We have listed the major concepts emphasized for each stop
(ie. screen or series of screens) in this tour. Beneath each are some suggested
classroom activities with recommended grade levels.
Evolution has occurred over geologic time.
(Grades 5-8; 9-12) Sequencing Time
(Grades 5-8; 9-12) What Came First?
Fossils provide the evidence for the history of life on Earth. This evidence indicates that life has changed over time.
(Grades 5-8)
Where Can I see the Sea?
Closely related organisms share features inherited from common ancestors. Scientists use diagrams called cladograms to illustrate these relationships.
(Grades 9-12)
Molecular Biology and Primate Phylogenetics
Variation and natural selection allow the process of evolution to continue.
(Grades 9-12)
The Beak of the Finch
(Grades 9-12)
Camouflage and Protective Coloration