2012-13+Biology+Term+3A+-+Evolution

0.5 Credit course //Please note; this course includes a great deal of in class discussion and reflection that is not posted on the wiki! Materials will be added as the course progresses.//

 
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 * [[file:lacsscience/Evolution Vocabulary Required.docx|Download]]
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 * 1) read the vocabulary terms
 * 2) select one term to place on your vocabulary wall paint chip. Fill in each strip on the paint chip as follows: Term, Definition (may be summarized), definition in your own words OR term in a sentence, Image
 * 3) Add your paint chip to the vocabulary wall. Read it out loud to the class as you tape it on.

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 * 1) As you view this video, compare the scientific and everyday meaning of the term __Theory__ and identify __4 or more misconceptions__ regarding the theory of evolution


 * Introductory Webquest:** Working in small groups, you are going to explore life and travels of Charles Darwin. Most people know that Charles Darwin was the father of evolutionary biology. However, many people don’t know what sort of a person Charles Darwin was, how he was influenced by his travels/observations or what he contributed to science. By completing this research project, you will become familiar with the life and travels of Charles Darwin.

> ** Research the life of Charles Darwin. > > > **PART II Darwins Travels** 1. [|Excerpts from Darwin's The Voyage of the Beagle] 2. [|The Beagle's Journey] WEBSITES TO AID YOUR RESEARCH [|PBS Evolution Series] [|Understanding Evolution] [|About Darwin] [|Darwin Biography] [|The Complete Works of Charles Darwin]  [] [] [|Travel Guide to the Galapagos] Discovery Channel: Galapagos [|Galapagos IMAX film]
 * PART 1 The Life of Darwin**
 * Once you have finished researching information, choose 5-10 dates in Darwin ’s life that YOU believe were significant. Create a vertical (up and down) time line by writing the year of the event on the left side of the line and a detailed description of the event on the right side of the line.
 * Now, use the time line as a guide for writing an overview of Darwin’s life; should be at least one typed (size 12 Arial double spaced) page in length.
 * Choose an appropriate illustration or clipart to support the dates on the timeline. Remember, be creative, neat and use color!
 * Read [|Chapter 17] of The Voyage of the Beagle.
 * Then you’re going to open the [|world map]. Once you have your map, you’re off to your journey.
 * Using the following two websites, with your map in hand, you’re going to take the voyage of the Beagle. At each site you visit, record at least one important thing that Darwin found (pay attention to the animals). For example when he stopped at the Galapagos Islands, you could note the animals he found such as the Finches, Iguanas, etc. The first site includes excerpts from Darwin's journal about the places he visited. Read these to learn what he found. The second site is a virtual journey in which you will click each location he went to and see what he found.

Compile your timeline, biography, map and information into a poster (virtual or physical) to share with the class. You will be graded on accuracy of information, GUMS, creativity and craftsmanship. ===

=== READING - EVOLUTION introduction


 * 1) complete the first 2 columns of the pre read worksheet before you read;
 * 2) Read the selection
 * 3) Visit hippocampus and view the assigned video clip
 * 4) complete all of the reading questions (use the hippocampus reading file if the link won't work on your device)
 * 5) complete the last 2 columns of your pre read sheet
 * 6) complete the reading matrix



a. Do online research to __List the 4 principles of Natural Selection__
 * 1) check out the online explanation and activity about Natural Selection from the Science channel. Read the introduction. Play the Survival Game; for your best game, draw a picture of the 3 critters you selected to evolve and how many years you made it. Then take the 10 question quiz. WRITE DOWN YOUR ANSWERS to the quiz as you take it and turn all of your work in to your instructor.
 * 2) __Run the Natural Selection and evolution__ __simulation__ as you do the simulation online, __complete the worksheet__
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 * [[file:lacsscience/Blue creature Evolution Lab .doc|Download]]

BE SURE TO RECORD YOUR DATA IN A DATA TABLE and you might want to use http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/ to help you create your graph (select line graph, set the data set to 10 items and 4 groups and then enter your values).

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What Darwin Never Knew, a NOVA documentary aired on PBS see for free at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/darwin-never-knew.html or watch the embedded youtube video:

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As you watch, complete the assigned sections of the worksheet



Go to the HHMI short films siteand download the most appropriate video format of **//The Making of the Fittest: Evolving Switches, Evolving Bodies//** for your device.
 * 1) Watch the 15m video with the whole class; discuss as you view.
 * 2) take the quiz (provided by the teacher, or you can download it).
 * 3) Then do the online stickleback lab ; completing the lab guide as you go (also downloadable ) - - -you may work in small groups, but each individual must turn in their own copy of the work.

Survival of the Weak and Scrawny check out the pictures and terms in the slide show, then read the article and answer the questions.




 * read survival of the sneakiest and answer the questions at the end of the lesson



Peppered Moth Simulation


 * view the video "tree of life" and identify __3 or more reasons__ why understanding evolution (the tree of life) might be helpful to humans
 * Learn about cladograms and phylogenic relationships at the AMNH ology site
 * 1) look at the information from phylogenic relationships pay close attention to the visuals
 * 2) explore the relationships between organisms by clicking on the interactive
 * 3) view the tutorial at How to make a cladogram (select play all) then create your own cladogram on the site
 * 4) finally, complete the cladogram worksheet
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 * [[file:lacsscience/18-2 LAB Making Cladograms.doc|Download]]
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Work in table groups to create a concept map of the evolution unit. Identify the "big ideas" and the "supporting details" see the example in the room.

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