Unit 4 (DNA) Review

Hi all!  Here are some review materials to help you prepare for the final exam:

Flashcards for the most important vocabulary terms on Quizlet.

The Unit 4 review text.

The mutation scenario and its solution.

Finally, here is a simulator that walks you through protein synthesis (transcription and translation) in an interactive way.

6.17 Evolution Review Day 1

The final unit test is almost here! Below you will find the practice test and practice test answer key as the first means of review for the week. Please email Ms. Barnes with any questions.

Blank Practice Test
Practice Test Answer Key

6.14 Quiz Review

Our last quiz of the year is tomorrow! Make sure you are prepared by completing the practice quiz below, and checking your answers with the answer key. Email me at raechel_barnes@dpsk12.org with any questions :)

I highly encourage to look over the Intro to Evolution Packet as well, because many of the concepts and vocabulary are detailed in the text.

6.2 Practice Quiz
6.2 Practice Quiz Answer Key

6.7 Gradualism

Gradualism is an organism changing over a long period of time.

For a visual of how an organism can change over millions of years, watch the video of whale evolution below.

Work Due: Cornell Notes with the definition of gradualism, summaries of the below example organisms.

Gradualism Examples

6.5 - Review resources for Quiz 6.1 on cladograms and natural selection

Hi Panthers!

Quiz 6.1 is tomorrow (Friday) in class.  I know that many of you were absent during PARCC testing and may be a bit behind on your work.  Here are some resources to help you prepare for tomorrow's quiz:

Guided notes 6.4 on natural selection
The natural selection scenarios and exit ticket scenario
A COMPLETE set of notes for 6.4 natural selection (the exit ticket, questions columns, and summaries are empty - you must complete these on your own)

Cladograms exercise

Natural selection exercise

Practice Quiz 6.1
Practice Quiz 6.1 - Answer Key

And, finally, for those of you that missed it at the start of the unit, here is the essential resource: 6.1 Introduction to Evolution that contains everything you need to know to be successful in this unit.

6.4 Natural Selection

Today we evaluated real-world examples of natural selection of Deer Mice, Bacteria, Venus Fly Trap, and Snakes.

Complete a set of Cornell notes detailing the four parts of natural selection as defined in the 6.1 packet. This packet will be your guide throughout the unit, and will contain the content necessary to be successful in class every day and on the quizzes and unit test. Use this packet to complete notes on Natural Selection.

Use the information in the below link to determine the variation, inheritance, of ONE organism of your choosing. Write these in your notes.

Organism Scenarios of Natural Selection

Work Due: Complete Cornell Notes on Natural Selection, Including Questions/Summary

6.3 Peppered Moth Diorama

Watch the following video on the peppered moth and natural selection:

Complete the Peppered Moth Simulation at the link below:

Peppered Moth Simulation

For a 10 point quiz grade, complete a diorama of the peppered moth and natural selection in its environment. The diorama must include the following:

• Moths and Trees (3pts)
• A Written Explanation (3pts)
• 3 Dimensional/3D (2pts)
• Neat in Appearance (2pts)