Download Due

March 9, 2015
Target
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits
in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a
specific environment.
Question of the Day
What are we doing today?
What is some of the evidence for
evolution?
VideoEvolution – Great Transformations
- LINK – Notes!
Due: Tomorrow
March 10, 2015
Target
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits
in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a
specific environment.
Question of the Day
What is some of the evidence for
evolution?
What are we doing today?
Finish VideoEvolution – Great Transformations
- LINK – Notes!
“How do Organisms Evolve?” (pg. 231-237)
- Read the first paragraph and complete Stop
& Think questions 1-3 as a class
- Independently and quietly finish reading and
complete stop & think questions 4-10.
Due: Tomorrow
March 11, 2015
Target
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits
in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a
specific environment.
Question of the Day
What are we doing today?
Natural Selection
“Salamander Pursuit” on pg. 244-247
- Discuss Procedure and Materials
- Complete Data Table before collecting
materials
- Complete 2-3 rounds today
- Clean up materials before bell
Due: Tomorrow
March 12, 2015
Target
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits
in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a
specific environment.
Question of the Day
What are adaptations?
What are we doing today?
Natural Selection
Finish “Salamander Pursuit”
- Wrap-Up questions (Pg. 247 - #1 – 4)
“Tortoise Islands” (Pg. 247 – 249)
- Read intro, then study the two tortoises on
pg. 249
- Write Explanation
Due: Tomorrow
March 13, 2015
Target
Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits
in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a
specific environment.
Question of the Day
What is speciation?
What are we doing today?
Natural Selection
Critters and Creatures (Pg. 254 to 257)
Part A – Your Environment
- Describe Non-Living and Living
Factors of your environment
(Questions #1 – 10 on page 255)
Due: Today