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The Berkeley Evolution Site<br><br>The Berkeley site contains resources that can help students and educators understand and teach evolution. The materials are arranged in various learning paths that can be used in a variety of ways for example "What does T. rex look like?"<br><br>Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection explains that in time, creatures better able to adapt biologically to changing environments thrive, and those that are not extinct. Science is concerned with the process of biological evolution.<br><br>What is Evolution?<br><br>The term "evolution" can have many nonscientific meanings. For instance "progress" or "descent with modification." Scientifically it refers to a changing the characteristics of organisms (or species) over time. In biological terms the change is caused by natural selection and genetic drift.<br><br>Evolution is a fundamental tenet in the field of biology today. It is an established theory that has withstood the tests of time and thousands of scientific experiments. It does not address spiritual beliefs or God's presence like other theories in science, like the Copernican or germ theory of diseases.<br><br>Early evolutionists, like Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Erasmus Darwin (Charles's grandfather), believed that certain physical characteristics were predetermined to change, in a step-wise way, over time. They referred to this as the "Ladder of Nature" or scala naturae. Charles Lyell first used this term in 1833 in his Principles of Geology.<br><br>In the early 1800s, Darwin formulated his theory of evolution and published it in his book On the Origin of Species. It asserts that different species of organisms have a common ancestry, which can be determined through fossils and other lines of evidence. This is the modern view on evolution, which is supported by a variety of areas of science that include molecular biology.<br><br>While scientists don't know the exact mechanism by which organisms evolved but they are certain that the evolution of life on earth is a result of natural selection and genetic drift. People with traits that are advantageous are more likely to survive and reproduce, and these individuals transmit their genes to the next generation. As time passes the gene pool gradually changes and evolves into new species.<br><br>Some scientists use the term evolution in reference to large-scale change, such as the evolution of one species from an ancestral one. Other scientists, such as population geneticists, define evolution more broadly by referring the net variation in the frequency of alleles over generations. Both definitions are acceptable and precise however, some scientists claim that the allele-frequency definition omits crucial aspects of the evolutionary process.<br><br>Origins of Life<br><br>The birth of life is an essential step in the process of evolution. The beginning of life takes place when living systems begin to evolve at a micro scale, for instance within individual cells.<br><br>The origins of life is one of the major topics in various disciplines that include biology, chemistry and geology. The question of how living things started is a major topic in science due to it being an enormous challenge to the theory of evolution. It is often referred to "the mystery" of life or "abiogenesis."<br><br>The idea that life could be born from non-living things was called "spontaneous generation" or "spontaneous evolutionary". It was a common belief prior to Louis Pasteur's tests showed that the creation of living organisms was not possible by the natural process.<br><br>Many scientists still believe that it is possible to make the transition from nonliving substances to living. The conditions required to make life are not easy to replicate in a laboratory. This is why scientists investigating the beginnings of life are also interested in understanding the physical properties of the early Earth and other planets.<br><br>Additionally, the evolution of life is dependent on a sequence of very complex chemical reactions that can't be predicted from the fundamental physical laws alone. These include the reading and replication of complex molecules, such as DNA or RNA, to produce proteins that perform a specific function. These chemical reactions are comparable to the chicken-and-egg issue that is the emergence and growth of DNA/RNA, a protein-based cell machinery, is required for the onset life. However without life, the chemistry required to make it possible does appear to work.<br><br>Abiogenesis research requires collaboration between scientists from different fields. This includes prebiotic scientists, astrobiologists, and planet scientists.<br><br>Evolutionary Changes<br><br>The term "evolution" is typically used to refer to the accumulated changes in genetic characteristics of an entire population over time. These changes could result from the response to environmental pressures as discussed in the entry on Darwinism (see the entry on Charles Darwin for background) or natural selection.<br><br>This is a method that increases the frequency of genes that confer an advantage in survival over others and causes an ongoing change in the appearance of a group. The specific mechanisms responsible for these changes in evolutionary process include mutation, reshuffling of genes during sexual reproduction, as well as gene flow between populations.<br><br>Natural selection is the process that makes beneficial mutations more common. All organisms undergo changes and reshuffles in their genes. This is because, as we've mentioned earlier those with the beneficial trait tend to have a higher reproductive rate than those who do not have it. This variation in the number of offspring born over many generations can result in a gradual change in the average number advantageous traits within a group.<br><br>One good example is the growing the size of the beaks on different species of finches in the Galapagos Islands, which have developed different beak shapes to allow them to more easily access food in their new habitat. These changes in the form and shape of organisms can also be a catalyst for the creation of new species.<br><br>The majority of changes are caused by a single mutation, however sometimes multiple occur at the same time. Most of these changes may be negative or even harmful however, a few can have a beneficial impact on the survival of the species and reproduce and increase their frequency as time passes. This is the mechanism of natural selection, and it could be a time-consuming process that produces the gradual changes that eventually result in the creation of a new species.<br><br>Some people think that evolution is a form of soft inheritance which is the notion that inherited traits can be changed through deliberate choice or misuse. This is a misunderstanding of the nature of evolution and of the actual biological processes that lead to it. A more accurate description of evolution is that it is a two-step procedure which involves the separate, and often competing, forces of natural selection and mutation.<br><br>Origins of Humans<br><br>Modern humans (Homo Sapiens) evolved from primates, a group of mammal species that includes chimpanzees as well as gorillas. Our ancestral ancestors were walking on two legs, as evidenced by the first fossils. Biological and genetic similarities indicate that we share a close relationship with the chimpanzees. In fact we are the most closely connected to chimpanzees belonging to the Pan Genus, which includes bonobos and pygmy chimpanzees. The last common ancestor of modern humans and chimpanzees dated 8 to 6 million years old.<br><br>Humans have evolved a variety of characteristics over time such as bipedalism, use of fire and advanced tools. But it's only in the past 100,000 years or so that most of the important characteristics that differentiate us from other species have been developed. These include a big brain that is complex, the ability of humans to build and use tools, as well as cultural variety.<br><br>The process of evolution occurs when genetic changes allow individuals in a group to better adapt to their environment. Natural selection is the mechanism that triggers this adaptation. Certain characteristics are more desirable than others. Those with the better adaptations are more likely to pass their genes to the next generation. This is how all species evolve and is the basis for the theory of evolution.<br><br>Scientists call this the "law of natural selection." 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Evolution Site - Teaching About Evolution<br><br>Despite the best efforts of biology teachers, misinformation about evolution remain. People who have taken in pop science nonsense often assume that biologists claim they do not believe in evolution.<br><br>This rich website - companion to the PBS series It provides teachers with materials that support evolution education and avoid the kinds of misinformation that can make it difficult to understand. It's laid out in a nested "bread crumb" format to facilitate navigation and orientation.<br><br>Definitions<br><br>Evolution is a complicated and challenging subject to teach well. It is often misunderstood by non-scientists, and even scientists have been guilty of using a definition that confuses the issue. This is especially true when discussing the definition of the words.<br><br>As such, it is important to define terms used in evolutionary biology. The website for the PBS show, Understanding Evolution, does this in a clear and helpful way. The site serves as an accompaniment to the 2001 series, and it is also a resource on its own. The material is organized in a manner that makes it simpler to navigate and comprehend.<br><br>The site defines terms like common ancestor and gradual process. These terms help frame the nature of evolution as well as its relationship to other scientific concepts. The site provides an overview of the way the concept of evolution has been examined. This information can be used to dispel myths that have been engendered by the creationists.<br><br>You can also access a glossary which contains terms used in evolutionary biology. These terms include:<br><br>The process of adaptation is the tendency of hereditary traits to become more suitable to their environment. This is a result of natural selection. Organisms with better-adapted traits are more likely than those with less-adapted characteristics to survive and reproduce.<br><br>Common ancestor: The most recent common ancestor of two or more species. By analyzing the DNA from these species it is possible to identify the common ancestor.<br><br>Deoxyribonucleic Acid: A large biological molecular containing the information required for cell replication. The information is stored in nucleotide sequences that are strung into long chains, referred to as chromosomes. Mutations are the reason behind the creation of new genetic information within cells.<br><br>Coevolution: A relationship between two species in which evolutionary changes in one species are dependent on evolutionary changes in the other. Examples of coevolution include the interaction between predator and prey or parasite and host.<br><br>Origins<br><br>Species (groups of individuals that can interbreed) change through natural changes in the characteristics of their offspring. The causes of these changes are various factors, including natural selection, gene drift and mixing of the gene pool. The evolution of a new species can take thousands of years, and the process may be slowed down or accelerated due to environmental conditions, such as climate change or the competition for food or habitat.<br><br>The Evolution site traces through time the evolution of various groups of animals and plants with a focus on major changes in each group's past. It also examines the evolutionary history of humans and humans, a subject that is particularly important for students to comprehend.<br><br>Darwin's Origin was written in 1859, when just a few antediluvian fossils of humans were discovered. Among them was the famous skullcap and the associated bones discovered in 1856 in the Little Feldhofer Grotto in Germany which is now believed as an early Homo neanderthalensis. It is unlikely that Darwin was aware of the skullcap when it was published in 1858, one year following the initial edition of The Origin.<br><br>The site is primarily an online biology resource, but it also contains many details on paleontology and geology. One of the most appealing features of the Web site are a series of timelines that show how climatic and geological conditions changed over time, and an interactive map of the distribution of a few fossil groups listed on the site.<br><br>Although the site is a companion to a PBS television series however, it can stand on its own as an excellent source for teachers and students. The site is well-organized and provides easy links to the introductory information of Understanding Evolution (developed under the National Science Foundation's funding) and the more specialized features of the museum website. These hyperlinks make it easy to transition from the cartoon style of Understanding Evolution pages into the more sophisticated worlds of research science. There are links to John Endler's experiments with guppies, which illustrate the importance of ecology in evolutionary theory.<br><br>Diversity<br><br>The evolution of life has produced an array of plants,  [https://login.usetopscore.com/signin_sso?token=h41Hae66hepltT87CU613S0W7omgBYCp&key=mbzGQNQ3&sig=36657db8ff76572dafc95202828a2cba&login_ver=2&force_redirect_url=https%3A%2F%2Fevolutionkr.kr%2F 에볼루션] [http://www.microcontrol.cn/BBS/Frame.asp?u=https://evolutionkr.kr/ 에볼루션 게이밍] ([https://special-offers.online/common/redirect.php?url=https://evolutionkr.kr/ click here!]) animals and insects. 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The path also explores misconceptions about evolution, as well as the history of evolutionary thought.<br><br>Each of the other major sections of the Evolution site is equally developed, with materials that can support a variety of curriculum levels and pedagogical styles. In addition to the general textual content, the site also has an array of multimedia and interactive resources, such as videos, animations and virtual labs. The content is organized in a nested, bread crumb style that facilitates navigation and orientation within the vast web site.<br><br>The page "Coral Reef Connections", for example, gives a brief overview of the relationships between corals, their interaction with other organisms and then zooms in on one clam that is able to communicate with its neighbors and react to changes in conditions of the water at the reef level. This page, as well as the other multidisciplinary multimedia and interactive pages, offers a great introduction to many topics in evolutionary biology. The material also provides a discussion of the role of natural selection as well as the concept of phylogenetic analysis, which is a crucial tool for understanding the evolution of change.<br><br>Evolutionary Theory<br><br>Evolution is an underlying thread that is found throughout all branches of biology. A rich collection of resources supports teaching about evolution across the life sciences.<br><br>One resource, which is the companion to PBS's television show Understanding Evolution is an excellent example of a Web page that provides the depth and the wide range of educational resources. The site features a wealth of interactive learning modules. It also features an embedded "bread crumb" structure that helps students move from the cartoon style of Understanding Evolution to elements on this massive website that are closer to the field of research science. For example an animation that explains the concept of genetic inheritance links to a page highlighting John Endler's experiments with artificial selection using guppies in the ponds of his native country of Trinidad.<br><br>Another helpful resource is the Evolution Library on this Web site, which has an extensive multimedia library of assets connected to evolution. The content is organized into courses that are based on curriculum and follow the learning objectives outlined in biology standards. It contains seven videos specifically designed for use in the classroom, and can be streamed for free or purchased on DVD.<br><br>Evolutionary biology remains a field of study that has many important questions, including the causes of evolution and the speed at which it happens. This is especially true in the case of human evolution, where it was difficult to reconcile religious beliefs that held that humanity has a unique place in the creation and a soul, with the idea that innate physical traits were derived from Apes.<br><br>There are a myriad of other ways evolution can occur including natural selection, which is the most widely accepted theory. However scientists also study different types of evolution such as mutation, genetic drift and sexual selection, among other things.<br><br>Although many scientific fields of study conflict with the literal interpretations of religious texts, the concept of evolution biology has been a source of intense debate and opposition from religious fundamentalists. While certain religions have been able to reconcile their beliefs with the ideas of evolution, others have not.

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Evolution Site - Teaching About Evolution

Despite the best efforts of biology teachers, misinformation about evolution remain. People who have taken in pop science nonsense often assume that biologists claim they do not believe in evolution.

This rich website - companion to the PBS series It provides teachers with materials that support evolution education and avoid the kinds of misinformation that can make it difficult to understand. It's laid out in a nested "bread crumb" format to facilitate navigation and orientation.

Definitions

Evolution is a complicated and challenging subject to teach well. It is often misunderstood by non-scientists, and even scientists have been guilty of using a definition that confuses the issue. This is especially true when discussing the definition of the words.

As such, it is important to define terms used in evolutionary biology. The website for the PBS show, Understanding Evolution, does this in a clear and helpful way. The site serves as an accompaniment to the 2001 series, and it is also a resource on its own. The material is organized in a manner that makes it simpler to navigate and comprehend.

The site defines terms like common ancestor and gradual process. These terms help frame the nature of evolution as well as its relationship to other scientific concepts. The site provides an overview of the way the concept of evolution has been examined. This information can be used to dispel myths that have been engendered by the creationists.

You can also access a glossary which contains terms used in evolutionary biology. These terms include:

The process of adaptation is the tendency of hereditary traits to become more suitable to their environment. This is a result of natural selection. Organisms with better-adapted traits are more likely than those with less-adapted characteristics to survive and reproduce.

Common ancestor: The most recent common ancestor of two or more species. By analyzing the DNA from these species it is possible to identify the common ancestor.

Deoxyribonucleic Acid: A large biological molecular containing the information required for cell replication. The information is stored in nucleotide sequences that are strung into long chains, referred to as chromosomes. Mutations are the reason behind the creation of new genetic information within cells.

Coevolution: A relationship between two species in which evolutionary changes in one species are dependent on evolutionary changes in the other. Examples of coevolution include the interaction between predator and prey or parasite and host.

Origins

Species (groups of individuals that can interbreed) change through natural changes in the characteristics of their offspring. The causes of these changes are various factors, including natural selection, gene drift and mixing of the gene pool. The evolution of a new species can take thousands of years, and the process may be slowed down or accelerated due to environmental conditions, such as climate change or the competition for food or habitat.

The Evolution site traces through time the evolution of various groups of animals and plants with a focus on major changes in each group's past. It also examines the evolutionary history of humans and humans, a subject that is particularly important for students to comprehend.

Darwin's Origin was written in 1859, when just a few antediluvian fossils of humans were discovered. Among them was the famous skullcap and the associated bones discovered in 1856 in the Little Feldhofer Grotto in Germany which is now believed as an early Homo neanderthalensis. It is unlikely that Darwin was aware of the skullcap when it was published in 1858, one year following the initial edition of The Origin.

The site is primarily an online biology resource, but it also contains many details on paleontology and geology. One of the most appealing features of the Web site are a series of timelines that show how climatic and geological conditions changed over time, and an interactive map of the distribution of a few fossil groups listed on the site.

Although the site is a companion to a PBS television series however, it can stand on its own as an excellent source for teachers and students. The site is well-organized and provides easy links to the introductory information of Understanding Evolution (developed under the National Science Foundation's funding) and the more specialized features of the museum website. These hyperlinks make it easy to transition from the cartoon style of Understanding Evolution pages into the more sophisticated worlds of research science. There are links to John Endler's experiments with guppies, which illustrate the importance of ecology in evolutionary theory.

Diversity

The evolution of life has produced an array of plants, 에볼루션 에볼루션 게이밍 (click here!) animals and insects. Paleobiology is the study of these creatures in their natural environment and has a number of advantages over modern observational and experimental methods of examining evolutionary processes. Paleobiology is able to study not only processes and 에볼루션 바카라 무료체험 (Medikamente.swica.Ch) events that take place regularly or over time, but also the distribution and frequency of various animal groups in space over the course of the geological time.

The site is divided into several paths that can be chosen to gain knowledge about evolution. One of these paths, "Evolution 101," guides the user through the evolution of nature and the evidence of evolution. The path also explores misconceptions about evolution, as well as the history of evolutionary thought.

Each of the other major sections of the Evolution site is equally developed, with materials that can support a variety of curriculum levels and pedagogical styles. In addition to the general textual content, the site also has an array of multimedia and interactive resources, such as videos, animations and virtual labs. The content is organized in a nested, bread crumb style that facilitates navigation and orientation within the vast web site.

The page "Coral Reef Connections", for example, gives a brief overview of the relationships between corals, their interaction with other organisms and then zooms in on one clam that is able to communicate with its neighbors and react to changes in conditions of the water at the reef level. This page, as well as the other multidisciplinary multimedia and interactive pages, offers a great introduction to many topics in evolutionary biology. The material also provides a discussion of the role of natural selection as well as the concept of phylogenetic analysis, which is a crucial tool for understanding the evolution of change.

Evolutionary Theory

Evolution is an underlying thread that is found throughout all branches of biology. A rich collection of resources supports teaching about evolution across the life sciences.

One resource, which is the companion to PBS's television show Understanding Evolution is an excellent example of a Web page that provides the depth and the wide range of educational resources. The site features a wealth of interactive learning modules. It also features an embedded "bread crumb" structure that helps students move from the cartoon style of Understanding Evolution to elements on this massive website that are closer to the field of research science. For example an animation that explains the concept of genetic inheritance links to a page highlighting John Endler's experiments with artificial selection using guppies in the ponds of his native country of Trinidad.

Another helpful resource is the Evolution Library on this Web site, which has an extensive multimedia library of assets connected to evolution. The content is organized into courses that are based on curriculum and follow the learning objectives outlined in biology standards. It contains seven videos specifically designed for use in the classroom, and can be streamed for free or purchased on DVD.

Evolutionary biology remains a field of study that has many important questions, including the causes of evolution and the speed at which it happens. This is especially true in the case of human evolution, where it was difficult to reconcile religious beliefs that held that humanity has a unique place in the creation and a soul, with the idea that innate physical traits were derived from Apes.

There are a myriad of other ways evolution can occur including natural selection, which is the most widely accepted theory. However scientists also study different types of evolution such as mutation, genetic drift and sexual selection, among other things.

Although many scientific fields of study conflict with the literal interpretations of religious texts, the concept of evolution biology has been a source of intense debate and opposition from religious fundamentalists. While certain religions have been able to reconcile their beliefs with the ideas of evolution, others have not.

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