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Lesson Title: Evolution: Are There Really Missing Links?
Levels: high school - undergraduate
Summary: This lesson focuses on applying evidence for evolutionary transitions to the general theory of evolution. Students can investigate how Darwin's finches would adapt to simulated island environments, create an exhibit of "missing links" art, market a virtual natural history museum … and more!
To Open Lesson:
https://scienceinstyle.com/evolution/lessons/benton2lessons.pdf

This lesson accompanies the article "Evidence of Evolutionary Transitions" at https://scienceinstyle.com/evolution/benton2.html

Notes:
» This lesson includes article content and extension questions, as well as activity handouts for different grade levels. It has been written by a science educator to specifically accompany the above referenced article.
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