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.

11. Disaccharide

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

33. New Area of Focus: Human evolution. New Area of Focus: Human evolution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

34. What’s wrong with this cartoon? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

35. Answer! Dinosaurs and people did not coexist. They are separated by 65 million years of evolution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

36. Answer! Dinosaurs and people did not coexist. They are separated by 65 million years of evolution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Not sure if children with such large heads can pass through such a narrow pelvis.

37. You can now complete this question on the bundled homework.

39. Remember, dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago. –Mammals emerged after the KT event / volcanic debris / and microbes that wiped out the dinosaurs.

40. Remember, dinosaurs went extinct about 65 million years ago. –Mammals emerged after the KT event / volcanic debris / and microbes that wiped out the dinosaurs.

41. Earliest primate fossil (Ida) –47 million years old. –Early linage that may have given rise to modern monkeys and apes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

42. Earliest primate fossil (Ida) –47 million years old. –Early linage that may have given rise to modern monkeys and apes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

43. Earliest primate fossil (Ida) –47 million years old. –Early linage that may have given rise to modern monkeys and apes. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

44. Hominid: Any of a family (Hominidae) of erect bipedal primate mammals comprising recent humans. Hominid: Any of a family (Hominidae) of erect bipedal primate mammals comprising recent humans. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

45. Opposable thumb – Gripping (most primates have). Opposable thumb – Gripping (most primates have). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

46. Activity! 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a…

47. Activity! 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a… Thumb War

48. Power grip. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

49. The power grip was believed to help human break bones / scavenge animal remains with a sharp pointed rock called a hand axe. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

50. Vultures are a clear sign that an animal is dead. Easily seen from a distance for early Hominids on the dry African savannah.

51. Precision grip Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

52. Stone tools advanced to become more precision based. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

53. Stone tools advanced to become more precision based. Allowing early hominids to cut, and eventually being a part of weapons such as spears. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

54. Stone tools advanced to become more precision based. Allowing early hominids to cut, and eventually being a part of weapons such as spears. (A long period of time for this advancement). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

55. Photo of Orangutang stabbing fish with spear. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

56. Activity! Please untie and then tie your shoes without use of your thumbs. –For those without laces, please organize your binder. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

57. Activity! Please untie and then tie your shoes without use of your thumbs. –For those without laces, please organize your binder. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

58. Which one is a picture of a human hand?

77. Bipedalism: Walking on two feet (regularly). Bipedalism: Walking on two feet (regularly). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

78. Laetoli footprints – Dated 3.6 million years ago.

79. Not bipedal! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

80. How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? –Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

81. How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? –Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

82. How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? –Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

83. How does a drying landscape cause a primate to become bipedal? –Africa began to dry 5-8 million years ago. The lush forest turned into Savannah. How does this change lead to a change in hominid behavior and physiology? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

84. Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

85. Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

86. Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

87. Hominids had to travel over greater and greater distances over time. Standing tall allowed hominids to see over the grasses, and traveling on two feet became easier than four. The life in the trees became a life on the ground. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

88. Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

89. Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. –From lush and wet, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

90. Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. –From lush and wet, to dry, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

91. Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. –From lush and wet, to dry, and then back again. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

92. Lots of new evidence suggests that Africa went through serious environmental shifts during this period. –From lush and wet, to dry, and then back again. –This shifting was believed to have accelerated evolution. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

93. Hominids first appeared roughly 7 million years ago (A blink in geologic time). Hominids first appeared roughly 7 million years ago (A blink in geologic time).

94. People are not really correct when they assume people just came from monkeys. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

95. Humans are instead just a branch from a tree which includes thousands of primates, some still around, most have gone extinct. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

96. Humans are instead just a branch from a tree which includes thousands of primates, some still around, most have gone extinct. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

97. Humans are instead just a branch from a tree which includes thousands of primates, some still around, most have gone extinct. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

98. There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

99. There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates. –Our DNA is close to 94% the same as a chimpanzee. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

100. There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates. –Our DNA is close to 94% the same as a chimpanzee. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

101. There are many connections and similarities that people share with primates. –Our DNA is close to 94% the same as a chimpanzee. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

106. Humans are closer genetically to chimps than horses are to zebras. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

107. You could get both a heart and blood transfusion from a chimpanzee. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

108. You could get both a heart and blood transfusion from a chimpanzee. “Your not getting my heart you crazy human.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

109. First hominid found in 1924 (Leakey’s) at Olduvai Gorge. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

110. First hominid found in 1924 (Leakey’s) at Olduvai Gorge. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “I wonder if the teacher will use our names on the review game?”

111. Just a few of the important sites where hominids have been found. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

113. Australopithecus boisei – Found in 1959 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

114. “I’m not believed to be a good candidate for direct human ancestry because I’m big.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

115. Sahelanthropus tchadensis Oldest Hominid – 6-7 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

116. Australopithecus afarensis –3.0 to 3.9 million years ago. “My teeth are more like a human than an ape.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

117. Named “Lucy” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

119. Many species of hominids evolved and have become extinct (lots of fossil evidence). Many species of hominids evolved and have become extinct (lots of fossil evidence). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

120. Australopithecus

121. –Meaning “Southern Ape” –A group split from Australopithecus to become “homo.”

122. Australopithecus –Meaning “Southern Ape” –A group split from Australopithecus to become “homo.” The word homo – Short for the word "human" from humanus,

125. We are the only surviving hominid (Homo sapien sapien). We are the only surviving hominid (Homo sapien sapien). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

126. Repeat, we are the last surviving hominid.

127. “I am just part of a marketing campaign, I just spent four hours in make-up.”

128. Other hominids include Australopithecus africanus Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

129. Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

130. Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

131. Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

132. Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

133. Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Hominid dentition is very close to us 2:1:2:3 Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

134. Wisdom teeth: Molars leftover from when early hominids ate mostly tough plants. Wisdom teeth: Molars leftover from when early hominids ate mostly tough plants. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

139. Homo habilis –2.4 to 1.5 million years ago. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

140. Homo habilis –2.4 to 1.5 million years ago. “Oohg, nee da Oghh faah Beeodia.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

141. Homo habilis “I used primitive tools such as this hand axe.” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

142. “I was also capable of rudimentary speech.”

143. “This is garbage.” “How can they tell if something talked millions of years ago?” “I’ve had enough!”

144. The Broca's area of the skull which is in charge of speech is enlarged. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

145. “I’m sorry I yelled earlier.” “I didn’t know about the Broca’s area.”

146. Homo erectus –1.8 million and 300,000 years ago

147. Homo erectus –1.8 million and 300,000 years ago “I was the first hominid to leave Africa.” “See yah.”

148. Homo ergaster –1.7 million years. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

149. Homo erectus –The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. –The first appearance of systematic hunting. –Tool making and use of fire. –First indication of extended childhood. –Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

150. Homo erectus –The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. –The first appearance of systematic hunting. –Tool making and use of fire. –First indication of extended childhood. –Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

151. Homo erectus –The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. –The first appearance of systematic hunting. –Tool making and use of fire. –First indication of extended childhood. –Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

152. Homo erectus –The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. –The first appearance of systematic hunting. –Tool making and use of fire. –First indication of extended childhood. –Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

153. Homo erectus –The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. –The first appearance of systematic hunting. –Tool making and use of fire. –First indication of extended childhood. –Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

154. Homo erectus –The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. –The first appearance of systematic hunting. –Tool making and use of fire. –First indication of extended childhood. –Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

155. Homo erectus –The first appearance of hominids outside of Africa. –The first appearance of systematic hunting. –Tool making and use of fire. –First indication of extended childhood. –Homo erectus was capable of a more complex life.

157. 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

158. 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

160. 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