The document provides instructions for a webquest on the basics of the Theory of Evolution. Students are directed to complete various online activities, including taking a true/false quiz, filling out a KWL chart, researching scientists who contributed to early concepts of evolution like Darwin, and learning about fossil evidence that supports the Theory. Upon completion, students can earn up to 20 points depending on how many of the 5 assigned activities they finish. The purpose is to introduce students to key aspects of evolution to prepare for further lessons on the topic.

1. By: Dakota Weant

2.  Are you ready to learn about the basics about
the Theory of Evolution? I hope you are as
excited as I am to begin the unit with a fantastic
webquest that will help you learn important
information you will need for later!

3.  Your task is to click through the websites listed
and answer the questions that are provided.
Think critically about what each question is
asking you to do!

4.  The first activity is a short quiz located here:
 http://www.biologycorner.com/projects/evol
ution/evoquiz.html
 This quiz is a true/false quiz that will prepare
you for what’s to come!
 Question: What did you know or didn’t know
about evolution prior to this unit?

5.  Fill out a KWL chart that looks like this:
 http://whysospecial.com/tag/k-w-l-chart/
 What do you want to learn about evolution?

6.  Before modern times there were scientists who
thought about evolution, write three facts
about three scientists listed here:
 http://anthro.palomar.edu/evolve/evolve_1.h
tm

7.  Let’s take a look at Charles Darwin and his
Theory of Natural Selection:
 http://www.livescience.com/474-controversy-
evolution-works.html
 What do you think about Darwin’s Theory?
Please write three facts about it.

8.  You have looked at introductory material and
some notable scientists, now let’s look at fossil
evidence!
 http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/arti
cle/lines_02
 Write three facts that you found interesting!

9.  Total of 20 points possible.
 0 points: None of the five activities were
completed.
 4 points: One of the five activities were completed.
 8 points: Two of the five activities were completed.
 12 points: Three of the five activities were
completed.
 16 points: Four of the five activities were
completed.
 20 points: All five of the activities were completed.

10.  Although this is just an introduction and there
are many more aspects to learn about
evolution, I hope that you have found it
interesting. Remember that this webquest was
to get you ready for future lessons on
evolution! Great job!

11.  This webquest is designed for an introductory
level course in biology or evolution. It should
take one or two days to complete based on time
constraints.
 Standards: SC.O.B.2.15: Evaluate the evidence
for natural selection including: speciation,
fossil record evidence, molecular similarities,
and homologous structures.
SC.O.B.2.16: Evaluate the influence of the
historical social context on the development of
evolutionary theory.