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Chapter 16

Bio 1 – Evolution Unit

Big Idea #11: Evolution is the consequence of the interaction of the potential of a species to increase its number, the genetic variability of offspring due to mutation and recombination of genomes, a finite supply of the resources required for life, and the ensuring selection from environmental pressure of those species better able to survive and reproduce.

Mutations alter a gene's genetic information, resulting in a change in the protein that is made, or how or when a cell makes that protein. Most mutations are evolutionary neutral. (S11.B.2.1.2)
Evolution occurs when the gene frequency of alleles in a population shifts to confer survival and reproductive success. (S11.B.2.1.2; S11.B.2.1.4; S11.B.2.2.3)
The differential reproductive success of populations of organisms with advantageous traits is known as natural selection. (S11.B.2.1.2; S11.B.2.1.4)
Speciation occurs when one population is isolated from another population. The isolation can be geological, reproductive, or filling different ecological niches to reduce competition. With isolation comes changing environmental factors exerting selective pressure on mutations and adaptations. (S11.B.2.1.4)
Different species cannot produce fertile offspring. (S11.B.2.1.4)
Common anatomical and/or genetic structures and behaviors demonstrate that species have evolved from common ancestors. (S11.B.2.1.1)
The fossil record documents patterns of mass and background extinctions and the appearance of new species. (S11.B.2.1.1)
There are similarities and differences between fossils and living organisms. (S11.B.2.1.1)
Selective breeding and biotechnology contribute to the deliberate changing of the genetic makeup of a population. (S11.B.2.1.3)

Miller Levine Biology Textbook Chapter 16 – Darwin’s Theory of Evolution

Chapter 16 Study Workbook & vocab review - all

12:45

Natural Selection - Crash Course Biology #14

Hank guides us through the process of natural selection, the key mechanism of evolution.

10:25

Speciation: Of Ligers & Men - Crash Course Biology #15

Hank explains speciation - the evolutionary process by which new biological species arise - in terms of finches, ligers, mules, and dogs.

11:44

Evolution: It's a Thing - Crash Course Biology #20

Hank gets real with us in a discussion of evolution - it's a thing, not a debate. Gene distribution changes over time, across successive generations, to give rise to diversity at every level of biological organization.

Tour of the PBS Evolution Website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/

DAY 1

Intro to Evolution

Evolution Myths, Misconceptions & FAQs

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/library/faq/cat01.html

http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/ev.not.html - NOTE: Evolution is a SCIENTIFIC THEORY!!

http://listverse.com/2008/02/19/top-15-misconceptions-about-evolution/

http://www.evolutionfaq.com/

Big Picture on Evolution – pairs read (document can be viewed at the following link:)

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/stellent/groups/corporatesite/@msh_publishing_group/documents/web_document/wtd026042.pdf

TedED – Myths & Misconceptions About Evolution (4:23)

TedED – Five Fingers of Evolution (5:24)

Biology Junction Evolution PowerPoint & Notes

16.1 Darwin’s Voyage of Discovery – 16.1 Lesson Overview PPT (21 slides) – read lesson summary

State Charles Darwin’s contribution to science

Describe three patterns of biodiversity noted by Darwin

2014 Darwin’s Theory of Evolution PowerPoint – slides 1-60

(“ch 14” Darwin biography notes – can’t remember where I found these)

Darwin’s Great Voyage Activity – Teacher/Student Notes, World Map, Excerpts from Darwin’s The Voyage of the Beagle

16.1 Study Workbook

DAY 2

16.2 Ideas That Shaped Darwin’s Thinking – 16.2 Lesson Overview PPT (31 slides) – read lesson summary

Identify the conclusions drawn by Hutton & Lyell about Earth’s history

Describe Lamarck’s hypothesis of evolution

Describe Malthus’s view of population growth

Explain the role of inherited variation in artificial selection

2014 Darwin’s Theory of Evolution PowerPoint – slides 61-75

Biology Corner – Evolution Notes

16.2 Study Workbook

Video Clips from old biology textbook: VDU3_01A-F (6 clips, about 12 minutes)

PBS Video Series -- Evolution : http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/educators/lessons/index.html (takes about an hour)

Biology Corner Question & Writing Paragraphs Guide

Goal: For this activity, students will view 7 video clips about evolution at the PBS site, after each clip a short essay will be written that answers a question about the topic covered in the clip. Grading is based on thoughtfulness and clarity of essays.

DAY 3

16.3 DarwinPresents His Case – 16.3 Lesson Overview PPT (25 slides) – read lesson summary

Describe the conditions under which natural selection occurs

Explain the principle of common decent

2014 Darwin’s Theory of Evolution PowerPoint – slides 75-93

Kim Brown Evolution PowerPoint & KB Evolution Notes – Patterns of Evolution (slides 1-26)

16.3 Study Workbook

DAY 4 & 5

16.4 Evidence of Evolution – 16.4 Lesson Overview PPT (55 slides) – read lesson summary

Explain how geological distribution of species relates to their evolutionary history

Explain how fossils & the fossil record document the decent of modern species form ancient ancestors

Describe what homologous structures & embryology suggest about the process of evolutionary change

Explain how molecular evidence can be used to trace the process of evolution

Explain the Grants’ investigation of adaptation in Galapagos finches

2014 Darwin’s Theory of Evolution PowerPoint – slides 94-119

Kim Brown Evolution PowerPoint & KB Evolution Notes – Evidence of Evolution (slides 28-53)

16.4 Study Workbook

Evolution Detective

Examine the evidence of five newly discovered alien fossils to determine which of the species is most closely related, which species possibly had common ancestors, the order in which the species appeared, including which species developed first and branched into other species

DAY 6

Lab26: Biochemical Evidence for Evolution

Count & record differences in the sequence of amino acids in similar portions of human, gorilla & horse hemoglobin

Count & record the molecules of each amino acid present in similar portions of human, gorilla, & horse hemoglobin

Use these data to show how biochemical evidence can be used to support evolution

DAY 7 (6)

Evolution Internet Activities