Teaching Evolution with Vernier Technology

Darwin’s theory of evolution is one of the central concepts in Biology, and many instructors have been asking how our sensors can be used to teach concepts in evolution.

With this in mind, our Biology staff scientist, John Melville, developed several innovative ways to investigate evolution using Vernier products for Darwin’s birthday on February 12th.

Evolution-Related Activities from Investigating Biology through Inquiry

• Evolution of Cellobiase using SpectroVis Plus
• Introduction to Molecular Evolution
• Evolution of Yeast using CO₂ Gas Sensor

Other Evolution-Related Activities

• Exploring the Evolution of Temperature Regulation in Marine Mammals
• Studying the Diving Reflex in the Laboratory
• Study the Evolution of Respiratory Systems with a CO₂ Gas Sensor
• Study the Evolution of Respiratory Systems with the Vernier Optical DO Probe