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    The Evolution of Cancer
    Article
    Cancers grow and spread by a process akin to evolution.
    How Did We Get Here?
    Article
    From the inheritance of acquired traits to natural selection to evo devo, evolutionary theory has itself evolved.
    Article: "The Day the Mesozoic Died”
    Classroom Resource
    A short article by Dr. Sean B. Carroll detailing the discoveries covered in the film The Day The Mesozoic Died.
    Chemical Signatures of Asteroid Impacts
    Classroom Resource
    A lesson in which students analyze the chemical data that led researchers to conclude that the K-T boundary layer contained an extraordinary concentration of iridium. 
    Distribution of Elements in Earth’s Crust
    Classroom Resource
    A lesson in which students read a passage and answer questions about the information presented, testing their non-fiction reading comprehension.
    Calculating Iridium Fallout From an Asteroid Impact
    Classroom Resource
    A worksheet in which students calculate how much iridium was released, and eventually deposited all over the Earth, by the impact of the asteroid that caused the K-T extinction.
    Weighing the Evidence for a Mass Extinction—In the Ocean
    Classroom Resource
    A hands-on activity in which students see first-hand the difference in foraminifera fossils below and above the K-T boundary.
    Color Variation Over Time in Rock Pocket Mouse Populations
    Classroom Resource
    A data collection and analysis lesson that examines selection for coat color in pocket mouse populations on different color substrates over time.
    Allele and Phenotype Frequencies in Rock Pocket Mouse Populations
    Classroom Resource
    A lesson that uses real rock pocket mouse data collected by Dr. Michael Nachman and his colleagues to illustrate the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
    Molecular Genetics of Color Mutations in Rock Pocket Mice
    Classroom Resource
    A lesson that requires students to transcribe and translate portions of the wild-type and mutant rock pocket mouse Mc1r genes and compare sequences to identify the locations and types of mutations responsible for the coat color variation described in the film.
    Biochemistry and Cell Signaling Pathway of the Mc1r Gene
    Classroom Resource
    An advanced lesson that requires students to analyze partial DNA sequences of the Mc1r gene and identify the effects of mutations on the MC1R protein pathway.
    Natural Selection and Evolution of Rock Pocket Mouse Populations
    Classroom Resource
    An activity in which students analyze amino acid data and draw conclusions about the evolution of coat color phenotypes in different rock pocket mouse populations.
    Following the Trail of Evidence
    Classroom Resource
    A worksheet in which students write down the evidence that led to the discovery that an asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction. 
    Icefish Adaptations
    Classroom Resource
    A simple activity that investigates the importance of antifreeze proteins to icefish survival.
    The Molecular Evolution of Gene Birth and Death
    Classroom Resource
    An advanced lesson that describes the role of mutations in the birth and death of genes. It includes background information, examples, video clips, and animations.
    Demonstration: Viscosity of Icefish and Non-Icefish Blood
    Classroom Resource
    A simple demonstration that uses readily-available materials to simulate how blood pumps through the circulatory system of icefish and other fish.
    Ice Crystal Formation in Icefish and Non-Icefish Blood
    Classroom Resource
    A dramatic demonstration that simulates how tiny ice crystals would form and grow in the blood of most fish if they ventured into the icy waters of the Antarctic.
    A Lesson on the Nature of Science
    Classroom Resource
    A worksheet designed to show students how scientists make their discoveries. It provides students with background information about how Dr. Allison's work built upon the contributions made by other scientists. 
    Testing a Hypothesis
    Classroom Resource
    A worksheet designed to actively engage students as they watch the film. Students are asked to answer questions pertaining to the information provided in the film.
    How Do Fibers Form?
    Classroom Resource
    A hands-on activity in which students construct models of sickle-cell hemoglobin fibers inside red blood cells to illustrate how changes in the structure of a protein can affect cell shape. Students are then asked to relate these changes to disease symptoms.
    Population Genetics, Selection, and Evolution
    Classroom Resource
    A hands-on activity that uses simulations with beads to teach students about population genetics, the Hardy-Weinberg principle, and how natural selection alters the frequency distribution of heritable traits. 
    Mendelian Genetics, Probability, Pedigree, and Chi-Square Statistics
    Classroom Resource
    A lesson that requires students to work through a series of questions pertaining to the genetics of sickle cell disease and its relationship to malaria. These questions will probe students' understanding of Mendelian genetics, probability, pedigree analysis, and chi-square statistics.
    Classroom Activities: Battling Beetles
    Classroom Resource
    To accompany the lecture series Evolution: Constant Change and Common Threads.
    Classroom Activities: Mirror-Tracing Activity
    Classroom Resource
    To accompany the lecture series Making Your Mind: Molecules, Motion, and Memory.
    Classroom Activities: Drug Adherence Activity
    Classroom Resource
    To accompany the lecture series AIDS: Evolution of an Epidemic. In this activity, you simulate taking HIV antiretroviral drugs by using tic tac mints and Kool-Aid packets.

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