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Are women's eggs similar to chicken eggs? Scholars compare eggs from various species to better understand embryonic development. Connections to evolution through hands-on activities help to cement the new vocabulary introduced.
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow students to complete the activity on their own, rather than assisting them at the first sign of frustration
Classroom Considerations
- This lesson is written for a general Biology course
- Relies on prior knowledge of embryos and development
- Download the BLAST software for the highest level of students before needing to use it
Pros
- Easily scales difficulty from middle school level to AP
- Offers teacher tips throughout the lesson to help with implementation
- Includes a long list of resources for extra support
Cons
- None