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History of life
Biological evolution accounts for diversity over long periods of time.
Evidence of evolution
The long history of the Earth and the long history of changing life are displayed in the many layers of sedimentary rock.
Form is often linked to function.
Adaptations are preserved in a population by natural selection.
Inherited characteristics affect the likelihood of an organism's survival and reproduction.
Populations evolve not individuals.
A. Students will analyze and evaluate evidence of common ancestry among species: fossil records, geographic distribution,
embryology, and homologous body structures.
B. Students will explore and be able to explain how natural selection produces changes in populations.
C. Students will be able to identify evolutionary mechanisms including genetic drift, gene drift, gene drift, gene flow,
mutation, and recombination.
Unit Summary:
The number of species on Earth has recently been estimated to be about 8.7 million! The diversity of life is outstanding, but more
incredible is that all living organisms on Earth are related in one way or another. In this unit on evolution we learn about the
diversity and unity of life. We will look into the processes by which the diversity of life on earth developed over time from
common ancestors. We will look at changes at the genetic level, such as gene mutations, have lead to changes in populations over
time. We will also explore the mechanism by which evolution occurs: natural selection. Over time in a population traits that are
advantageous and that support an organisms ability to survive and reproduce are naturally selected for.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:
Evolution Survey
KWL Chart
Formative:
Class discussions
Quickwrites
Evidence for Evolution Graphic
Organizer
Natural selection lab activity and
write up
Vocabulary quiz
Test Review
Summative:
Lesson 1
Student Learning Objective:
Acceptable Evidence:
Instructional Strategies:
Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction
Lesson Activities:
Instructional
Strategies:
Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction
Lesson Activities:
Instructional
Strategies:
Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction
Lesson Activities:
Lesson 2
Student Learning Objective:
Acceptable Evidence:
Lesson 3
Student Learning Objective:
Acceptable Evidence:
structures.
Unit Resources:
Unit Website: http://www.weebly.com/weebly/main.php
Evolution Survey Website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JQQSNXZ
Prezi-Presentation for Guided Notes: https://prezi.com/3occ624imjbv/natural-selection-and-the-evidence-for-evolution/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhHOjC4oxh8 (Intro to Evolution)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SCjhI86grU (Intro to Natural Selection)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNqiclBUxdY (Animal Adaptations_
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNqiclBUxdY (Survival Game)
http://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-evolution-timeline-interactive (Human Evolution Timeline Interactive)
http://www.wellcometreeoflife.org/interactive/ (Tree of Life Interactive)
http://www.bio-alive.com/animations/evolution.htm (Evolution Animations)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/05/ (PBS Evolution of Diversity Library)
Useful Websites:
Course Website: http://msmendozassciencesite.weebly.com
http://www.biologycorner.com/lesson-plans/evolution-taxonomy/ (The Biology Corner)
http://quizlet.com (Quizlet)