Introduction
Gather information from secondary sources to decribe the experiments of Urey and Miller and use the available evidence to analyse the:
- reason for thier experiments
- result of their experiments
- importance of their experiments in illustrating the nature and practice of science
- contribution to hypotheses about the origin of life
Task
AIM:
1. To describe the experiments of Urey and Miller
2. To analyse the result, reason for, importance and contribution of Urey and Miller's experiments
METHOD:
Gather information on Urey and Miller experiments by researching online and in your text book to address each aim and complete the 2 parts below
Description of Urey and Miller's Experiments
1. Write a half to one page description (including a simplified diagram of the equipment used) of Urey and Miller's experiments
Analysis of Urey and Miller's Experiments
2. Write a paragraph for each of the following:
(a) the reason for their experiments
(b) the result of their experiments
the importance of their experiments in illustrating the nature and practice of science
(d) the contribution of Urey and Miller's experiments to hypothesise about the origin of life
Results
Once you have answered and addressed the two parts above, summarise that information.
You may choose to do this
- in a table form (look below for example)
-point form with subheadings
-concept map (graphic organiser)
Example of a table
| Description | Reason | Result | Importance in illustrating nature and the practice of science | Contribution to hypothesise about the origin of life |
Discussion/Conclusion
1. Why were the experiments of Urey and Miller important?
2. How did they contribute to the idea of the origin of life?
What other scientists and their research were affected by Urey and Miller's experiments?