Download Theme Evidence of Evolution Number of Days 4

Biology Curriculum Guide
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Theme
Evidence of Evolution
Number of Days
4 days
Overview
Student knows evolutionary theory is a scientific explanation for the unity and diversity of life.
Prior Knowledge
6.12.B
Misconceptions
Key Vocabulary
recognize that the presence of a nucleus determines whether a cell is prokaryotic or eukaryotic
Difference in evolution and the theory of evolution
Students mistakenly think that heterotrophs came from autotrophs.
Students think that if it is on the Internet it is a valid source; information needs to come from a reputable science organization (i.e.
Institute for Creation Research DOES NOT meet criteria for scientific explanation specified in the TEKS 7G statement)
homology (homologous/homologies), biogeography, fossil record, molecular, developmental, anatomical, phylogenetic tree,
cladogram, common ancestor
Student Expectations (Science and ELPS)
7A
TSW analyze and evaluate how evidence of
common ancestry among groups is provided by
the fossil record, biogeography, and homologies,
including anatomical, molecular, and
developmental
7B
TSW analyze and evaluate scientific explanations
concerning any data of sudden appearance,
stasis, and sequential nature of groups in the fossil
record
7G
TSW analyze and evaluate scientific explanations
concerning the complexity of the cell.
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2012-13
Teaching Targets
Students need to analyze all the different types of evidence presented in the 5E Lesson:
Evidence of Evolution
o Fossil record sedimentary rock layers - PH Biology textbook p. 382, 417-420
o Biogeography geographic isolation - natural or migration p. 383
o Homologies
anatomical (i.e. similar bone structure) p.384
molecular (i.e. similar genetic strands) p. 454
developmental/embryological (i.e. chick embryo) p.385
o Students need to create and analyze phylogentic trees p. 453
Students need to be able to identify the common ancestors and the most/least related species
on a phylogenetic tree.
Students need to summarize the significance of all the different pieces of evidence supporting
evolution including their geologic timeline, molecular homologies, and developmental
homologies.
Students need to research 7B using teacher-approved resources and a teacher-made rubric for
their project, essay, or research paper.
o Students need to complete a research essay that gives valid explanations concerning the
controversies surrounding the data found in the fossil record; stasis = no change
Students evaluate the following hypotheses:
o Endosymbiotic hypothesis analyze and evaluate the hypothesis in reference to the
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Origin of Life hypothesis/theory mitochondria
TSW analyze and evaluate the evidence
regarding formation of simple organic molecules
and their organization into long complex molecules
having information such as the DNA molecule for
self-replicating life.
9D
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
use strategic learning techniques such as concept
mapping, drawing, memorizing, comparing,
contrasting, and reviewing to acquire basic and
grade-level vocabulary;
1C
Required Theme Activities
2012-13
Focus Points
Students will create an Evolution Lapbook and add Evolution Lapbook application activities to
target vocabulary of the unit on both natural selection and evidence of change. - NEW
Focus Points
Word Wall: Evidence of Evolution
English
Word Wall: Evidence of Evolution
Spanish
5E Lesson: Evidence for Evolution (TEA)
Top 10-12 key vocabulary terms to place on your classroom word wall for students to view and
use.
Students will focus on the different types of evidence presented in the 5E Lesson: Evidence of
Evolution
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Cell Phone Evolution (in 5E)
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Engage
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Dating the Fossil Record Activity (in 5E)
Fossil Record Notes Booklet
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Fossil record
o Biogeography
USGS_Fossil Evidence_puzzle legend
USGS_Fossil Evidence_puzzle pieces
USGS_Fossil Evidence_worldtoday
USGS_Fossil Evidence
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Biogeography
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Structural and developmental homologies
embryo (developmental)
bridge natural selection to evidence of change and fossil record
sedimentary rock layers
geographic isolation (natural or migration)
similar bone structure (anatomical), chick
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Structural and Embryological Homologies Notes
Booklet
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Molecular Evidence (in 5E)
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Molecular homologies - similar genetic strands and amino acid sequences
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Creating and Analyzing a Cladogram (in 5E)
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Students will create and analyze a cladogram.
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Supporting Resources
Reading to Learn
Focus Points
Life Before Oxygen
Student reading passage to help address TEK 7G.
NEW
Graphing Lab - Molecular Evidence
Activity
2012-13
NEW
Creating Cladograms
Students will (1)sequence information using items which overlap specific sets; (2) relate
sequencing to the Law of Superposition; and (3) show how fossils can be used to give relative
dates to rock layers.
Molecular homologies - similar genetic strands and amino acid sequences
Students will create and analyze phylogentic trees.
Online Resources
Fossil Evidence
Students will examine five transitional species that fill so-called gaps in the fossil record. (7B)
Understanding Evolution
University of Berkeley website
A Brief History of Life
Students will watch an animation which describes the major events and species on the planet
from the Precambrian Era to present
The Emergence of Life on Earth by Iris Fry
The Oparin-Haldane hypothesis is discussed as well as the Miller-Urey experiment
Assessment
Formative Assessment - Molecular Evidence of
Evolution
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12/12/2012
Avoiding common pitfalls
Focus Points
Students analyze the amino acid sequences of various primates to determine relatedness.
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