"Just keep in mind that Lamarck's theory of evolution was an early one - and August Weismann's experiments eventually helped to show that this theory was incorrect. Lamarck's ideas can't be correct - think of a simple example - if…"
May 13, 2010
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Virtual Field Trip

Our work has certainly come a long way this year. In our short time working in this space (since only September 2009) we have attracted quite a bit of attention for our open approach to learning.  Your sharing, reflection and synthesis have earned two nominations for Edublogs awards in as many years.  Impressive is a good word.In the thread below, please reflect upon our use of free, open online tools to enhance our classroom this year. I'm always proud of how your work ends up being all about…See More
May 13, 2010
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Blayr Bolton replied to Erin Nash's discussion Biological Evolution - Final Ideas and Questions
"...continued. From recently watching and becoming fascinated with the Discovery channel series "Life", I decided to ask a question about birds. My question was: How does sexual selection occur with birds? For pleasure? I saw tid bits of…"
May 11, 2010

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