Constructional Morphology and Exaptation as Perspectives for a Term Project in Paleontology.

Mendelson, Carl Victor

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ERIC Number: EJ452084

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Publication Date: 1991

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Constructional Morphology and Exaptation as Perspectives for a Term Project in Paleontology.

Mendelson, Carl Victor

Journal of Geological Education, v39 n3 p213-16 May 1991

Describes an assignment in a paleontology course built around constructional morphology and the role of adaptation and exaptation in evolution. Students investigate the constructional morphology of a group of fossils that interests them. Findings are presented in an oral presentation and in a term paper. (27 references) (PR)

Descriptors: Content Area Writing, Earth Science, Geology, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Projects, Writing Across the Curriculum, Writing Assignments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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