1. Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit Part I: Evolution Part II: Natural Selection Part III: Earth System History Part IV: Human Evolution Part V: On Origins Part VI: Ecological Succession

2. More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and Science Skills Unit. Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

3. The Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit includes… A Six Part 3,400 Slide PowerPoint roadmap. 26 page bundled homework package that chronologically follows the slideshow, modified version, answer keys, and rubric. 12 pages of unit notes that follows slideshow. 4 PowerPoint Review Games (550 Slides) with answer keys. Worksheets, crossword puzzles, rubrics, templates, and much more. http://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Na tural_Selection_Unit.htmlhttp://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Na tural_Selection_Unit.html

5. RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

6. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate.

7. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent.

8. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics

9. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages

10. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations when appropriate. -Example of indent. -Skip a line between topics -Don’t skip pages -Make visuals clear and well drawn.

12. First Name, Last Name Science and Section

13. First Name, Last Name First Name, Last Name Science, and Section

14. First Name, Last Name Science and Section Treat this journal with care and respect. It will be very helpful for the bundled homework package.

15. First Name, Last Name Science and Section

16. Your journal is your responsibility. If it becomes lost or damaged it will significantly reduce your grade.

17. RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

18. Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

19. Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

20. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

21. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

22. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

23. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conservations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

24. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

25. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

26. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

27. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

28. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

29. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

30. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

31. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

32. Class Expectations –You can show respect by… Listening when the teacher or others are talking. –One speaker at a time, please raise your hand. Please no cross-room conversations during work time. –You can be responsible by… Staying organized and avoiding distraction. Staying focused on task completion. –You can make good choices by… Attending class regularly Doing your best and never giving up. –Be Safe! First, last, and always. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

35. On Origins Available Sheet.

37. Activity! Observing Sewer Lice (Pediculus deficus) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

38. Larger Cousin of (Pediculus humanus) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

39. Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

40. Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

41. Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

42. Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

43. Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

44. Sewer Lice –Discovered in 2003 by Dr. Katie Matthews in a sewer system of Cleveland, Ohio. –Largest of the dark colored louse. –Is a food source for many animals. –Can be found in fecal samples in the sewer. –Has a very fleshy mesocarp. –Decreases in size when it dries up. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

45. Please observe and record all of the sewer lice behaviors for a few minutes Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

46. Please make some observations of Sewer Louse behaviors in your journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

47. Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

48. Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

49. Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

50. Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

51. Close up pictures of… Sewer LiceSewer Water

52. The carbonation in the Ginger Ale creates bubbles that get caught in the wrinkles of the raisin. When enough bubbles are trapped the raisin rises to the surface, releases the bubbles, and then sinks to the bottom.

54. New Area of Focus: What does it mean to be living? New Area of Focus: What does it mean to be living? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

55. What does it mean to be living? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

56. Video! Introduction to the Characteristics of Life…Maybe. –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxLuo-sH6Mhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juxLuo-sH6M

57. Organism: Any living thing Organism: Any living thing Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

58. Characteristics of living things Characteristics of living things - - - - - - - - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

59. Made of SPONCH ingredients. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

60. Made of cells. Made of cells. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

61. Moves. Moves. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

62. Plants have limited movement but they can move.

63. Responds to a stimulus. Responds to a stimulus. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

65. Uses Energy. Uses Energy. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

66. Adjusts to Changes. Adjusts to Changes. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains homeostasis. Maintains homeostasis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

67. Adjusts to Changes. Adjusts to Changes. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains homeostasis. Maintains homeostasis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

68. Adjusts to Changes. Adjusts to Changes. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains steady body conditions. Maintains homeostasis. Maintains homeostasis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

69. Reproduces. Reproduces. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

70. Has a life span. Has a life span. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

71. Grows and Develops. Grows and Develops. Grow-To increase in size. Grow-To increase in size. Develop-To change in ability. Develop-To change in ability. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

72. Grows and Develops. Grows and Develops. Grow-To increase in size. Grow-To increase in size. Develop-To change in ability. Develop-To change in ability. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

73. Grows and Develops. Grows and Develops. Grow-To increase in size. Grow-To increase in size. Develop-To change in ability. Develop-To change in ability. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

74. Adapts to Change. Adapts to Change. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

75. Adapts to Change. Adapts to Change. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Evolves / Inherits traits that promote survival. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

76. Which is not a characteristics of living things? Moves Made of cells Does not use energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

77. Which is not a characteristics of living things? Answer: Moves Made of cells Does not use energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

78. Which is not a characteristics of living things? Answer: Moves Made of cells Does not use energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

79. Which is not a characteristics of living things? Answer: Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA It evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

81. Which is not a characteristics of living things? Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Cannot evolve over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

82. Which is not a characteristics of living things? and the answer is… Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Cannot evolve over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

83. Which is not a characteristics of living things? and the answer is… Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Cannot evolve over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

84. Which is not a characteristics of living things? and the answer is… Moves Made of cells Uses energy Maintains homeostasis with environment Grows and develops Reacts to a stimulus Reproduces by exchanging it’s own DNA Evolves over time Has a life span Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

85. Needs of Living Things Needs of Living Things - - - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

86. Energy: Supplied by the sun Energy: Supplied by the sun Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

87. Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

88. Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Oxygen: To burn the food in cells. (Respiration) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

89. Water: To keep things moving in and out of cells. (Universal Solvent) Water: To keep things moving in and out of cells. (Universal Solvent) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

90. Minerals- For proper chemical balance. Minerals- For proper chemical balance. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

91. Video Link! Characteristic of Living Things. (Optional) –http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS6TgAdb aRwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS6TgAdb aRw

92. You can now complete this question on your bundled homework.

95. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

96. How did life begin? –Please write your short but specific theory. –The only wrong answer is no answer at all.

97. In Science theory In Science theory - - -

98. Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. - -

99. In Science theory In Science theory Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. -

100. In Science theory In Science theory Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Abiogenesis explains the origin of life. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. Evolution explains how life has changed once it exists. The two are different. The two are different.

101. Four general ideas about the origin of life. Four general ideas about the origin of life. - - - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

102. Special creation: Divine forces (God). Special creation: Divine forces (God). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

103. E.T. extraterrestrial origin: Life landed here from space. E.T. extraterrestrial origin: Life landed here from space. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

104. Some scientists believe that the rod-shaped structures across the top and center of this meteorite may be tiny fossilized bacteria. –Many other scientists believe that the structures were formed by processes other than life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

105. Some scientists believe that the rod-shaped structures across the top and center of this meteorite may be tiny fossilized bacteria. –Many other scientists believe that the structures were formed by processes other than life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

106. Amino acids have been found within meteorites. –Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

107. Do turtles spontaneously emerge from the sand as new life?

108. Answer. No, turtles lay eggs in the sand that hatch into baby turtles.

109. Spontaneous origin (abiogenesis): Life came from non-living materials. Spontaneous origin (abiogenesis): Life came from non-living materials. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

110. On Origins Available Sheet.

111. Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

112. Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

113. Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air. –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

114. Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air. –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

115. Francesco Redi – (1668) –People believed flies spontaneously came from meat. –Redi covered one flask, left one open to air. –Observed flies laying eggs on meat. –Flies come from flies. Life comes from life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

116. Life only comes from pre-existing life. Except of course for the first form of life. Science has disproven but also suggests abiogenesis. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

117. On Origins Available Sheet.

118. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

119. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

120. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

121. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

122. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

123. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

124. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

125. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

126. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

127. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

128. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

129. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

130. Pasteur' s experiments (1860' s) showed that micro-organisms are even carried in the air. Both flasks boiled to sterilize Micro-organisms trapped in swan Open to air (broth spoils). and broth does not spoil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

131. As a result (Pasteur) – Sterilization of tools – Helped save millions.

132. Science viewpoint Science viewpoint Which includes Which includes - - - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

133. Evolution (Darwinism). Evolution (Darwinism). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

134. Cosmology (astronomy) Cosmology (astronomy) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

135. Geology (Earth System History) Geology (Earth System History) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

136. Abiogenesis (Primitive life / organic chemistry). Abiogenesis (Primitive life / organic chemistry). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

137. You can now complete this question, or wait until the end of the unit.

140. You can now complete this question tonight.

143. You may want to work on this question right now using the slideshow to assist you.

144. Origins of the Universe, a timeline. Origins of the Universe, a timeline. - - - - - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

145. Big Bang roughly 13.7 billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

146. Big Bang roughly 13.7 billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Give or take about 120 million years

147. 4.6 billion years ago: Earth was created. 4.6 billion years ago: Earth was created. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

148. 3.8 billion years ago: life arose. 3.8 billion years ago: life arose. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

149. Early Earth was a primeval soup. (SPONCH soup) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

150. Early Earth was a harsh place of extreme temperatures and chemicals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

152. Stromatolites are some of the oldest known fossils, dating back more than 3 billion years Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

153. Gypsum Daisy: Extremely old fossil. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

155. Prebionts: Nonliving structures that evolved into the first living cells. (Simple) Prebionts: Nonliving structures that evolved into the first living cells. (Simple) Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

158. .

159. This is the Apex Chert, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

160. This is the Apex Chert, a place in Australia that contains the oldest rocks on Earth. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

161. This is the Apex Chert, a place in Australia that contains the oldest rocks on Earth. Within these rocks fossils have been found and dated 3.465 billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

162. This is the Apex Chert, a place in Australia that contains the oldest rocks on Earth. Within these rocks fossils have been found and dated 3.465 billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

163. This is a Cyanobacteria from the Apex Chert after staining. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

164. Picture of microbial life from the Barberton Formation in South Africa, of 3.4 billion years of age. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

165. 2 billion years ago: Oxygen began to saturate the atmosphere. 2 billion years ago: Oxygen began to saturate the atmosphere. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

167. 1.8 billion years ago: Eukaryotic cells (single cells with a nucleus) evolved. 1.8 billion years ago: Eukaryotic cells (single cells with a nucleus) evolved. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

168. Small wormlike creatures dated to 1.2 Billion years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

169. Explosion and radiation of animals in the sea in the Vendian Period. 605 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

170. 520 million years ago during the Cambrian Period, the oceans had a wide diversity of animals. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

171. The late Ordovican. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

172. The Devonian Period of 375 million years ago saw an explosion of amphibians. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

173. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

174. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

175. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

176. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

177. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

178. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

179. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

180. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

181. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present “Hoot” “Hoot” “Birds didn’t evolve until much later.”

182. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

183. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

184. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

185. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

186. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

187. A visual timeline. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy 3.8 Billions of Years ago Present

188. In 1977, Every scientists jaws dropped, the book about how life, and ecosystems works was dropped on its head. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

190. An entire unknown ecosystem was found thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean around hydrothermal vents. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

191. An entire unknown ecosystem was found thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean around hydrothermal vents. –A place nobody suspected to find life. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

192. Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

193. Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

194. Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

195. Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

196. Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Enormous pressures –Acidic environment 2.8 pH Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

197. Life exists at… –Temperatures are incredibly cold in the deep ocean away from a vent. –Temperature are incredibly hot near the volcanic activity. –Pressures at these depths are enormous. –Acidic environment 2.8 pH –There is no light. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

201. “I don’t really even need eyes anymore.”

206. Even microscopic organisms at this depth are unique.

208. How does this type of ecosystem exist without sunlight? –Where does the energy come from?

210. Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit Part I: Evolution Part II: Natural Selection Part III: Earth System History Part IV: Human Evolution Part V: On Origins Part VI: Ecological Succession

211. More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and Science Skills Unit. Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

212. The Evolution and Natural Selection / Change Topics Unit includes… A Six Part 3,400 Slide PowerPoint roadmap. 26 page bundled homework package that chronologically follows the slideshow, modified version, answer keys, and rubric. 12 pages of unit notes that follows slideshow. 4 PowerPoint Review Games (550 Slides) with answer keys. Worksheets, crossword puzzles, rubrics, templates, and much more. http://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Na tural_Selection_Unit.htmlhttp://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Na tural_Selection_Unit.html