1. Evolution Lesson Plans

2. Biology I –Monday, 4/18/16 In Q:
SWBAT: Demonstrate prior knowledge of the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection via testing
Activities:
Do Evolution Pre-test
View IMAX Galapagos & do movie worksheet
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Keep track of movie worksheet
Out Q: Where are the Galapagos Islands?

3. Biology I –Tuesday, 4/19/16 In Q: What is evolution?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
View IMAX Galapagos & do movie worksheet
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in movie worksheet
Out Q: Name one adaptation of the marine iguana.

4. Biology I – Wednesday, 4/20/16
In Q: What is natural selection?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Theory of Evolution Notes
Do “How Do Species Change Over Time?”
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q: What is Lamarck’s theory of Acquired Characteristics?

5. Biology I –Thursday, 4/21/16
In Q: What is Darwin’s theory of natural selection?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Finish Theory of Evolution Notes
Do Evolution Munchkin book
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q: What is variation?

6. Biology I – Friday, 4/22/16
In Q: Identify an idea with which both Darwin and Lamarck were in agreement.
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
View Darwin’s Dangerous Idea & do movie worksheet
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Quarter 4 ends on 6/1; Evolution test will be Wed. 5/18
Out Q: How does DNA help explain the divergence in hummingbirds?

7. Biology I – Monday, 4/25/16
In Q: How do new species arise according to Darwin’s theory of evolution?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Finish Darwin’s Dangerous Idea & Turn in movie sheet
Extra credit essay (one page double spaced): Explain why some people think Darwin’s Dangerous Idea (Descent with modification) is dangerous.
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Turn in agenda by Friday, 4/29/16
Out Q: Why don’t drugs stop HIV like happens with other illnesses?

8. Biology I – Tuesday, 4/26/16 In Q: Ask Ms. Danridge, what is SOGO?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection; catch up on missing work
Activities:
Turn in/have graded evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Turn in agenda by Friday, 4/29/16
Out Q: How quickly does HIV, the virus which causes AIDS, evolve?

9. Biology I –Wednesday, 4/27/16
In Q: What is the beginning of success for species?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Read “Future Humans: Four Ways We May or May Not Evolve”; Write a one-page, double spaced essay describing which one you think will happen and why
Do Evidence of Evolution
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in agenda by Friday, 4/29/16
Turn in Evolution assignments, TOTDs
Out Q: What is an adaptation?

10. Biology I – Thursday, 4/28/16 Turn in agenda by Friday, 4/29/16
In Q: What is embryology? How does it provide evidence for evolution?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Comparing Homologous Structures
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Turn in agenda by Friday, 4/29/16
Out Q: What is a homologous structure? Give an example of one.

13. Biology I –Friday, 4/29/16
In Q: How do homologous structures support the idea that evolution has occurred?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Changing with the Times Puzzle Box
Turn in/have graded Science Agenda
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q: What are the 4 major pieces of evidence for evolution?

14. Biology I –Monday, 5/2/16
In Q: _______ ______ is also called survival of the fittest.
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Evidence of Evolution Concept Map/Shipwrecked!
Turn in/have graded Science Agenda
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q: In biochemistry, scientists compare _______ ________ as evidence of evolution.

15. Biology I –Tuesday, 5/3/16
In Q: What are the 3 conditions needed for evolution by natural selection?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Natural Selection Simulation – Woolybooger lab
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q: What happens to animals that cannot compete as well with other animals in the wild?

16. Biology I –Wednesday, 5/4/16
In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Theory of Evolution Reinforcement & Study Guide
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q:

17. Biology I –Thursday, 5/5/16 In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Evolution by Natural Selection worksheet
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q:

18. Biology I –Friday, 5/6/16 In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments , TOTDs
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Out Q:

19. Biology I – Monday, 5/9/16
In Q: Which woolyboogers tended to survive in our natural selection simulation? Why?
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Natural Selection Comic Strip
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Agenda check is Friday, 5/13/16
Test day is Wednesday, 5/18/16
The last day to turn in the science notebook is Wednesday, 5/18/16
Out Q: What is natural selection ultimately about?

20. Biology I – Tuesday, 5/10/16 In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between mutation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Frontline Investigation: The Nightmare Bacteria - complete movie sheet & critical stance essay (essay counts as part of semester exam grade)
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Agenda check is Friday, 5/13/16
Test day is Wednesday, 5/18/16
Missing work, science notebook to be turned in by 5/18
Out Q: Describe two ways of killing bacteria.

21. Biology I – Wednesday, 5/11/15
In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between mutation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Finish Frontline Investigation: The Nightmare Bacteria - complete movie sheet & critical stance essay (essay counts as part of semester exam grade)
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Agenda check is Friday, 5/13/16
Test day is Wednesday, 5/18/16
Missing work, science notebook to be turned in by 5/18
Out Q: Why might the pharmaceutical companies devote their research money to medicines to treat cholesterol problems instead of antibiotics to treat bacterial diseases?

22. Biology I –Thursday, 5/12/16 In Q: ?
SWBAT: identify the bacterial and viral causes of human diseases
Activities:
Do Alien (virus) Comic Strip – 120 pts
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Agenda check is Friday, 5/13/16
Test day is Wednesday, 5/18/16
Missing work, science notebook to be turned in by 5/18
Out Q: How do viruses replicate themselves as compared to bacteria?

23. Biology I –Friday, 5/13/16 In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments , TOTDs
Turn in/have graded Biology Agenda
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Test day is Wednesday, 5/18/16
Missing work, science notebook to be turned in by 5/18
Out Q:

24. Biology I –Monday, 5/16/16 In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Do Theory of Evolution Chapter Assessment
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Test day is Wednesday, 5/18/16
Missing work, science notebook to be turned in by 5/18
Out Q:

25. Biology I –Tuesday, 5/17/16 In Q:
SWBAT: Describe the relationship between speciation, and natural and artificial selection
Activities:
Complete & Turn in Evolution assignments , TOTDs
Turn in/have graded Biology notebook
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Turn in Evolution assignments
Test day is Wednesday, 5/18/16
Missing work, science notebook to be turned in by 5/18
Out Q:

26. Biology I – Wednesday, 5/18/16
In Q:
SWBAT: Show understanding of evolution material via testing
Activities:
Do Evolution post-test
Turn in missing evolution assignments, science notebook
Reminders (copy in agenda):
Semester Exam Schedule:
Out Q: