1. Evidence for Evolution Paragraph
Last week we talked about lots of different ideas that can serve as evidence for evolution.
Use the outline to organize your thoughts before writing. Fill in the detail bubbles. Details can include
Definitions
Examples
Different types
Reasons why it is considered evidence

2. When finished with quiz
Open wolf book to page 236
Preview section called Natural Selection
In the Tuesday Spot of your new weekly packet, write down the 4 main points of natural selection (found in italics)

3. Darwin’s idea – Natural Selection
Variations exist in populations
Some variations are favorable
Not all young produced in each generation can survive
The individuals that survive and reproduce have the favorable variation and pass it on

4. Let’s Practice (in Wednesday spot):
What are some adaptations that help this organism to survive? How did the organism get these adaptations according to Natural Selection?

5. So… why do variations exist?
Mutations in DNA
Genetic Shuffling (from sexual reproduction)

6. Natural Selection Brain Pop

7. Why don’t all individuals in a population have the favorable trait?
Natural selection doesn’t work on genes, it works on entire organisms (with lots of traits)
More than one trait contributes to survival
Different variations may be favorable in different circumstances

9. Start Stations Class Example

10. When Done… Flip over, try the brainpop activity on the back
Turn into the box
Pick up two papers next to the box – Natural Selection Dinner Menu and get started