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)

6.2 Evidence of Evolution Lab

In the long block schedule periods, we are able to accomplish whole labs. Using anatomical, fossil, and DNA evidence, students constructed a cladogram for 5 different organisms. If you were absent, make sure you complete the below make up lab.

Make Up Lab

6.1 Introduction to Evolution

Complete the below packet about the introduction to evolution as an in class assignment. This will serve as a guide for new vocabulary and content throughout the entire unit! It will be a great study resource for the upcoming quizzes and tests for evolution.

Worksheet
Power Point

Unit 5 Test Review

Today we spent time reviewing unit 5 in preparation for the unit test tomorrow, Wednesday April 6th! Please see the previous posts for numerous study materials, including the practice test and answer key as well as a complete reading guide on all of the content.

Email raechel_barnes@dpsk12.net with any questions!