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Getting Wrinkly Spreaders to demonstrate evolution in schools.

Andrew J Spiers¹

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Evolution can be demonstrated in a school lab using

Keywords:

education experimental evolution microbiology microcosms

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Area of Science:

Microbiology and Evolutionary Biology

Background:

Evolutionary biology is essential for modern biological studies.
Practical evolution demonstrations in schools are often considered unfeasible.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a practical method for demonstrating bacterial evolution in a school laboratory setting.
To highlight the utility of 'Wrinkly Spreaders' for educational purposes.

Main Methods:

Utilizing 'Wrinkly Spreaders,' a specific bacterial strain.
Implementing 'evolution in a test tube' experiments.

Main Results:

Wrinkly Spreaders provide a viable model for observing evolutionary processes.
The method allows for hands-on student engagement with evolution.

Conclusions:

Bacterial evolution can be practically demonstrated in schools.
'Evolution in a test tube' using Wrinkly Spreaders is an effective educational tool.