https://vestash88.bravejournal.net/the-worst-advice-weve-received-on-evolution-gaming Evolution Site - Teaching About Evolution Despite the best efforts of biology educators, misconceptions about evolution persist. Pop science fiction has led a lot of people to believe that biologists don't believe evolution. This site, a companion to the PBS program, provides teachers with materials that promote evolution education while avoiding the types of misconceptions that hinder it. It's laid out in a nested "bread crumb" format to make it easy for navigation and orientation. Definitions It's difficult to properly teach evolution. It is often misunderstood even by non-scientists, and even scientists are guilty of using definitions that confuse the issue. This is especially true when it comes to discussions on the meaning of the word itself. Therefore, it is crucial to define the terms used in evolutionary biology. The website for the PBS show, Understanding Evolution, does this in a simple and efficient manner. The site is a companion site to the show which first aired in 2001, but it is also an independent resource. The content is presented in an organized manner that makes it easier to navigate and comprehend. The site defines terms like common ancestor, the gradual process and adaptation. These terms help to define the nature of evolution and its relation to other concepts in science. The website provides a summary of the manner the concept of evolution has been examined. This information can be used to dispel misconceptions that have been propagated by the creationists. It is also possible to access the glossary of terms used in evolutionary biology. These terms include: Adaptation is the process of changing heritable traits to be more suitable to their environment. is a result of natural selection. Organisms with more adaptable characteristics are more likely than those with less adaptable characteristics to survive and reproduce. Common ancestor (also called common anc