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Evidence of Evolution: exploring homologous, analogous, and vestigial structures using 3D models

Author(s): Jaimi Ann Gray1, NoCTURN NSF FAIROS RCN2

1. University of Texas at Austin 2. Non-Clinical Tomography Users Research Network (Education & Outreach Community)

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This lesson was created by Dr. Jaimi Gray and the Non-Clinical Tomography Users Research Network (NoCTURN) Education and Outreach Community. It uses 3D models of vertebrate limb bones produced as part of the open Vertebrate (oVert) project to…

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This lesson was created by Dr. Jaimi Gray and the Non-Clinical Tomography Users Research Network (NoCTURN) Education and Outreach Community. It uses 3D models of vertebrate limb bones produced as part of the open Vertebrate (oVert) project to address the Natural Selection section of the middle school Next Generation Science Standards. 3D models are made from computed tomography (CT) scans of vertebrate forelimbs to enhance and illustrate the concept of homologous structures, and the evolution of anatomical structures as a function of their use (i.e. locomotion, food consumption). Activity should take approximately 100 minutes to complete (two 50 minute lessons). Includes a range of options to download or view 3D models for different classroom situations.

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Version 1.0 - published on 03 Dec 2024 doi:10.25334/2NEV-EX18 - cite this

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Aimed at middle schoolers and addressing Next Generation Science Standards, students will use 3D models created from CT scans of specimens from natural history museums to explore and understand evolution using the concepts of homologous structures, analogous structures, and vestigial structures.

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