Lesson Summary: Evolutionary biology: Technology for the 21st century

Lesson summary for... Evolutionary biology: Technology for the 21st century Author/Source: ActionBioscience.org

Overview:	The evolutionary biologist Jim Bull gives his perspective on how evolution matters to society today: from producing polio vaccines to solving tabloid-style crimes. This article appears at ActionBioscience.org.
Concepts:	This lesson covers the following concepts: As with other scientific disciplines, evolutionary biology has applications that factor into everyday life.
Grade Level:	9-12
Time:	20 minutes
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Teaching Tips:	This article is rather technical, but it is also a good introduction to some interesting applications of evolutionary theory. This might be a good resource for AP biology students, who already have a basic understanding of the mechanisms of evolution.