Name _____________________
EVOLUTION UNIT (CH 22-25)
Objectives:
Early evolution of life
 What are the current biological models for the origins of biological macromolecules?
 What are the current models for the origins of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Evidence for evolution
 What types of evidence support an evolutionary view of life?
Mechanisms of evolution
 What is the role of natural selection in the process of evolution?
 How are heredity and natural selection involved in the process of evolution?
 What mechanisms account for speciation and macroevolution?
 What different patterns of evolution have been identified and what mechanisms are responsible for
each of these patterns?
(Tentative) Agenda:
Students will be expected to come to class with notes related to the topic for the day.
CH25
Fri
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2/21
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Describe the conditions on primitive earth that led to the origin of complex
molecules and eventually to protobionts.
Describe how the evolution of energy sources of primitive cells had a major
impact upon atmospheric conditions.
Describe the evidence for the origins of eukaryotic cells.
CH 22
Mon
2/24
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Compare the evolutionary theories of Lamarck and Darwin.
Describe the different types of evidence of evolution and give an example of
each.
CH 23
Tues
2/25
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List Darwin’s arguments for natural selection.
Explain the following types of selective pressures on populations and be
prepared to give an example of each: stabilizing, directional, disruptive, and
sexual.
Wed
2/26
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Describe sources of genetic variation in alleles and the conditions that may
change allele frequencies.
Thurs
2/27
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Be prepared to use the Hardy-Weinberg equation to solve problems to
determine allele frequency in populations.
Fri
2/28
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Describe the conditions that lead to speciation and the maintenance of
individual species.
What are the major patterns of evolution? Compare the theories of
gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.
CH23
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CH 24
Mon
3/3
Tues
Toothpick Fish
Wed
3/5
Unit Exam
Buffer Day (?)
Notes may be checked daily. The FINAL DAY for NOTE CHECKS will be:
Tues - Mar 4
A complete set of notes (worth 100 pts) will be Due Mar 5 (Test Day)
There will be at least two (2) in class writing prompts (each worth 30 pts)
Please include this sheet as a COVER SHEET when you submit your complete set of notes.