Hhmi Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab Answers Module 1

[Jermale Kunstler]

TheCaribbean is home to about 150 species of anole lizards. In this lab, students investigate how so many species of anoles evolved. The lab includes four modules that cover different concepts in evolutionary biology, including adaptation, convergent evolution, phylogenetic analysis, reproductive isolation, and speciation. In each module, students engage in key science practices, including taking measurements to collect data, constructing and interpreting graphs, and performing statistical analyses.

HHMI produced several fantastic videos and learning modules perfect for learning about anoles, ecology, and evolution in the classroom and at home! Each of the activities also comes with handy educator materials to make sure your newly homeschooled students gets the most out of these resources.

Michelle Johnson (Trinity University) has developed a wealth of teaching resources for students of all ages made available on her site Lizards and Friends. Some of these activities require a live lizard (which some of our readers in the southern US and Caribbean might have access to in their backyards), such as an guided activity to understand how lizards get energy from their food, but other activities only require your creativity and thought, such as this worksheet exploring food webs involving anoles. Also featured on this site is a fun activity developed by Thom Sanger on dewlaps and signaling, which might be difficult to do at home while maintaining social distancing, but could be done safely over video chat with friends or even across the street with your neighbors!

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