 Ally Kasulis, Nancye Lashley, and James Robb

Performance Expectations MS-LS4-2  Apply scientific ideas to construct an explanation for the anatomical similarities and differences among modern organisms and between modern fossil organisms to infer ancestral relationships.

Engage  Show the development and relationships between devices

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Explain TIME Students will create a cladogram to show similarities and differences of pasta.

Explain-Formative Assessment Exit Ticket:  “Based on the activities, what is the big idea?” Example: A cladogram is a visual representation of the development and relationship of organisms (objects) based upon similarities and differences in anatomical structure.

Elaborate  “Nailing Cladistics” Activity  *Observing modern day organisms and constructing a cladogram  *Observing ancient organisms and constructing a cladogram  Reading an article related to common ancestry and summarize  Visit the SNOMNH and observe the Hall of Ancient Life or check out a kit from the museum.  View a video *These two extensions are required.

Evaluate Students will use the modern day organisms they observed with the ancient organisms and create a combined cladogram.

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