Lesson 3.2 - The Origin of Evolution
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to
- define Key Terms: 7. 4 (biogeography, homologous feature, analogous feature, vestigial feature); 7.5 (natural selection, survival of the fittest, adaptation);
- understand the importance of Biogeography to Darwin's theory (the Finches)
- compare and contrast Homologous and Analogous features (provide examples of each and how they fit into Darwin's theory)
- describe Competitiona and its importance to Darwin's theory
- list and describe Darwin's observations and inferences that lead to the Theory of Natural Selection
- describe Radiometic Dating
- discuss the importance of mutations as the source of variation in Evolution
- provide an example of a Homologous and Pseudogene
Complete this question after reviewing the PPT.
- 1. Answer Learning Goals2. Textbook on
7.4 - Pg. 303: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7
7.5 - Pg. 307: 3, 4, 5, 7
7.6 - Pg. 313: 3-9
Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.