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Biology Simulations Blog
The Biology Simulations blog introduces the simulations used on the site, discusses new simulations that are in the works, and shares information about simulation and inquiry based learning.
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Jolene Pappas
Apr 5, 20213 min read
What is genetic drift?
Genetic drift is non-selective, which sets it apart from natural selection and sexual selection.
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Jolene Pappas
Mar 11, 20204 min read
How to use chi-square to test for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium
This post demonstrates the use of chi-squared to test for Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
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Jolene Pappas
Feb 20, 20202 min read
Evolution Simulation
In the Evolution: 10,000 students can track a population of fictional organisms over a 10,000 year time period.
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Jolene Pappas
Dec 27, 20192 min read
Mutation
UV light is expected to induce mutations, most of which will kill the bacteria.
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Jolene Pappas
Jul 11, 20194 min read
Summary of simulations (2019)
This post describes all of the simulations available going into the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year.
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Jolene Pappas
Feb 13, 20195 min read
How to test for evolution using the null hypothesis
Would you rather watch a video than read? Here is a video version of this post: This post demonstrates how to test for evolution using...
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Jolene Pappas
Jan 21, 20192 min read
Natural Selection Virtual Lab
Anyone who has taught biology in the past 10 years has probably encountered the peppered moth virtual lab. It's a good one; it's based on...
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Jolene Pappas
Dec 18, 20182 min read
Evolutionary Arms Race
The evolutionary arms race simulation is loosely based on the Brodie & Brodie studies of newts (Taricha granulosa) and garter snakes...
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Jolene Pappas
Dec 5, 20181 min read
Coming Soon: Natural Selection
I have been working on a new natural selection simulation. Instead of being based on student selection of parameters, this one will let...
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Jolene Pappas
Dec 4, 20182 min read
Sexual Selection
The sexual selection simulation examines intersexual selection and natural selection. In intersexual selection one sex (typically...
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Jolene Pappas
Nov 28, 20182 min read
Genetic Drift Examples
For a more general discussion of genetic drift, check out the "What is genetic drift?" post. In terms of simulations, if you want to...
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Jolene Pappas
Nov 25, 20182 min read
Population Genetics Simulation
The population genetics simulation was the first one made for the site and is one of the most open-ended. Teachers can make a guided lab...
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Jolene Pappas
Nov 24, 20182 min read
Introduction to Biology Simulations
As a biology teacher I find simulations incredibly useful, particularly for my evolution and ecology units. Virtual labs help students...
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