1. Today’s Bellwork: GET A COMPUTER. On a sheet of notebook paper, answer the following questions: 1.Many species of organisms are found only on islands. Lemurs are found only on Madagascar and koalas only on Australia. Which factor do you think contributes MOST to this situation? 2.Describe how an organism may change/adapt as a result of isolation on an island. 3.Define the word speciation. 4.Give three examples of types of isolation that may result in the formation of new species. 5.Do you think evolution still occurs? Why or why not? 6.Why is it important to learn about evolution?

2. What’s Coming Up: 3/22; 3/23 – Evolution Discussion and Research Activity RESEARCH ACTIVITY IS A SUMMATIVE GRADE – DUE THURSDAY! You may type it into the word document on my webpage OR turn in the paper copy. 3/24; 3/29 – Finish Notes/Activity 3/30; 3/31 – Classification/Evolution Lab 4/1; 4/2 – UNIT TEST 4/5; 4/6 – REVIEW BEGINS!! to PROFICIENT and beyond!!!!!

3. TODAY’S AGENDA: 1.BELLWORK 2.SHORT VIDEO CLIPS AND SHARE/PAIR DISCUSSIONS -“Isn’t Evolution Just a Theory?” -“How Do We Know Evolution Happens?” -“Why Does Evolution Matter Now?” 3. Evolution Research Activity (Summative Grade

4. Video #1: Isn’t Evolution Just a Theory Question to answer on your notebook paper: 1.Is it correct to say the evolution is JUST a theory? Is gravity JUST a theory? Defend your answer.

5. Video #2: How Do We Know Evolution Happens? Question to answer on your notebook paper: 1.How are whale fossils clues to their evolutionary history? 2. Give other examples of fossil records that show evolutionary changes from common descendants.

6. Video #3: Why Does Evolution Matter Now? Question to answer on your notebook paper: 1. Why is the theory of evolution an important theory for doctors and the field of medicine? How does the theory affect the way illnesses and treatments are approached?

7. Evolution Research Activity – SUMMATIVE GRADE Go to my webpage and click on the document OR get a paper copy. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY TO NAVIGATE TO THE DIFFERENT SITES NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE ENTIRE ACTIVITY. THERE ARE FOUR PARTS!!!!

8. PART I: WHAT DID A T. REX TASTE LIKE? YOU WILL NAVIGATE THROUGH FIVE FOLDERS TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ACTIVITIES! READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY!! FOLDER 5 REQUIRES A LITTLE EXTRA RESEARCH. YOU WILL MAKE A HYPOTHESIS ABOUT A FEATURE YOU BELIEVE A T. REX SHARED WITH A PARROT. YOU WILL RESEARCH THE EVIDENCE THAT IS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT YOUR HYPOTHESIS AND WRITE A SHORT ESSAY ON THE EVIDENCE YOU DISCOVERED.

9. PART II: DARWIN’S THEORY OF EVOLUTION YOU WILL GO TO A SPECIFIC WEBSITE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT DARWIN AND HIS RESEARCH. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

10. PART III: DARWIN’S THEORY OF EVOLUTION – CURRENT RESEARCH AND DATA SUPPORTING THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION HERE YOU WILL WATCH A SHORT VIDEO THAT TAKES US AWAY FROM JUST A FOSSIL RECORD TO SHOWING US DATA THAT SHOWS THE EVOLUTION OF 13 SPECIES OF FINCHES ON THE SAME ISLANDS DARWIN STUDIED. DIRECTIONS TELL YOU WHERE TO STOP THE VIDEO TO ANSWER QUESTIONS. THE LAST QUESTION IN THIS SECTION ASKS YOU TO USE THE THREE PARTS OF DARWIN’S THEORY IN YOUR ANSWER!! FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

11. PART IV: EVOLUTION CONCEPT MAP TAKE ALL YOU HAVE DISCOVERED, AND USING THE WORDS PROVIDED, COMPLETE THE EVOLUTION CONCEPT MAP