Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit Part I: Evolution Part II: Natural Selection Part III: Earth System History Part IV: Human Evolution Part V: On Origins Part VI: Ecological Succession

More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and Science Skills Unit. Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit includes… A Six Part 3,400 Slide PowerPoint roadmap. 26 page bundled homework package that chronologically follows the slideshow, modified version, answer keys, and rubric. 12 pages of unit notes that follows slideshow. 4 PowerPoint Review Games (550 Slides) with answer keys. Worksheets, crossword puzzles, rubrics, templates, and much more. tural_Selection_Unit.htmlhttp:// tural_Selection_Unit.html

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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First Name, Last Name Science and Section

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First Name, Last Name Science and Section Treat this journal with care and respect. It will be very helpful for the bundled homework package.

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Your journal is your responsibility. If it becomes lost or damaged it will significantly reduce your grade.

RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

On Origins Available Sheet.

Activity! Observing Sewer Lice (Pediculus deficus) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Larger Cousin of (Pediculus humanus) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when it dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Please observe and record all of the sewer lice behaviors for a few minutes Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Please make some observations of Sewer Louse behaviors in your journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

The carbonation in the Ginger Ale creates bubbles that get caught in the wrinkles of the raisin. When enough bubbles are trapped the raisin rises to the surface, releases the bubbles, and then sinks to the bottom.

New Area of Focus: What does it mean to be living? New Area of Focus: What does it mean to be living? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

What does it mean to be living? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Video! Introduction to the Characteristics of Life…Maybe. –

Organism: Any living thing Organism: Any living thing Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Characteristics of living things Characteristics of living things Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Made of SPONCH ingredients. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Made of cells. Made of cells. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Moves. Moves. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Plants have limited movement but they can move.

Responds to a stimulus. Responds to a stimulus. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Uses Energy. Uses Energy. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Adjusts to Changes. Adjusts to Changes. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains homeostasis. Maintains homeostasis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Adjusts to Changes. Adjusts to Changes. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains homeostasis. Maintains homeostasis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Adjusts to Changes. Adjusts to Changes. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains homeostasis. Maintains homeostasis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Reproduces. Reproduces. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Has a life span. Has a life span. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Grows and Develops. Grows and Develops. Grow-To increase in size. Grow-To increase in size. Develop-To change in ability. Develop-To change in ability. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Grows and Develops. Grows and Develops. Grow-To increase in size. Grow-To increase in size. Develop-To change in ability. Develop-To change in ability. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Grows and Develops. Grows and Develops. Grow-To increase in size. Grow-To increase in size. Develop-To change in ability. Develop-To change in ability. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Adapts to Change. Adapts to Change. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Adapts to Change. Adapts to Change. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? Moves Made of cells Does not use energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? Answer: Moves Made of cells Does not use energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? Answer: Moves Made of cells Does not use energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? Answer: Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Cannot evolve over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? and the answer is… Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Cannot evolve over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? and the answer is… Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Cannot evolve over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Which is not a characteristics of living things? and the answer is… Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Needs of Living Things Needs of Living Things Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Energy: Supplied by the sun Energy: Supplied by the sun Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Water: To keep things moving in and out of cells. (Universal Solvent) Water: To keep things moving in and out of cells. (Universal Solvent) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Minerals- For proper chemical balance. Minerals- For proper chemical balance. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Video Link! Characteristic of Living Things. (Optional) – aRwhttp:// aRw

You can now complete this question on your bundled homework.

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How did life begin? –Please write your short but specific theory. –The only wrong answer is no answer at all.

In Science theory In Science theory - - -

Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. - -

In Science theory In Science theory Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. -

In Science theory In Science theory Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. The two are different. The two are different.

Four general ideas about the origin of life. Four general ideas about the origin of life Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Special creation: Divine forces (God). Special creation: Divine forces (God). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

E.T. extraterrestrial origin: Life landed here from space. E.T. extraterrestrial origin: Life landed here from space. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Some scientists believe that the rod-shaped structures across the top and center of this meteorite may be tiny fossilized bacteria. –Many other scientists believe that the structures were formed by processes other than life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Some scientists believe that the rod-shaped structures across the top and center of this meteorite may be tiny fossilized bacteria. –Many other scientists believe that the structures were formed by processes other than life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Amino acids have been found within meteorites. –Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

Do turtles spontaneously emerge from the sand as new life?

Answer. No, turtles lay eggs in the sand that hatch into baby turtles.

Spontaneous origin (abiogenesis): Life came from non-living materials. Spontaneous origin (abiogenesis): Life came from non-living materials. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

On Origins Available Sheet.

Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air. –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air. –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air. –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Life comes from life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Life only comes from pre-existing life. Except of course for the first form of life. Science has disproven but also suggests abiogenesis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

On Origins Available Sheet.

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

As a result (Pasteur) – Sterilization of tools – Helped save millions.

Science viewpoint Science viewpoint Which includes Which includes Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Evolution (Darwinism). Evolution (Darwinism). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Cosmology (astronomy) Cosmology (astronomy) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Geology (Earth System History) Geology (Earth System History) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Abiogenesis (Primitive life / organic chemistry). Abiogenesis (Primitive life / organic chemistry). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

You can now complete this question, or wait until the end of the unit.

You can now complete this question tonight.

You may want to work on this question right now using the slideshow to assist you.

Origins of the Universe, a timeline. Origins of the Universe, a timeline Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Big Bang roughly 13.7 billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Big Bang roughly 13.7 billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Give or take about 120 million years

4.6 billion years ago: Earth was created. 4.6 billion years ago: Earth was created. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

3.8 billion years ago: life arose. 3.8 billion years ago: life arose. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Early Earth was a primeval soup. (SPONCH soup) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Early Earth was a harsh place of extreme temperatures and chemicals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Stromatolites are some of the oldest known fossils, dating back more than 3 billion years Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Gypsum Daisy: Extremely old fossil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Prebionts: Nonliving structures that evolved into the first living cells. (Simple) Prebionts: Nonliving structures that evolved into the first living cells. (Simple) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

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This is the Apex Chert, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is the Apex Chert, a place in Australia that contains the oldest rocks on Earth. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is the Apex Chert, a place in Australia that contains the oldest rocks on Earth. Within these rocks fossils have been found and dated billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is the Apex Chert, a place in Australia that contains the oldest rocks on Earth. Within these rocks fossils have been found and dated billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

This is a Cyanobacteria from the Apex Chert after staining. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Picture of microbial life from the Barberton Formation in South Africa, of 3.4 billion years of age. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

2 billion years ago: Oxygen began to saturate the atmosphere. 2 billion years ago: Oxygen began to saturate the atmosphere. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

1.8 billion years ago: Eukaryotic cells (single cells with a nucleus) evolved. 1.8 billion years ago: Eukaryotic cells (single cells with a nucleus) evolved. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Small wormlike creatures dated to 1.2 Billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Explosion and radiation of animals in the sea in the Vendian Period. 605 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

520 million years ago during the Cambrian Period, the oceans had a wide diversity of animals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The late Ordovican. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Devonian Period of 375 million years ago saw an explosion of amphibians. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present “Hoot” “Hoot” “Birds didn’t evolve until much later.”

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

In 1977, Every scientists jaws dropped, the book about how life, and ecosystems works was dropped on its head. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

An entire unknown ecosystem was found thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean around hydrothermal vents. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

An entire unknown ecosystem was found thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean around hydrothermal vents. –A place nobody suspected to find life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Pressures at these depths are enormous. –Acidic environment 2.8 pH –There is no light. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

“I don’t really even need eyes anymore.”

Even microscopic organisms at this depth are unique.

How does this type of ecosystem exist without sunlight? –Where does the energy come from?

Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit Part I: Evolution Part II: Natural Selection Part III: Earth System History Part IV: Human Evolution Part V: On Origins Part VI: Ecological Succession

More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and Science Skills Unit. Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

The Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit includes… A Six Part 3,400 Slide PowerPoint roadmap. 26 page bundled homework package that chronologically follows the slideshow, modified version, answer keys, and rubric. 12 pages of unit notes that follows slideshow. 4 PowerPoint Review Games (550 Slides) with answer keys. Worksheets, crossword puzzles, rubrics, templates, and much more. tural_Selection_Unit.htmlhttp:// tural_Selection_Unit.html