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Areas of Focus within the Change Topics Unit:
Concept "Everything is Changing", The Diversity of Life Photo Tour, Evolution History,Scopes Monkey Trials, Darwin, Evolution, Evidences of Evolution, Four Parts to Darwin's Theory, Natural Selection, The Mechanisms for Natural Selection, Divergent Evolution, Convergent Evolution, What does it mean to be living?, Characteristics of Living Things, Origins of Life (Other Theories), Origins of Life (Science Theory), Needs of Living Things, Origins of the Universe (Timeline), Miller-Urey Experiment, Amino Acids, How Water Aided in the Origin of Life, Human Evolution, Hominid Features, Evidences of Human Evolution, Hominid Skulls Ecological Succession, Primary Succession, Secondary Succession, Plant Succession, Animal Succession, Stages of Ecological Succession, Events that Restart Succession.
This unit aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards and with Common Core Standards for ELA and Literacy for Science and Technical Subjects. See preview for more information
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks again and best wishes. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com
The Evolution and Natural / Change Topics Unit explores Evolution, Natural Selection, Characteristics of Life, Life Origins, Human Origins, Earth System History and Ecological Succession.
3. • How to play…
– Don’t play like Jeo_ _ _ _ y.
– Class should be divided into several small groups.
– Groups should use science journal (red slide
notes), homework, and other available materials to
assist you.
– Groups can communicate quietly with each other
but no sharing answers between groups.
• Practice quietly communicating right now?
• Practice Communication Question:
• Your group gets to order one pizza and you can have
two toppings. What does your group want?
4. Questions 1-20 = 5pts Each
Final Category (Bonus) = 1pt Each
Final Questions = 5 pt wager
If you wager 5 on the last question and get it wrong you lose
5 pts. Wager 5 and get it right you get 5 pts.
Find the Owl =
Secretly write “Owl” in the correct box
worth 1pt.
“I’ll be about
this big.”
22. Your response must be one
of the five mechanisms for
natural selection discussed
in class that best represents
the picture.
There are no repeats.
23. • Review
• The mechanism for evolution is natural
selection.
– #1.) Without checks like predators, populations
would increase exponentially. Survival of the fittest!
– #2.) Most populations are stable in size except for
seasonal changes.
– #3.) Natural Resources are limited. – A struggle for
existence.
– #4.) No two individuals are alike.
– #5.) Variation is inheritable. (Animals pass their
traits to their young).
45. Fill in the missing words. (One point each)
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
46. Fill in the missing words. (One point each)
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
47. Fill in the missing words. (One point each)
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
48. Fill in the missing words. (One point each)
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
50. Questions 1-20 = 5pts Each
Final Category (Bonus) = 1pt Each
Final Questions = 5 pt wager
Find the Owl =
Secretly write “Owl” in the correct box
worth 1pt.
81. Your response must be one
of the five mechanisms for
natural selection discussed
in class that best represents
the picture.
There are no repeats.
82. • Review
• The mechanism for evolution is natural
selection.
– #1.) Without checks like predators, populations
would increase exponentially. Survival of the fittest!
– #2.) Most populations are stable in size except for
seasonal changes.
– #3.) Natural Resources are limited. – A struggle for
existence.
– #4.) No two individuals are alike.
– #5.) Variation is inheritable. (Animals pass their
traits to their young).
120. Fill in the missing words. (One point each)
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
121. Fill in the missing words. (One point each)
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
122. Fill in the missing words. (One point each)
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
123. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
124. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
125. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
126. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
127. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
128. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
129. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
130. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
131. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
132. Fill in the missing words.
• Evolution is the change in the gene pool overtime.
– Gene Pools can change when…
– Populations can shrink
• Diseases, extinctions, introduction of new better adapted species,
predators.
– Non-random mating
• Organisms choose strongest mate, ones in similar boundaries,
– Mutations in the genes
• Genes can change. Some are good, some are bad.
• The environment will decide.
– Movement in and out of the population
• Immigration, gene flow.
– Natural selection
• Adaptations to the environment that do well replace poor ones. Usually
an advancement.
133. Questions 1-20 = 5pts Each
Final Category (Bonus) = 1pt Each
Final Questions = 5 pt wager
Find the Owl =
Secretly write “Owl” in the correct box
worth 1pt.
136. Areas of Focus within the Change Topics Unit:
Evolution History, Scopes Monkey Trials, Darwin, Evolution, Evidences of
Evolution, Four Parts to Darwin’s Theory, Natural Selection, The Mechanisms for
Natural Selection, Divergent Evolution, Convergent Evolution, Diversity of Life
Photo Tour, rWhat does it mean to be living?, Characteristics of Living Things,
Origins of Life (Other Theories), Origins of Life (Science Theory), Needs of Living
Things, Origins of the Universe (Timeline), Miller-Urey Experiment, Amino Acids,
How Water Aided in the Origin of Life, Human Evolution, Hominid Features,
Evidences of Human Evolution, Hominid Skulls Ecological Succession, Primary
Succession, Secondary Succession, Plant Succession, Animal Succession,
Stages of Ecological Succession, Events that Restart Succession.
Full unit can be found at…
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html
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142. • Please visit the links below to learn more about
each of the units in this curriculum
– These units take me about four years to complete with
my students in grades 5-10.
Earth Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html
Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html
Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html
Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html
Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html
Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html
= Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult
5th
– 7th
grade 6th
– 8th
grade 8th
– 10th
grade
143. Physical Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods.html
Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html
Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html
Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html
Life Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Human Body / Health Topics http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html
DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html
Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html
Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html
Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html
Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html
Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm
Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html
Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html
144. • The entire four year curriculum can be found at...
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Please feel free to
contact me with any questions you may have. Thank
you for your interest in this curriculum.
Sincerely,
Ryan Murphy M.Ed
www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com