Investigating Island Evolution: A Galapagos-based lesson using the 5E instructional model

by: Anthony V. DeFina

Many endemic species of the Galapagos Islands are useful for a biology teacher planning an extended lesson on evolution. In this activity, the teacher focuses on his Galapagos Islands’ experience to develop a unique lesson plan, using the 5E instructional model.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 2/1/2002Stock # tst02_069_02_28Volume 069Issue 02

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Extended lesson on Galapagos Islands evolution

After a visit to the Galapagos Islands high school science teacher Anthony DeFina develops an inquiry lesson based on the sequence of inquiry-engagement, exploration explanation, elaboration... See More

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