1. This is the topic of your paper

2. Evidence for Evolution  Fossil Record  Comparative Anatomy  Comparative Embryology  Genetics-DNA  Documented examples

3. Fossils  Preserved remains or traces of animals, plants, and other organisms from the remote pasttraces

4. Oldest & Less Complex Most Current & Complex

5. Fossil Record  Oldest organisms found in deepest layers and moving up through the layers organisms become more and more complex…and recent  A timeline of evolution found within the layers of the earth

7. Geographic Distribution/Biogeography  Distribution of organisms throughout the world  Organisms that live under similar ecological conditions have similar adaptations-

8. Their adaptations are beneficial in their environment

9. Analogous Structures  Look similar but are not closely related. They adapted similar adaptations because they live in similar biomes.  Unrelated organisms independently evolve similarities when adapting to similar environments Convergent Evolution

11. Homologous Body Structures  Similarity in body parts in different organisms.  Differ in function but similar anatomy  Structures evolved from common ancestor

12. Different form & function but structurally (anatomically) similar.

13. Vestigial Organs  Structures which have lost all or most of their original function Human Examples: 1. Wisdom teeth 2. Appendix 3. Tailbone (coccyx) 4. Ear Muscles 5. Erector Pili (goose bumps) & Body Hair

14. Ear Muscles: move ears towards sound Appendix: was used in early humans to help digest cellulose (herbivore diet) Tail bone (coccyx): remnant of lost tail

15. In Animals  Hind legs and pelvis of a whale  Used to live on land  Eyes of Blind Fish (Astyanax)  Wings of flightless bird

16. Molecular/Biochemical Similarities  Studying DNA, RNA, and proteins similarities between organisms.  Matching DNA = related

17. Similar DNA structure = related

18. Embryology – Study of Embryos  Similarities between embryo development of vertebrates  Embryo: 1 st stage of pregnancy  All vertebrate embryos contain the same basic genetic information & result in homologous structures. Ex) Gills of fish and lungs of land animals.

19. Which one is human? 1 25436

21. Persuasive Essay for Teaching Evolution in High School  Use your knowledge and research of Evolution  Convince School Board learning about Evolution is important  There are many pieces of evidence that support Evolution  Show off what you’ve learned and researched about Evolution

22. Introduction  Who you are  Who you are writing to & Why you are writing to them  Introduce your information  Explain what evolution is  Why is it important to learn about evolution  Thesis statement: What evidence will you present to prove your point?

23. 3 BodyParagraphs  Each Paragraph will explain 1 topic and provide sources of evidence that topic.  Examples of topics:  Homologous Structures  Vestigial Structures  Examples of Human Evolution  Biogeography  Embryology  Examples of Animal Evolution

24. Section# of Sentences Main Idea: Your Topic1-2 Evidence/Example: Your sources1-2 Bridge: Your Explanations of sources and how your topic supports evolution 2-4 Concluding Statement1-2 Body Paragraphs: Each Paragraph will explain 1 topic and provide sources of evidence that topic

25. Support your claims!  Information from sources such as books, videos, lectures, readings, etc. that support your main idea  The "stuff " you learned or found out about the topic  Evidence can be quotes, statistics, facts  Evidence is something that is common -- anyone can find it or use  This is where your research belongs

26. * Proper in text citations * MLA, Conventions you use in English class  According to (author) _________________________  One example found in (source)  _________ and _______ are mentioned and explained in (source) Example phrases

27. Requirements  Need a total of 3 reliable sources (text, videos, etc…)  Persuasive  EXPLAIN how each topic proves evolution is supported

28. Potential Schedule  Tues  Complete Intro paragraph graphic organizer  Start researching topics (go to wiki)  Wed  Research or start working on body paragraphs graphic organizers  Thurs  Complete body paragraphs and conclusion  Proofread  Fri  Submit