1. March 9, 2015 What are we doing today? Video- Evolution – Great Transformations - LINK – Notes!LINK Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is some of the evidence for evolution?

2. March 10, 2015 What are we doing today? Finish Video- Evolution – Great Transformations - LINK – Notes!LINK “How do Organisms Evolve?” (pg. 231-237) -Read the first paragraph and complete Stop & Think questions 1-3 as a class -Independently and quietly finish reading and complete stop & think questions 4-10. Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is some of the evidence for evolution?

3. March 11, 2015 What are we doing today? Natural Selection “Salamander Pursuit” on pg. 244-247 -Discuss Procedure and Materials -Complete Data Table before collecting materials -Complete 2-3 rounds today -Clean up materials before bell Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day

4. March 12, 2015 What are we doing today? Natural Selection Finish “Salamander Pursuit” - Wrap-Up questions (Pg. 247 - #1 – 4) “Tortoise Islands” (Pg. 247 – 249) -Read intro, then study the two tortoises on pg. 249 -Write Explanation Due: Tomorrow Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What are adaptations?

5. March 13, 2015 What are we doing today? Natural Selection Critters and Creatures (Pg. 254 to 257) Part A – Your Environment - Describe Non-Living and Living Factors of your environment (Questions #1 – 10 on page 255) Due: Today Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is speciation?