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The document discusses Darwin's theory of evolution and its impact. It explains that Darwin proposed in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species that evolution over time through natural selection produced all life on Earth. Darwin's concept showed that genetic drift, allopatric and sympatric speciation, and adaptive radiation are real biological processes. While some religious traditions believe life was created by God, Darwin's theory provided a scientific explanation for the diversity of life and has been widely accepted in the scientific community.
Evolution (Core)
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Evolution Power Point
Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection based on his observations during a voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. He noticed variations between species on different islands that helped some individuals survive and reproduce more than others. Over generations, beneficial variations became more common in populations through the natural selection process. Evolution can occur gradually over a long period of time or in short bursts through punctuated equilibrium. The fossil record, homologous and vestigial structures, and similarities in DNA provide evidence that evolution has occurred.
Evolution powerpoint
This document summarizes key concepts about evolution, including that it occurs over time through natural selection, leading to diversity among and within species. It explains the mechanisms of evolution, including overpopulation, competition for resources, genetic variation, adaptation, and speciation. Adaptations like camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry help organisms survive. Isolation of populations can also lead to speciation over time. The diversity of life on Earth is the result of evolution by natural selection.
An evolutionary tour of the amnh part 2
This document provides a tour through the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, starting with information about extinct primates like Plesiadapis cookei and Notharctus tenebrosus. It then moves to displays about living primates and their differences from humans, examining bones, feet, hands, brains, and DNA. The tour continues to the center of the Hall.
An evolutionary tour of the amnh part 1
This tour will cover 4 locations in the museum: Gottersman Hall, Hall of Biodiversity, Spitzier Hall of Human Origins, and Hall of Primates. The first stop in Gottersman Hall will discuss stromatolites and how microfossils provide evidence about the early atmosphere's composition. Then the tour will move to the Hall of Biodiversity and discuss exhibits on the left side of the hall.
An evolutionary tour of the amnh part 3
This document outlines an evolutionary tour that will cover 4 locations: Gottersman Hall, Hall of Biodiversity, Spitzier Hall of Human Origins, and Hall of Primates. The tour will start in the Hall of Primates on the third floor and see exhibits on gorillas, humans and chimpanzees, and evolutionary characteristics.
Timeline for Evolution of Humans
Single page artwork by Nobu Tamura shows gradual development of creatures from single cells, through fish and tetrapods, to humans. Now has timeline added.
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Evolution slideshow
The document discusses Darwin's theory of evolution and its impact. It explains that Darwin proposed in his 1859 book On the Origin of Species that evolution over time through natural selection produced all life on Earth. Darwin's concept showed that genetic drift, allopatric and sympatric speciation, and adaptive radiation are real biological processes. While some religious traditions believe life was created by God, Darwin's theory provided a scientific explanation for the diversity of life and has been widely accepted in the scientific community.
Evolution (Core)
For the Core component of the IB Biology course. Click on shadowed images to follow the link to videos and interactives.
Evolution Power Point
Charles Darwin developed the theory of evolution by natural selection based on his observations during a voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. He noticed variations between species on different islands that helped some individuals survive and reproduce more than others. Over generations, beneficial variations became more common in populations through the natural selection process. Evolution can occur gradually over a long period of time or in short bursts through punctuated equilibrium. The fossil record, homologous and vestigial structures, and similarities in DNA provide evidence that evolution has occurred.
Evolution powerpoint
This document summarizes key concepts about evolution, including that it occurs over time through natural selection, leading to diversity among and within species. It explains the mechanisms of evolution, including overpopulation, competition for resources, genetic variation, adaptation, and speciation. Adaptations like camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry help organisms survive. Isolation of populations can also lead to speciation over time. The diversity of life on Earth is the result of evolution by natural selection.
An evolutionary tour of the amnh part 2
This document provides a tour through the Spitzer Hall of Human Origins, starting with information about extinct primates like Plesiadapis cookei and Notharctus tenebrosus. It then moves to displays about living primates and their differences from humans, examining bones, feet, hands, brains, and DNA. The tour continues to the center of the Hall.
An evolutionary tour of the amnh part 1
This tour will cover 4 locations in the museum: Gottersman Hall, Hall of Biodiversity, Spitzier Hall of Human Origins, and Hall of Primates. The first stop in Gottersman Hall will discuss stromatolites and how microfossils provide evidence about the early atmosphere's composition. Then the tour will move to the Hall of Biodiversity and discuss exhibits on the left side of the hall.
An evolutionary tour of the amnh part 3
This document outlines an evolutionary tour that will cover 4 locations: Gottersman Hall, Hall of Biodiversity, Spitzier Hall of Human Origins, and Hall of Primates. The tour will start in the Hall of Primates on the third floor and see exhibits on gorillas, humans and chimpanzees, and evolutionary characteristics.
Timeline for Evolution of Humans
Single page artwork by Nobu Tamura shows gradual development of creatures from single cells, through fish and tetrapods, to humans. Now has timeline added.
An evolutionary tour of the amnh part 4
This document provides an overview of locations to visit on an evolutionary tour, beginning at Gottersman Hall and including the Hall of Biodiversity, Spitzier Hall of Human Origins, Hall of Primates, and Dinosaurs if there is time. The tour starts at the Orientation Center and proceeds through four halls, examining the evolution of vertebrates, saurischian dinosaurs, ornithischian dinosaurs, and primitive mammals, with specific exhibits highlighted along the way.
Geologic time scale
This document outlines the major geological eras and periods relevant to primate and human evolution over the last 570 million years. It describes how continental drift changed global climates, causing temperatures to decline from the warm and wet Eocene period to present. Key events included the breakup of Pangea, the rise of angiosperms during the Mesozoic, mammalian diversification in the Paleogene as new food sources emerged, and hominin emergence in the Neogene as forests retreated due to cooling and drying trends.
Evolutionary Psychology
The document discusses the ecology of the human mind and compares the Standard Social Science Model (SSSM) to Evolutionary Psychology (EP). The SSSM views humans as "blank slates" shaped entirely by culture and experience, while EP views the human mind as consisting of evolved, specialized modules adapted for problems faced in our ancestral environment. EP argues that many behaviors are unconsciously driven by these modules rather than conscious decision-making.
Evolution Presentation
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Evidence for evolution powerpoint
The document discusses several types of evidence that support the scientific theory of evolution, including the fossil record, comparative anatomy, and biogeography. It explains that the fossil record provides evidence of evolutionary transitions from one species to another through transitional fossils. Comparative anatomy shows homologous structures that indicate common ancestry, as well as vestigial structures that have no function and provide evidence the species evolved. Biogeography seeks to explain how closely related species ended up in different parts of the world.
Evidences of evolution
The document discusses four main categories of evidence for evolution: the fossil record, biochemical evidence, comparative anatomy, and observable events. It describes examples for each category, such as fossils showing gradual changes over time, similarities in genetic codes and proteins between organisms, homologous and vestigial structures, and studies observing evolutionary changes like beak size shifts in Darwin's finches. Overall, the document outlines the key types of evidence that support the theory of evolution through natural selection.
THE STORY OF HUMAN EVOLUTION
The document provides an overview of human evolution from early hominids to modern humans. It discusses that hominids diverged from apes around 8 million years ago. Early hominids such as Australopithecines, Homo habilis, and Homo erectus developed increasingly advanced tools and technology. Homo sapiens emerged around 200,000 years ago, with Neanderthals present until around 30,000 years ago when they were replaced by Cro-Magnon humans. It also summarizes the transition to more settled agricultural lifestyles during the Neolithic period around 10,000 BCE. Key adaptations that differentiated humans from apes included bipedalism, increased brain size, changes in
Evolution of computer
The document traces the history and evolution of computing devices from ancient counting tools like the abacus to modern computers. It describes early mechanical calculating devices invented by Pascal and Babbage in the 1600s-1800s. The development of programming by Ada Lovelace and Boolean logic in the 1800s laid the foundations for modern computing. Key innovations like the tabulator, vacuum tube, Turing machine, and integrated circuit expanded computing's capabilities. The document outlines the development of early computers like ENIAC and Mark I in the 1940s-1950s and the rise of programming languages. It traces the progression from mainframes to minicomputers and microprocessors, leading to personal computers in the 1970s and beyond.
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Geologic time scale
This document outlines the major geological eras and periods relevant to primate and human evolution over the last 570 million years. It describes how continental drift changed global climates, causing temperatures to decline from the warm and wet Eocene period to present. Key events included the breakup of Pangea, the rise of angiosperms during the Mesozoic, mammalian diversification in the Paleogene as new food sources emerged, and hominin emergence in the Neogene as forests retreated due to cooling and drying trends.
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This presentation was created by TIES. A Richard Dawkins organization supporting the promotion of evolution in middle grades science.
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The document discusses several types of evidence that support the scientific theory of evolution, including the fossil record, comparative anatomy, and biogeography. It explains that the fossil record provides evidence of evolutionary transitions from one species to another through transitional fossils. Comparative anatomy shows homologous structures that indicate common ancestry, as well as vestigial structures that have no function and provide evidence the species evolved. Biogeography seeks to explain how closely related species ended up in different parts of the world.
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The document discusses four main categories of evidence for evolution: the fossil record, biochemical evidence, comparative anatomy, and observable events. It describes examples for each category, such as fossils showing gradual changes over time, similarities in genetic codes and proteins between organisms, homologous and vestigial structures, and studies observing evolutionary changes like beak size shifts in Darwin's finches. Overall, the document outlines the key types of evidence that support the theory of evolution through natural selection.
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- 1. EVOLUTION OF SCULPTURES THROUGH TIME
- 14. TIME CAPSULE
- 21. THE SPACE IN BETWEEN
- 53. THE END