Interdisciplinary Evolution Unit

This is a very interesting article that outlines an interdisciplinary Evolution Unit. In this intriguing approach to teaching an evolution unit, the authors outline how to integrate humanit... See More

This is a very interesting article that outlines an interdisciplinary Evolution Unit. In this intriguing approach to teaching an evolution unit, the authors outline how to integrate humanities and biology by using Maria Sybilla Merian's natural portraits. Utilizing the natural portraits, students simultaneously learn about enlightenment and evolution. This is an outstanding lesson that will surely engage students while providing relevancy and creating ties between subjects.

Using art to understand evolution.

This two week cross curricular unit plan uses art to help high school students understand evolution. Using a variety of teaching techniques ranging from lectures presentations, readings, an... See More

This two week cross curricular unit plan uses art to help high school students understand evolution. Using a variety of teaching techniques ranging from lectures presentations, readings, and classroom discussion. Student activities include free writes, sketching, a cladistics activity, and two studies in comparative anatomy. Samples of students sketches are included.