1. The Theory of Evolution Video Clip – Isn’t Evolution just a Theory?

2. Well supported explanations Well supported descriptions
Theories
Laws
Describe “why”
Do not describe “why”
Well supported explanations
Well supported descriptions
Subject to change based on new evidence
Will never change

3. Evolution The theory that species change over time
A change in the genetic make-up of a population over a period of time.

4. Misconceptions Individuals do NOT evolve! Populations evolve.
Evolution occurs at conception when new combinations of DNA are made.
The only role you have left in evolution will be when you have children.

5. Evidence for Evolution
Indirect & Direct Evidence
Indirect Evidence: Evidence for evolution by observing the history of the Earth
“Indirect” = not seeing a creature change before our eyes, but studying change over millions of years

6. Examples of Indirect Evidence
1. Fossil Record
2. Comparative Anatomy
Homologous structures
Analogous structures
Vestigial structures
3. Comparative Embryology
4. Biogeography

7. 1-Pager Title: Indirect Evidence for Evolution
For each type of evidence:
Describe the Evidence
Give an example
Draw a related picture
Define 3 vocab words on back of paper (homologous, analogous & vestigial)

8. 1-Pager Rubric (27 pts total)
6 pts for each type of evidence:
Describe the Evidence (2 pts)
Give an example (2 pts)
Draw a related picture (2 pts)
Define 3 vocab words (3 pts additional)
*4 sections x 6 points = 24 pts + 3pts for vocab = 27 points total