TOPIC VII: EVOLUTION – Theory of Evolution Pacing Date Traditional 8 Days 10-08-15 to 10-19-15 Block 4 Days 10-08-15 to 10-19-15 ESSENTIAL CONTENT OBJECTIVES INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS Evidence for The Theory of Evolution (15.1) Fossil Record Comparative Anatomy (Homologous and Vestigial) Comparative Embryology Biogeography Molecular Biology (Genetic Code) (15.2) Observed Evolutionary Change (15.10) Trends in Human Evolution (15.10) Hominid Evolution: Early Ancestors (6 mya) to Modern Humans Brain Size Jaw Size Language Manufacture of Brain Structure (14.26) Cerebrum Cerebellum Brain Stem: Pons, Medulla Oblongata Lobes: Frontal, Parietal, Occipital, Temporal Evaluate and assess the multiple bodies of evidence that support the scientific theory of evolution. (ALD) Explain how evidences such as fossils, biochemical similarities, embryonic development, homologous and vestigial structures, and similarities and differences between organisms in different parts of the world are used to substantiate biological changes through time. Recognize anatomical similarities such as homologous structures and vestigial organs when referring to comparative anatomy and comparative embryology. Predict ancestry of certain organisms based on homologous or vestigial structures. Analyze molecular information for statistical evidence of evolution. Analyze information to determine basic trends in hominid evolution. (ALD) Relate the development of language and the manufacturing of tools to changes in the skull and brain size in humans. Identify the major parts of the brain on diagrams. Core Text Book: Chapter 16.4, Chapter 26.3 (p.767-772), Chapter 31.2 (p.902-903) Vocabulary: biogeography, brain stem, cerebellum, cerebrum, comparative anatomy, embryo, evolution, fossil, frontal lobe, hominid, homologous structure, medulla oblongata, molecular biology, occipital lobe, parietal lobe, pons, temporal lobe, vestigial structure Technology: Bozeman Podcast: Bozeman Podcast: NOVA: NOVA: NOVA: PBS.org: PBS Science Odyssey: PBS Video: PBS Interactive: PBS interactive: PBS Science Odyssey: PBS Video: PBS Interactive: (search your topic) Palomar College: TED Talks: HMI Interactive: 3D Gallery Khan Academy: SC.912.L.15.1
Standard: SC.912.N.2.2 Article Standard: SC.912.N.3.1 Video Standard: SC.912.N.14.26 Video Science Content Collection Standard: SC.912.N.14.27 Video Science Content Collection Standard: SC.912.N.15.1 Image Audio Article Standard: SC.912.N.15.2 Standard: SC.912.N.15.10 Video Image
SC.912.L15.1: Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex) Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Score/Step 5.0 I am able to evaluate the multiple bodies of evidence that support the scientific theory of evolution. Investigate the lines of evidence of evolution through student stations that address each of the following fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to assess some of the multiple bodies of evidence that support the scientific theory of evolution. Research and create a flip book of how each line of evidence supports the theory of evolution. Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to identify some bodies of evidence that support the scientific theory of evolution. Construct a graphic organizer that includes examples of the lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution. Examples should include fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change. Score/Step 2.0 I am able to identify some bodies of evidence that support the scientific theory of evolution. Distinguish between the lines of evidence that support the theory of evolution. Score/Step 1.0 I am able to define evolution. SC.912.L15.10: Identify basic trends in hominid evolution from early ancestors six million years ago to modern humans, including brain size, jaw size, language, and manufacture of tools. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Score/Step 5.0 I am able to analyze information to determine basic trends in hominid evolution. Research how the development of language or manufacturing of resulted from the development of changes in the skull or brain size. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to analyze information to determine basic trends in hominid evolution. Collect data by measuring and observing primate skulls and use that data to describe evolutionary trends between fossil and living specimens of hominids.