Unit 6

Evidence For Evolution

Part 1: Natural vs Artificial Selection

• February 21-22: Introduction to Evolution / Cosmos Video
• February 23: Writing to Explain
• February 26-28: Mutation and Selection Gizmos

Part 2: Evolution Case Studies

• March 1-2: Lactase Persistence Case Study
• March 5-12: Case Study Group Projects
  • Sickle Cell Trait
  • Skin Color
  • Beak of the Finch
  • Rock Pocket Mouse
  • Stickleback Spines
  • Icefish Antifreeze
• March 13-14: Case Study Presentations

Part 3: Evidence for Evolution / Earth History

• March 15-16: Your Inner Monkey
• March 19-20: Darwin’s Voyage (Explore the Galapagos)
• March 21: Writing to Explain – Galapagos Tortoise Evolution
• March 22-23: Biological Classification POGIL
• March 26-28: Radiometric Dating
• March 29-30: Earth History Timeline
• April 2-6: Evidence for Change
  • Paleontologist
  • Evolutionary Biologist
  • Physical Anthropologist
  • Developmental Biologist

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