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DUE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22
Layered Curriculum - Evolution and Genetics
C Level Assignments
You may do as many of these assignments as you choose.
Assignment
Possible
1. Define homologous structure and common ancestor.
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2. Draw an example of a homologous structure pair and briefly explain what makes it homologous.
10
3. Complete questions #s 6, 8, 9, 16 and 18 on page B37 and B38 in the textbook
5
4. Illustrate the 3 types of plate boundaries (convergent…)
5
5. Draw a picture of the law of superposition
10
6. Make a list of the three ways genetic variation helps an organism stay alive.
5
7. Draw an example of a behavioral adaptation and & briefly explain what makes it a behavioral adaptation.
10
8. Make a list of at least 5 structural adaptations an animal may use to help survive.
5
9. In 5 sentences explain the how the geologic time scale is used as a piece of evidence for evolution.
10
10. Make a list and explain two behavioral adaptations an animal may use to help them survive.
5
Earned
B Level Assignments
You must complete 10 points in this section.
Assignments
Possible Earned
1. Create a Venn Diagram or T-chart that compares and contrasts homologous and analogous structures.
10
2. Create a sentence chain connecting evolution, natural selection and fitness together
10
3. Make a foldable for genetic variation, mutation, genotype and phenotype which has a definition and picture for each.
10
4. Create a model that demonstrates the differences between natural selection and fitness
10
5. Create a Venn diagram that compares and contrasts phenotype and genotype
10
6. Create a graphic organizer such as a spider map or table that identifies and explains the evidence used to support the theory of
evolution. You must use at least three pieces (DNA sequences,... .)
10
A Level Assignments
You must complete 10 points in this section.
Assignment
Possible Earned
1. Create 5 multiple choice test questions. You must explain the answer to each question and explain why every other answer choice is
wrong.
2. Make an original diagram, flow chart, or graphic organizer showing how all the concepts we have studied about Evolution & Genetics
(Theory of Continental Drift, evidences, rock dating, extinction, homologous and analogous structures, adaptations, phenotypes, natural
selection, evolution, survival of the fittest) are connected to the big idea that life forms have become more complex throughout Earth’s
history. Must have color and must be creative.
Total Points
10
10
/100
Your score is your decision. It is based on following directions, and your total points completed. You must do at least 10 points
per section (A, B and C) and attempt a total of 100 points.
At the end of day 1 you must have a minimum of 35 points completed.
At the end of day 2 you must have a minimum of 70 points completed.
At the end of day 3 you must have a minimum of 100 points completed.
If you are interested in bonus points you SHOULD complete the vocabulary activity below to solidify your understanding of the
terms. You may use a dictionary or textbook glossary to aid you in your search.
Choose 9 vocabulary words below and write the correct definition OR a picture that correlates with that word in a box. Be
sure to write the word on the line at the top of the box.
Homologous structure
Divergent boundary
Structural adaptation
Fitness
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Analogous structure
Transform boundary
Evolution
Phenotype
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Convergent boundary
Behavioral adaptation
Natural Selection
Genotype
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