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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 2
Course Code: 200207001
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: L: Life Science; E: Earth Science
Pacing
Traditional
Block
Unit 6 Assessment
TOPIC XI: Natural Selection
ESSENTIAL CONTENT
A. Conditions for Natural Selection
1. Variations of traits
a. Darwin’s finches, peppered moths, etc.
2. Environmental Factors.
a. Food sources
b. Habitat conditions
B. Natural Selection
1. Reproductive fitness
2. Species change over time
3. Diversity of organisms
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Third Nine Weeks
OBJECTIVES
 Relate animal's physical attributes, such as a bird's beak, to
possible advantages for survival in one environment but not
in another
 Explain ways in which genetic variation and environmental
factors contribute to evolution by natural selection and
diversity of organisms
 Explain how a species’ inability to adapt may contribute to
the extinction of that species.
 Predict changes in a species with different types of factors
12 Days
6 Days
Date(s)
02-07-17 to 02-23-17
02-07-17 to 02-23-17
02-07-17 to 02-23-17
INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS
Core Text Book: Pearson Interactive Science Florida Ch.
11.2 -11.3
Vocabulary: environment, natural selection, adaptation,
genetic variation, competition, extinction, Theory of
Evolution, diversity
Technology: Pearson My Science Online
1. BBC: Organisms in their Environment Interactive
2. BrainPOP: Natural Selection, Giant Squid, Coral, Land
Biomes
3. Other: How do organisms react to changes in abiotic
factors? (VL), Animal Matchup with Environment,
Adaptations and Survival, Sources of Variation
4. Endangered Species Fact Sheet
5. Natural Selection
6. Natural Selection
7. Endless Guppies
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M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 2
Natural Selection
Course Code: 200207001
Effect of Environment on New Life Forms
Forest Ecosystem
SC.7.L.15.2
SC.7.L.15.3
Prairie Ecosystem
Rabbit Population by Season
Standard: SC.7.L.15.2
Video
Image
Explore the scientific theory of evolution by recognizing and explaining ways in which genetic variation and environmental factors contribute to
evolution by natural selection and diversity of organisms. AA
(Cognitive Complexity Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning)
Introduction
Elephant Evolution
Genetic Drift
Evolution in Action
Mutation
Support for the Theory of Evolution
Islands of Theory: Charles Darwin and Why Evolution Occurs
Evolutionary tree; vertebrates
Exploration
Evidence of Evolution
Interactive
Glossary
environment
ecosystem
humus
Reading Passage
Absolutely Evolution
Science Content
Collection
Change Over Time and the Fossil Record
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Third Nine Weeks
Evolution by natural selection; requirements
natural selection
adaptations
Adaptations
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Student BYOD Resource Page
M/J COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE 2
Course Code: 200207001
Explore the scientific theory of evolution by relating how the inability of a species to adapt within a changing environment may contribute to the
extinction of that species.
Assessed as SC.7.L.15.2 (Cognitive Complexity Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning)
Standard: SC.7.L.15.3
Video
Selection
Natural Selection: Examples from the Galapagos
Audio
Evolution: Natural Selection: An Example of How Natural Selection
Changes Gene Frequencies in a Population
Science Content
Collection
Natural Selection
Darwin and Natural Selection
All activities are hyperlinked.
Video
Sizing Up Lizards and Lizard Eggs: A Case Study of Adaptation
4.4 Million-Year-Old "Missing Link" Found in Ethiopia in 1994
Bones of "Lucy," Oldest Known Human Species, Found in
Ethiopia
Dr. Donald Johanson on the Discovery and Significance of
"Lucy"
'Missing Link' Skeleton, Ardi, Discovered
Image
Darwin: "The Origin of Species" (Introduction)
Division of Academics – Department of Science
Third Nine Weeks
Fossil May Be Missing Link Between Ancient Sea and Land
Creatur
Super Rodents? Critters That Might Evolve in 50 Million Years
Turtles Can Hold Breath Underwater For Months -- Yet Keep
Brain Function
Paleontologist Dr. Philip Currie Discusses Evidence and
Theories of Dinosaur Adaptation
Charles Darwin
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