March 9, 2015 What are we doing today? Video- Evolution – Great Transformations - LINK – Notes!LINK Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is some of the evidence for evolution?
March 10, 2015 What are we doing today? Finish Video- Evolution – Great Transformations - LINK – Notes!LINK “How do Organisms Evolve?” (pg ) -Read the first paragraph and complete Stop & Think questions 1-3 as a class -Independently and quietly finish reading and complete stop & think questions Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is some of the evidence for evolution?
March 11, 2015 What are we doing today? Natural Selection “Salamander Pursuit” on pg Discuss Procedure and Materials -Complete Data Table before collecting materials -Complete 2-3 rounds today -Clean up materials before bell Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day
March 12, 2015 What are we doing today? Natural Selection Finish “Salamander Pursuit” - Wrap-Up questions (Pg #1 – 4) “Tortoise Islands” (Pg. 247 – 249) -Read intro, then study the two tortoises on pg Write Explanation Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What are adaptations?
March 13, 2015 What are we doing today? Natural Selection Critters and Creatures (Pg. 254 to 257) Part A – Your Environment - Describe Non-Living and Living Factors of your environment (Questions #1 – 10 on page 255) Due: Today Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is speciation?