Overview:This web-based module leads students through an exploration of the patterns in the diversity of life across planet Earth. Students are scaffolded as they practice data interpretation and scientific reasoning skills.

Author/Source:UC Museum of Paleontology

Grade level:13-16

Time:2 hours

Teaching tips:Use this resource to relate evolutionary concepts to the topic of ecosystems (or get more suggestions for incorporating evolution throughout your biology syllabus). Can be used as a homework assignment or as part of a lecture. Embedded multiple choice and "think about it" questions could be converted to "clicker" type questions for use during lecture. Many of these questions ask students to read and analyze graphs.