STUDENT LEARNING MAP – Biology I
Unit 4 Evolutionary Changes
Days: 22
Unit Essential
Question
How do environmental and genetic factors work together to cause
evolutionary changes in organisms? SC912.L15.13; SC912.L15.4;
SC912.L15.5; SC912.L15.8; SC912.L15.6
Lesson Essential Question 1
What are the major causes and effects of natural selection?
Lesson 1 Vocabulary
Natural selection
Lesson Essential Question 2
Lesson 2 Vocabulary
How do mutations and genetic recombination impact
genetic variation
Mutations, genetic
recombination, genetic
variation
Lesson Essential Question 3
What influence do genetic drift and gene flow have on
evolutionary change?
Lesson Essential Question 4
Lesson 3 Vocabulary
Genetic drift, gene flow
Lesson 4 Vocabulary
What experiments led to the development of the scientific
explanation for the origin of life?
biogenesis, primordial,
endosymbiont
Lesson Essential Question 5
Lesson 5 Vocabulary
What are the essential components that support the
scientific theory of evolution?
evolution
Lesson Essential Question 6
What are the similarities and differences between
Neanderthals and humans?
Lesson 6 Vocabulary
Neanderthals
Lesson Essential Question 7
Lesson 7 Vocabulary
How do changes in hominids reflect evolution?
hominids
Lesson Essential Question 8
How do scientists use evolutionary relationships and new
evidence to develop classification systems?
Lesson 8 Vocabulary
Linnaeus Classification
system
Major Unit Assignment
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the nature of science by completing the steps of a scientific
experiment. Students will use the Sumter County Schools Experimental Design to answer a question or solve a problem
with a clear purpose for investigation.
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Identify a question or problem
Explain the purpose of investigating this question or problem.
Conduct background research on the topic, listing your findings in a bibliography.
Develop a testable hypothesis in an “If, then, because” statement.
Create a specific bulleted list of materials needed for the experiment.
Write out detailed procedures for how to do the experiment and how to analyze the data. Include any safety
concerns.
7. Records all observations and data from the experiment in charts, graphs or tables.
8. Evaluate the results of the experiment.
9. Construct an argument using the evidence to explain if the results support or do not support the hypothesis and
write a conclusion statement.