Creator: U.C. Berkeley | visit site
Grade Range: K - 11
This extremely well-organized site from U.C. Berkeley introduces students to the history of life and how it results in today’s biodiversity. The site includes two different levels for grades K-4 and 5-12, making this an introduction that can be used in virtually any classroom setting. There is a Teacher Guide with lesson plans, handouts, assessments, related activities and much more. Created with support from the National Science Foundation.
In the Classroom
Introduce this activity with a projector or on an interactive whiteboard to show students how to navigate the site. Then, in your flipped or blended classroom (or at a computer center), have students explore on their own. Ask students to create blogs sharing their learning and understanding using Telegra.ph, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17846">reviewed here</a>. With Telegra.ph you just click on an icon to upload images from your computer, add a YouTube or Vimeo, or Twitter links. This blog creator requires no registration. Take this a step further and allow pairs or small groups of students to explore Related Activities and share what they learned with their peers using an interactive poster like Lucidpress, <a href="/single.cfm?id=16745">reviewed here</a>. Students can keep their work for future reference in a digital portfolio such as Pathbrite, <a href="/single.cfm?id=14067">reviewed here</a>.
At Home
Tags
fossils, evolution, diversity, biodiversity,