Honors Biology
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Evolution and Classification
Textbook Chapters: 17, 15, 16, 18 (for reference)
Topics:
o Theories of Darwin & Lamarck
o Natural Selection
o Earth History
o Classification
Unit Objectives:
 Describe the theory of evolution.
 Discuss the various forms of evidence for evolution.
 Summarize the major events in Earth's history.
 Describe how organisms are classified and where our classification system
came from.
Vocabulary:
 Charles Darwin
 evolution
 theory
 fossil
 artificial selection
 fitness/survival of the fittest
 adaptation
 natural selection
 descent with modification
 common descent
 homologous structure
 vestigial organ
 paleontologist
 fossil record
 extinct
 relative dating
 half-life
 radioactive dating
 geologic time scale
 era
 period
 macroevolution
 adaptive radiation
 convergent evolution
 co-evolution
 punctuated equilibrium
 taxonomy
 binomial nomenclature
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A-Layer
Evolution Discussion Panel
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B-Layers
**B#1: Natural Selection Activity
**B#2: Aquaterra Habitat Activity
**B#3: Genetic Drift/Hardy-Weinberg Activity
**B#4: Alien Taxonomy
**B#5: Cladograms/Dichotomous Keys Lab
**B#6: Molecular Connection
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C-Layers
C#1: Fossil Dig
C#2: History of Life Web Lesson
C#3: Geologic Time
Construct a poster (full-size) of the geologic eras (including a time
scale with each period). Include pictures and labels to show major
evolutionary events and the most important organisms that lived in
that era;
Create a newspaper story describing the major evolutionary events
and the most important organisms that lived in that era. (must be in
newspaper format)
17-1 and 17-3 Outline OR Assessment
C#4: What Darwin Never Knew Video
C#5: Charles Darwin/Natural Selection
Develop a list of at least 5 examples of the biodiversity that Darwin
observed.
Write a brief newspaper article explaining the theory of evolution by
natural selection for an audience who knows nothing about the subject.
Include things about Darwin and what led him to his ideas. (must be in
newspaper format)
Create a concept map that summarizes Darwin’s Theory of Evolution
and summarizes the contributions of other scientists to Darwin’s ideas
about evolution.
Construct a compare/contrast table listing similarities and
differences between artificial and natural selection and give examples
of each.
15-1 and 15-2 Outline OR Assessment
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C#6: Patterns of Evolution
Brainstorm and write down ways Earth might change over the next
1000 years. Select an organism living today and explain how it might
evolve to adapt to the changes. Describe this in writing and make a
sketch (with color) of specific adaptations in your organism. Label the
adaptations the organism has, and why it is useful.
Research the convergent evolution of marsupial and placental mammals.
Create a poster (1/2 size) or type a min. 1-page paper that compares
and contrasts examples of both. Must cite references.
Make a table of the 6 patterns of macroevolution, describing each
pattern and an example of each. Include a title for the table.
Write a minimum 5 - 7 sentence paragraph explaining mass extinction
and adaptive radiation and how the two are related.
15-3 and 17-4 Outline OR Assessment
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C#7: Classification
Write a minimum 5 - 7 sentence paragraph explaining why it is
important to classify the diversity of living things.
Write 10 sentence paragraph about two different species of bears,
that illustrates binomial nomenclature. Cite all references used.
Draw a cladogram of a manufactured item, such as a car, house-hold
item, that has changed over the years. Label derived characters that
appeared as new models arose.
Research different organisms found in each kingdom. Sketch or use
photos to create a poster (full-size) illustrating all the diversity found
in each kingdom. Include names of organisms and must be in color
Chapter 18 Assessment (1st page of assessment only)
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C#8: Review
Chapter 17, 15, 18 Standardized Test Prep
Study Cards – use study guide on my webpage as a guide of what to
include
Make a study guide using the study guide on my webpage
Make a 50 question quiz or worksheet w/ a separate answer key.
Incorporate 3 different types of questions – use all Goal notes
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