Evolution: A Course for Educators
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Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Evolution: A Course for Educators at Coursera Course details
- 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.
Evolution: A Course for Educators at Coursera Curriculum
Course Introduction
Introduction to the Course
Course Overview
Syllabus
Resources
Evolution: What It Is and Why It?s Important
Species, Speciation, and the Tree of Life: Part 1
Species, Speciation, and the Tree of Life: Part 2
Teaching Evolutionary Science
Charles Darwin's Evidence for Evolution
Thinking About Evolution: A Systematist's Perspective
Building the Tree of Life
Phylogenetic Trees Practice Quiz
Module Two Quiz
Darwin's Second Great Idea - Adaptation via Natural Selection
Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection
Co-Evolution: Part 1
Co-Evolution: Part 2
A Visit to the Ornithology Collections
Teaching with the Next Generation Science Standards
Building Phylogenetic Trees
Peer-Graded Assignment: Evidence for Evolution
Basic Processes of Evolution
Module Three Quiz
The History of Life
The History of LIfe
Extinction and Evolution
Science Bulletins: Evolution in Action
Using Science Stories to Teach Evolution
The History of Life on Earth
What Does Evo-Devo Tell Us About Evolution?
Module Four Quiz
Human Evolution
Human Evolution
H. neanderthalensis, H. sapiens and the Peopling of the World
Science Bulletins: Expedition Rusinga
Teaching Evolution
From Apes to Humans
Human Evolution and the Emergence of Our Species
How Evolution Saves Lives and Promotes Prosperity
Module Five Quiz
Course Conclusion
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