Articles tagged as "Ecology and evolution"
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Ecology Practical 2 - The distribution of species across a footpath
A simple ecology practical simulation, giving students an opportunity to practice using systematic sampling to investigate changes in species richness across a footpath, before they carry out practical fieldwork.
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Investigating Plant Evolution: amplifying chloroplast DNA using PCR
The protocols in this kit describe the extraction of DNA from fresh plant material, its treatment with room temperature-stable restriction enzymes and the use of simple gel electrophoresis to examine the results of this treatment.
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Creating a Model Ecosystem with Brine Shrimps: a Science Club Activity
Have you ever thought of making a model planet where the ecosystem is almost closed to everything except light? A great idea for STEM science clubs that can be extended for ecology investigations at KS4 and post-16 biology projects.
