Ingram, N, 2011, ‘Variation and Evolution’. in: MJ Reiss (eds) Teaching Secondary Biology 2nd Edition. Association of Science Education
Abstract
This chapter provides support for the teaching on variation and evolution to students of 14-16 years. It is intended for newly-qualified science teachers, experienced teachers of biology or chemistry or physics teachers who have to teach biology, or a student training to be a teacher.
The chapter covers:
• Student’s likely Previous knowledge • A suggested Teaching sequence with activities necessary to cover basic biology • Advice about students’ misconceptions, common problems with individual activities, and safety issues • Further activities that develop the students’ understanding of the topic • Enhancement ideas that relate the science to everyday contexts and provide new ideas for experienced teachers • Suggestions for using ICT
