1. Evolution and Adaptations 14 Dec 15  LT: Explain how organisms adapt to their surroundings.  HW: Study all assignments related to Evolution, finish article review.  Opener: In 1785, James Hutton, stated that evidence of past occurrences can be used to explain events which happen today. Which could most likely be used to explain an event in the geologic past? A. sunspots C. wave patterns B. earthquakes D. cloud formations  LT: Explain how organisms adapt to their surroundings.  HW: Study all assignments related to Evolution, finish article review.  Opener: In 1785, James Hutton, stated that evidence of past occurrences can be used to explain events which happen today. Which could most likely be used to explain an event in the geologic past? A. sunspots C. wave patterns B. earthquakes D. cloud formations

2. Evolution and Adaptations Review answers from Evo questions 1. What best describes natural selection? A. genetic variation by reproduction C. survival of the fittest B. changes in environment 2. Survival of the fittest by natural selection means ______ changes that give small advantages add up over time to produce even a new _______. 3. If an organism is to represent “survival of the fittest”, it is not enough to be the fittest it has to _________. 4. Explain an animal example of survival of the fittest. Include details in your answer. Review answers from Evo questions 1. What best describes natural selection? A. genetic variation by reproduction C. survival of the fittest B. changes in environment 2. Survival of the fittest by natural selection means ______ changes that give small advantages add up over time to produce even a new _______. 3. If an organism is to represent “survival of the fittest”, it is not enough to be the fittest it has to _________. 4. Explain an animal example of survival of the fittest. Include details in your answer.

3. Evolution and Adaptations  As # 8 Color Variation Over Time  As # 9 How a Few Species Are Hacking Climate Change – article review If you don’t finish it in class, finish it for homework.  As # 8 Color Variation Over Time  As # 9 How a Few Species Are Hacking Climate Change – article review If you don’t finish it in class, finish it for homework.