1. Evolution

2. What is the definition of Evolution?

3. Evolution is defined as..
The cumulative changes in a group of organisms through time
Change in Allele Frequencies overtime
Genetic modification over time
Descent with modification

4. The root of many misconceptions about evolution is not understanding science.
So, what is Science?

5. Science Philosophy Opinions Observations Measurements Art Hypothesize
Experiments
Data
Music
Natural World
Astrology

6. Science is a process by which knowledge about the physical universe is obtained, observed and explained.

7. Evolution deals with how life changed AFTER its origin.
True
Evolution deals with how life changed AFTER its origin.

8. Evolution is about progress and improvement.
Humans
Misconception
Fish
Bugs
Bacteria

9. Evolution is not a ladder of progress
No organism is perfect
Organisms at the tip of the branches are not better or more advanced than those on the other branches.

10. Organisms try to adapt. Misconception
Adaptation doesn’t involve ‘trying’, either the genes for a trait are present or they are not.

11. Only the strongest survive
Misconception
Strong has nothing to do with it, which ever traits are best suited for the environment will survive and reproduce. .

12. Natural Selection works on existing genetic variation
True

13. Genetic mutations are what is random.
Evolution is random
Misconception
Organisms with a particular genetic make up survive and reproduce, then pass on their genes.
Genetic mutations are what is random.

14. An organisms can evolve over its own lifetime
Misconception
Evolution takes place over multiple generations, individuals cannot evolve over their own lifetime.

15. If giraffe ancestors had short necks, how did today’s giraffes come to have such long ones?