The Peter Yodzis Colloquia in Fundamental Ecology

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Early bird registration extended until April 24th.

General introductions to the Evolution in Education for Yodzis 2009

 

2009 is the bicentennial of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his important book, ‘On the origin of species by means of natural selection’ where he provided a mechanism for evolutionary change and the relatedness of all organisms.  Darwin’s theory was the first coherent scientific explanation for the fantastic biological diversity that surrounds us and also helped transform biology from a study of natural history into a science. 

 Ontario’s enhanced high school science curriculum for 2009 emphasizes how the general theme of evolution provides a broad framework to understand: The diversity of living things, Genetic continuity, Animals: structure and function, and Plants: anatomy, growth and function.  Come join us on May 19 for a day of fascinating talks and discussion on teaching evolution in Ontario’s schools.  We hope to inspire you! 

 

During the day held at the University of Guelph, you will:

-          Listen to various educators and experts speak about teaching evolution

     o   David Campbell: Florida high school biology teacher making news on his approach to teaching evolution in US classrooms

     o   Brian Alters: Evolution educator and researcher, McGill University

     o   Eugenie Scott: Director, National Center for Science Education, USA

     o   David S. Wilson: Biologist and evolution for nonbiologists educator, NY 

-          Discuss issues surrounding teaching evolution in the classroom

-          Be introduced to materials and resources that will help you teach the science of evolution

-          Network with biology teachers in your local area, and with evolution researchers and teachers at the university level

-          Provide feedback on the challenges of teaching evolution inside the biology curriculum in Ontario schools

Registration: Before April 16: 45$, on/after April 16: 60$ With this pricing also state: The first 25 registrants who present posters at our poster session and social in the afternoon on the theme of teaching biological evolution in high school science courses (such as ideas, lesson plans, teaching strategies that worked or didn’t, useful sources of information, etc.) will be eligible for reimbursement of their registration fee.Supply information about your poster through the link to the poster page above.
For additional registration details see this pdf.

Funding in support of partial relief (up to 115$ per person) from your local school is available on a case by case basis. Please contact  Beren Robinson.