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Learning Targets – Unit 13
EVOLUTION
If we, as a class, can begin each statement
with, “We can…” then we will have achieved
our goal of truly understanding our
learning targets.
Here are our learning targets for this unit!
Your goal for the end of this unit is to be able to
say, “I
can…”
You will be
How do you feel?
introduced to
this topic
I know this stuff!
during the
I could use some help...
following
sections…
describe the difference between spontaneous
generation and biogenesis
identify the early scientists that were able to
disprove spontaneous generation
describe what was involved in the experiments
used to disprove spontaneous generation (Redi,
Spallanzani, Pasteur)
describe the Primordial Soup Theory (Oparin)
identify other theories on the origin of life
(hydrothermal vents, frozen ocean, meteor, etc.)
interpret fossil evidence found in sedimentary
rock
describe the different types of fossils
recognize the evidence showing that all life on
earth has a common origin, including:
a.homologous, analogous, and vestigial
structures
b.embryological similarities
c.biochemical comparisons (DNA, RNA, and
protein)
Origins of Life
Origins of Life
Origins of Life
Origins of Life
Origins of Life
Evidence of
Evolution
Evidence of
Evolution
Evidence of
Evolution
Ahh! What is this?
recognize Lamarck’s theory of evolution as the
theory of acquired characteristics
describe Darwin’s theory of natural selection
describe how genetic equilibrium is altered
identify and describe the different patterns of
evolution (convergent vs. divergent)
contrast the different types of natural selection
(including stabilizing, directional, and disruptive)
summarize the punctuated equilibrium
hypothesis
contrast the punctuated equilibrium hypothesis
with the hypothesis of gradualism
describe why the Galapagos Islands are unique
for evolutionary studies
describe the data/evidence that has been
gathered from the Galapagos Islands
Early Theories
of Evolution
Early Theories
of Evolution
Mechanisms
of Evolution
Mechanisms
of Evolution
Mechanisms
of Evolution
Mechanisms
of Evolution
Mechanisms
of Evolution
Early Theories
of Evolution
Early Theories
of Evolution