Standards Addressed

S7L5.

Students will examine the evolution of living organisms through inherited characteristics that promote survival of

organisms and the survival of successive generations of their offspring.

a.  Explain that physical characteristics of organisms have changed over successive generations

b.  Describe ways in which species on earth have evolved due to natural selection.

c.  Trace evidence that the fossil record found in sedimentary rock provides evidence for the long history of changing life forms.

Unit EQ

How do physical characteristics of organisms demonstrate/support the theory of evolution?

How does natural selection affect the evolution of species on earth?

How does the fossil record provide evidence of evolution?

Key Words

theory / law / evolution / adaptation / homologous structures
variation / fossils / sedimentary rock / natural selection / Charles Darwin

**Quizlet for vocabulary review**

Estimated Dates Taught / CLASSWORK
3/22-4/1 / EQ: How does natural selection affect the evolution of species on earth?
Introduction of Adaptation Artistry Problem Based Project (Due 3/30)
3/23 / EQ: How does natural selection affect the evolution of species on earth?
Darwin’s Finches:http://www.nsta.org/publications/press/extras/files/virus/Virus-Activity5.pdf
and Peppered Moth Simulations: peppermoths.weebly.com and worksheet
3/24 / EQ: How do physical characteristics of organisms support the theory of evolution?
Understanding Evolution: Homology and Analogy http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/similarity_ms_01
3/25 / EQ: How have species evolved? Planarian Lab
3/28 / EQ: How does the fossil record provide evidence of evolution? (tour and take notes)
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/education/explorations/tours/fossil/5to8/Intro.html
3/29 / EQ: How does natural selection affect the evolution of species on earth?
Candy Lab
3/27-4/1 / EQ: What do I need to know for my test?
Use your review activities, study guide, quizlets and IAN
DUE DATE / TOPIC / HOMEWORK
3/24 / 7-1 / OPTION 1: Take Cornell Notes in your IAN on the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIEoO5KdPvg
OPTION 2: Complete Cornell Notes from textbook pages 166-173. Then do the Section Review in your IAN.
3/25 / Key Words / Complete Vocab Log for key words listed above. Download Vocab Log templates from the blog or draw your own.
3/28 / 7-2 & 7-3 / OPTION 1: Take Cornell Notes in your IAN on the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhHOjC4oxh8
OPTION 2: Complete Cornell Notes from textbook pages 174-183 in your IAN.

** Work on homework a little bit each night! DO NOT wait until the last minute!**

Computers
(I-pads-T-3/22, W-3/23, A-Th-3/24, F-3/25)
(Mini-Lab-F-3/25, M 3/28, W-3/30)

**Problem Presentations 3/30-4/1**

Extra Review
https://www.brainpop.com/science/famousscientists/charlesdarwin/
https://www.brainpop.com/science/ecologyandbehavior/naturalselection/
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/animals/animal-adaptations.htm
Quizzes, Assessments and Exit tickets
3/25 Concept Checkup Quiz
4/1 Genetics/Evolution Test