Curated OER
Evidence of Evolution by Natural Selection
Walk your junior biologists through the evidence that supports evolution. The fossil record, anatomical record, and molecular record are explained and supported by colorful graphs and pictures. Extensive notes are provided for some of...
Curated OER
Evidence for Evolution
In this evidence of evolution worksheet, students review notes given by referring to the Nelson Biology text, chapter 11/13. Students read the notes and the specified pages in the text.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Sea Urchin Embryology
A fantastic set of lab exercises, background information, teaching materials and references. Great for high school biology.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Sea Urchin Development: Core Lab Exercise
See sea urchins as they develop. A complete set of instructions for a lab in developmental biology. Excellent supporting material is provided, including troubleshooting information.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Primary Labs
This set of exercises provides well written procedures and background for labs at basic and advanced levels.
Stanford University
Stanford University: Path of Development (Animal Developmental Pathways)
An exciting explanation of animal development using sea urchins as a model. Animations, still images and supporting explanations make for a great learning experience.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Why Comparative Embryology Matters in the Real World
For this lesson, middle schoolers compare similarities in the embryos of different organisms to look for features that would indicate common ancestry. They will then investigate how understanding this aspect of evolution has real-world...
CPALMS
Cpalms: Name That Embryo
In this lesson, learners will look at images of embryos from different organisms and identify similarities and differences between them to indicate possible evolutionary relationships. Includes PowerPoint and student handouts.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Living Species
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how evidence from living species provides clues about evolution.