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The Tactile Clade Race

Author(s): Andrew Osborne Hasley1, J. Phil Gibson2, Kristin Jenkins3

1. North Carolina State University Biotechnology Program 2. University of Oklahoma 3. BioQUEST

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This adaptation of the Vertebrate Clade Race provides a tactile approach to introduce basic tree reading skills for evolutionary phylogenies. Using a Universal Design for Learning informed approach, the variation makes the activity accessible for…

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This adaptation of the Vertebrate Clade Race provides a tactile approach to introduce basic tree reading skills for evolutionary phylogenies. Using a Universal Design for Learning informed approach, the variation makes the activity accessible for students who are blind or low-vision and streamlines the activity for all students, while retaining the original learning goals. After completing this group activity, students should be familiar with basic terminology and how to "read" a phylogenetic tree.