# Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab

> Virtual lab for high school and undergraduate evolutionary biology education. (iPhone/iPad app by Howard Hughes Medical Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lizard-evolution-virtual-lab/id955217861 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Howard Hughes Medical Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/411540290)
- Category: Education, Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.90/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 361 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lizard-evolution-virtual-lab/id955217861/reviews.md

## What is Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab?

The virtual lab includes four modules that investigate different concepts in evolutionary biology, including adaptation, convergent evolution, phylogenetic analysis, reproductive isolation, and speciation. Each module involves data collection, calculations, analysis and answering questions. The “Educators” tab includes lists of key concepts and learning objectives and detailed suggestions for incorporating the lab in your instruction.

The lab is appropriate for students in high school biology and environmental science classes, and undergraduate biology, ecology, environmental science courses. The focus on observation, measurement, and experimental methods makes the lab a good fit for addressing "science as a process" or "nature of science" aspects of the curriculum. The emphasis on the collection, analysis, and graphing of data, connects to the mathematical dimension of biology and general goals of STEM integration.

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a nonprofit medical research organization that ranks as one of the nation's largest philanthropies. HHMI plays a powerful role in advancing biomedical research and science education. HHMI brings the latest biomedical research into the classroom with the award-winning BioInteractive website, featuring free resources for science education, including lectures, animations, short films, interactive features, and classroom-ready lesson plans and activities. Topics include all areas of biology and earth and environmental science. Vist the website at www.biointeractive.org.

## Key features

- Evolutionary biology modules
- Data collection and analysis
- Phylogenetic analysis
- Reproductive isolation studies
- Speciation concepts
- Educator resources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lizard-evolution-virtual-lab/id955217861/reviews.md

### 1/5 — EMOtional DAMage

*2022-05-28, version 2.0.1*

I would much rather lose 50 50/50s than ever use this piece of utter… garbage again. It froze so much >:(

### 5/5 — Poetry in Motion

*2022-02-10, version 2.0.1*

Truly, the most revolutionary piece of media produced in the modern era. An ode to the wonderful and moving sonnets of Shakespeare in its diction and syntax. Delicate wordplay combined with witty dialogue and breathtaking visuals.
       This app showed the the light of the one true God and helped me through some of the darkest places of my life. It was my way into the church of His Noodlyness, the Great Flying Spaghetti Monster. View this application in all of its glory and know Him.
        Before this app, I was addicted to every drug under the sun. Alcohol, Adderall, Coke, Sprite, Acid, Bases, Violent Video Games. But this… this helped me overcome all that. It showed me that true strength, strength of the soul… comes from illegal Bolivian performance-enhancing drugs injected into any number of natural orifices.
             Please, do yourself a favor and absorb this app.

                                                - Still the president, Donald Trump

### 1/5 — im so done

*2021-01-22, version 2.0.1*

i suggest doing something when u get this assignment in the future. break ur device, throw it on the ground, light it on fire, then throw some extra gasoline on it, then jump in it because that’s better then attempting the stupid lizard lab. also nvr listen to ur mom when she says ap bio will be fun cus it’s not.

### 1/5 — Wowowowow 10/10💯

*2021-01-13, version 2.0.1*

This app is so good, it crashed several times. And it froze like ice cream. It was super awesome, I love having to spend 3 hours on a module with an estimated time of 1 1/2 hrs. I honestly wanna have more of these apps never come out, truly, your system is a work of art indeed. I wanted to stop doing it before I even started. This app is as slow as long-limbed lizards on a thin branch😉

### 1/5 — This App is Incredible

*2021-01-13, version 2.0.1*

This app is simply a work of art. Such high quality videos that you’ll never watch because the videos don’t play, so your left to use your knowledge and guess on every single quiz. From the beautiful graphics that glitch in every single new screen to the glorious activities which are both pointless and time consuming, this app is a wild ride that will leave you with a bad grade, and 3 less hours of your time! My favorite app.

### 1/5 — Oh no

*2020-04-20, version 2.0.1*

I don’t think they could’ve made a worse app. Glitchy, unclear instructions, boring, disengaging to name a few. Fellow bio students I am sorry we have to put up with stupid programs like this :(

### 1/5 — Don’t even bother

*2020-04-12, version 2.0.1*

I can safely say that was the most frustrating waste of two hours in my entire life. I’d rather burn alive than do it again.

### 5/5 — Wow

*2019-02-13, version 2.0.1*

It made me cry. Cinematic masterpiece.

### 1/5 — Just no - from your fellow AP Bio Student

*2018-10-21, version 2.0.1*

The app is glitchy. The videos do not work. The sound is all wrong. I cried multiple times trying to get it to work. Questioning all of my life choices currently. So yeah, 10/10 would not recommend to a friend or any fellow AP Bio Student. Just don’t do it. If assigned, trust me, it’s better to just take the L and get a zero.

### 1/5 — Very annoying

*2018-03-08, version 2.0.1*

This app makes no sense and I absolutely hate using it in class. I wish it didnt exist.

## Frequently asked questions about Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab

### What are the main learning objectives of Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab?

The virtual lab investigates adaptation, convergent evolution, phylogenetic analysis, reproductive isolation, and speciation. Each module involves data collection, calculations, analysis, and answering questions to reinforce these concepts.

### Is Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab suitable for younger students?

The app is appropriate for students in high school biology and environmental science classes, and undergraduate biology and ecology courses. Its age rating is 4+, but the content is geared towards secondary and tertiary education.

### What devices support Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab?

Currently, Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab is supported on iPads. It is not available for Android devices or other platforms at this time.

### How often is Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab updated?

The app was last updated on April 19, 2017, to version 2.0.1. Given the last update date, it may not receive frequent new content or feature updates.

### Does Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab offer certifications?

The description does not mention any certifications being offered upon completion of the modules. The focus is on learning and understanding evolutionary biology concepts.

### What is the user sentiment for Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab?

User sentiment appears to be mixed, with an average rating of 1.9 stars from 22 ratings. This suggests that while some users find value, a significant portion may have encountered issues or unmet expectations.

### Does Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab have ads?

No, Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab does not contain advertisements. As it is a free application from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, it is designed for educational purposes without commercial interruptions.

### Where can I find additional resources for Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab?

The app includes an 'Educators' tab with suggestions for incorporating the lab into instruction. For broader science education resources from the developer, you can visit the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's BioInteractive website at www.biointeractive.org.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2017-04-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Optimized for iOS 10.3 and bug fixes.
Please note: if you are currently working on the lab using version 2.0.0, your progress will be lost with this version 2.0.1 update.

### 2.0.0 — 2016-02-22

We have updated the Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab based on feedback from field testers (over 50 classrooms!). Please note: if you are currently working on the lab using version 1.0, your progress will be lost with this version 2.0 update.
• Fewer measurements for Module 1 and the option to skip the graphing portion (which will be indicated in the Progress tab)
• More background information and support for the statists portions of Modules 3 and 4, including the addition of confidence interval
• The option to skip doing the calculations in Module 4 if they were done in Module 3 Updated information for educators on how to implement the lab in the classroom

### 1.0.0 — 2015-01-19

No release notes.

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