(BIOH) Evolutionary Theory (Reading Check)

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Evolutionary Theory

 

Note: Since you normally receive a lecture online, have power notes, notes, and so many other resources there should be no problem in answering a quiz with specific key terms so study hard all the topics on the lecture guide. This will be a hard quiz for someone who did not watch videos, read power notes, and studied key terms.

 

Home Learning / Prep:

• Study Tools:
• See A Good Routine to Study for Mr. Lima’s Class / Study Skills File for help on how to study
• Study Genetics  (Unit 6: Topic 2) Power Notes (Use study guide to help you understand the reading)
• Access Topic Lecture Guide
• Video Lectures Series: Evolutionary Theory
• Some Web Tutorials Available on SkyDrive folders
• Extra resources may be available on WikiSpaces if students create it by the time you do the topic
• Students are encouraged to search Web for their own resources including video lectures (Bozeman Biology, ThinkWell, MindBites, Biology In a Minute, Brightstorm, Khan Academy, etc), tutorials, websites, etc.

• Prepared Labs / Activities
• There are many other optional labs / worksheets on the website to be performed at level 4
• NOTE:  Required Projects

 Other Tasks:

1. Bring Higher Order Questioning Guide worksheet to class
2. Bring Class Work Tracking Worksheet to class
3. Use daily tracking worksheet and study with a actual study product of your choice
4. Come with a plan for what you are doing at level 4, including required worksheets (either printed or already downloaded)

 Class:

Topic:

• Evolutionary Theory
• Darwin
• History of Evolutionary Thought
• Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Evolution
• Evolutionary Process
• Natural Selection
• Evidence for Evolution
• Evolution Myths
  

Objectives:

Direct Content Objectives:

SC.912.L.15.1:

Explain how the scientific theory of evolution is supported by the fossil record, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, biogeography, molecular biology, and observed evolutionary change.

SC.912.L.15.2:

Discuss the use of molecular clocks to estimate how long ago various groups of organisms diverged evolutionarily from one another.

SC.912.L.15.3:

Describe how biological diversity is increased by the origin of new species and how it is decreased by the natural process of extinction.

SC.912.L.15.13:

Describe the conditions required for natural selection, including: overproduction of offspring, inherited variation, and the struggle to survive, which result in differential reproductive success.

Indirect Content Objectives:

SC.912.L.15.8:

Describe the scientific explanations of the origin of life on Earth.

SC.912.L.17.8:

Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, non-native species.

SC.912.L.16.4:

Explain how mutations in the DNA sequence may or may not result in phenotypic change. Explain how mutations in gametes may result in phenotypic changes in offspring.

SC.912.L.16.9:

Explain how and why the genetic code is universal and is common to almost all organisms.

SC.912.L.16.3:

Describe the basic process of DNA replication and how it relates to the transmission and conservation of the genetic information.

Higher Learning Objectives:

LA.910.2.2.3:

The student will organize information to show understanding or relationships among facts, ideas, and events (e.g., representing key points within text through charting, mapping, paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing, contrasting, or outlining);

LA.910.4.2.2:

The student will record information and ideas from primary and/or secondary sources accurately and coherently, noting the validity and reliability of these sources and attributing sources of information;

Practical Science:

SC.912.N.1.1:

Define a problem based on a specific  body of knowledge, for example: biology, chemistry, physics, and earth/space science, and perform scientific method 

MA.912.S.1.2:

Determine appropriate and consistent standards of measurement for the data to be collected in a survey or experiment.

MA.912.S.3.2:

Collect, organize, and analyze data sets, determine the best format for the data and present visual summaries from the following:

SC.912.N.1.3:

Recognize that the strength or usefulness of a scientific claim is evaluated through scientific argumentation, which depends on  critical and logical thinking, and the active consideration of alternative scientific explanations to explain the data presented.

SC.912.N.1.4:

Identify sources of information and assess their reliability according to the strict standards of scientific investigation.

SC.912.N.1.6:

Describe how scientific inferences are drawn from scientific observations and provide examples from the content being studied.

SC.912.N.1.7:                                                                                                                                          

Recognize the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.

Mastery Classroom Tasks:

• Level 1: Flipped Classroom: STUDY AT HOME  + Participate on Reading Check Thread
• Self-Guided: Review / Self-Quizzing / Reading / Lecture Watching / Worksheets / Activities / Practice / etc.
• Teacher or Peer Tutor help
• Level 2: Quiz
• Standard: Google Forms Quiz
• Optional Oral Examination (Extended Hours)
• Optional Extensive Project for Mastery Demonstration
• Level 3: Discussion
• Cooperative Learning: Review / Peer-Quizzing / Peer Tutoring & Clarification
• Teacher clarification of remaining muddiest points
• Teacher-Guided/Student-Centered Exploratory Discussion with focus on Focus on review and critical thinking/application/evaluation/synthesis)
• Level 4: Students ahead of pace may engage at level 4-5 activities if they so choose to gain “bonus” mastery points, however this time, it will not be necessary to do so. Students may proceed to the next topic or task after completing the level 3 discussion
• Worksheets / Activities / Practice
• Higher Order Questioning Activity
• Exploratory Labs:
• Tutoring
• Level 5:
• Create material for Wikispaces
• Do other creative work associated with topic, as listed on Assignment Guide
• Collaborative Classroom
• Wikispaces:
• Create a webpage for key terms associated with the topic
• Create a webpage with links and resources for students to learn about the topic
• Create a webpage with video playlist links to help students  flip the topic
• Blog
• Create a blog about the topic
• Discussion
• Participate, read, and contribute to ongoing Google Groups topics of discussion associated with the topic
• Start your own relevant discussion
• Critique
• Comment, improve, suggest, develop, or explore other student’s participations

Reading Check Instructions:

This thread is for discussion of the Human Sexual Reproduction Discussion
Have you watched the vodcasts / playlists yet? If not, do so before participating in the discussion (see links above)

 

Teacher Question:

• What four things help define an animal’s fitness?

Tasks:
Post a comment on discussion thread briefly stating:
1) At least one thing you learned by watching the videos [THIS MUST BE UNIQUE WITHIN EACH VIDEO DISCUSSION]
2) At least one question you have after watching the video (if you understood everything, you must ask a question that goes beyond it)
3) Choose and answer a question from a previous student (IF YOU ARE THE FIRST ONE, ANSWER THE TEACHER POSED QUESTION. YOU MAY NOT ANSWER A QUESTION THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN ANSWERED. YOU ARE USUALLY SAFE IF YOU ANSWER THE STUDENT RIGHT BEFORE YOU)
4) Why you think it is important to learn about this ?
5) How can this information be used in real life?
6) Did you like the video and/or topic? Why?

[Braojos, Marilyn]

1. I learned that neutral, silent, and somatic mutations don't
necessarily affect evolution. On the other hand, germ-line, missense,
and nonsense mutations do because these can be passed on from the
progenitor to the progeny.
2. What research/ testing did Wallace do to reach, more or less, the
same conclusion as Darwin?
3. Four factors that help define an animal's fitness is that it
survives longer, reproduces more often, or more offspring, and that
the offspring is capable of doing that same thing. Overall, having the
best set of overall adaptations help define an animal's fitness.
4. I think it's important to learn about this topic to have a clearer
understanding of why life is the way it is.
5. This information can be used by purposely changing, or creating
variations in species in way that it is beneficial to the
environment.
6. Yes, I did like the topic. It was very interesting.

[Kimanh Nguyen]

1. I learned that Charles Darwin chose to do evolutionary study at the Galapagos Islands because they were small volcanic islands that shared similar species. Also, it has different environments and adaptations. In addition, it show patterns of biodiversity matching the habitats. 

2. What was Aristotle and Plato contribution to the theory of evolution?

3. Wallace did some research in the Amazon and noticed that some animals have camouflage in an attempt to hide from predators. He also saw birds with unique beaks to crack some nuts open and to obtain nectar from plants. While observing some plants, he noticed that they had clever defenses to fight attacks caused by insects. These observations helped him develop a theory that plants and animals gradually change through evolution.

4.  I think this topic will help us understand the formation of life and how it doesn't have to interfere with our own religious beliefs. 

5. This information can be used to make us think before we purposely change organisms for our own interests because when we get tired of them and get rid of them, they won't be able to adapt to their own environment. 

3. I personally like this topic because I found the scientist's theories intriguing, like Lamarck's theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics . 

[Kimanh Nguyen]

@myself : *The last #3 is actually #6.

[Archbold, Garry]

1. I learned that though Charles Darwin is considered the father of
evolution he had contributors to his theories.
2. They did not contribute to his studies due to fact that they
believed in a greater order (gods).
3. How can neutral mutations have a phenotype?
4. Learning about evolution allows you to have closure on life.
5. This allows me to relate to the rest of the population.
6. It was an easy topic I was just lazy.

[Munoz, Pedro]

1.) I learned that some of the examples of animals Charles Darwin study on the Galapagos Islands were finches, tortoises, and iguanas.

2.) Why was Charles Darwin interested in so many studies?

3.) Neutral mutations may have a phenotype by still being in the DNA though not expressed.

4.) Evolution is important because it gives information on how we came as the organism we are today

5.) It may be used in the real world by observing how ancient species evolved to the ones today

6.) I enjoyed the lecture series a lot

[Melissa P.]

1) I learned that Charles Darwin did not publicize his ideas because
he felt he did not have enough evidence to back it up and that he
would be ridiculed for his beliefs. Also that the ship he used on his
voyage to collect evidence was called the H.M.S. Beagle.
2) Why is the Law of Use and Disuse called a law if it is incorrect?
3) @Pedro Muñoz- He was most likely a very curious person and science
was quite evidently his passion.
4) Evolution is a very important topic to learn about because you will
not be ignorant to the facts on how life started.
5) Not only will knowing this information help me further understand
the human race (and pass the quiz in class) but it will allow for me
to be knowledgeable about the beginning of our species.
6) This topic was particularly easy because it was mainly memorizing
facts and vocabulary.

[Simonian, Denisse]

1) i learned that mosaic structure is  when something is made for a specific purpose but it evolves to be used for another purpose.
2) what is natural selection?
3) that was the original name for it and it was the first theory on that subject so they never changed it.
4) this is important to learn about so that we have some knowledge on how life got to the way it is today.
5) this could be used in real life to find out how the animals that we see today came to be.
6) i like this topic because its interesting to learn about and its an easy topic.

[isabelsalcedo:P]

1. I learned that Charles Darwin traveled all over the world on the
HMS Beagle to places filled with interesting wildlife like the
galapagos islands.
2. What are Lamarack's HIts and Misses?
3. Natural selection is when the fittest animals of a certain species
with better suited traits for the particular environment they live in
survive longer and reproduce more.
4. This is important to know about so we can understand how the world
works and to havean explanation on how some animals are flourishing
and others are not.
5. Thuis can be used in real life to explain why some organisms are
endangered ofgoing extinct.
6. This has actually been my favorite topic. I find evolution super
interesting and anything related to animals i enjoy!

[VaneBane[:]

1) I learned that Charles darwin was born on February 12, 1809 and that Linnease started the binomial nomiclasure.

2) What would change if Linnease had never started the binomial nomiclasure?

3) @Isabel, Miss is what he got wrong, such as his idea that species do not perfect over time, when they actually do. Hit is what he got correct, such as his idea that animals inherit what they learn.

4) Without evolution, we wouldn't have a clue about where we came from or how we came to be.

5) We can see and be grateful how we've adapted and evolved for our convinience and for the better.

6) I like how we can see the process and the changes we've undergone by linking them to our history and noticing how it happened. This top was easy and simple.

[nathalie toro {:]

1. I learned that natural selection is why giraffes have such long necks now.
2. Can you please explain binomial nomiclasure?
3. Without one of the scientist learning and finding out about anything, it might've still be goin but with different ideas and in a different time.
4. It is important to understand natural selection because it is how we evolve, using giraffes as an example, a giraffe probably started out with a short neck but had to stretch it a lot throughout its life to be able to reach for its food, so in its progeny, longer necks became the trait the worked better, but they still had to stretch it to reach their food, then in their progeny, the offspring had longer necks that worked a lot better so it showed up more, but it still needed to stretch to reach its food, this kept repeating till it finally reached a length that allowed for it to have it as long as it is now.
5. Evolution teaches us how exactly it is we, plants, & animals changed throughout generations to reach where we are now, it helps us understand how evolution is how we have been able to survive.
6. I enjoyed this topic a lot, the videos were interesting!

[Jonathon Akins]

On Monday, May 14, 2012 4:28:48 PM UTC-4, nathalie toro {: wrote:

1. I learned that natural selection is why some animal receive some of their traits.
2. Can you please explain biased mutations?
3. It is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name. 
4. It is important to know evolution so you understand everything that happened for us to become what we are now.
5. Evolution teaches us how exactly humans, animals, and even plants changed throughout generations to reach where they are now.
6. I loved this topic even though the video were lengthy.

[Correa, Omar]

1. I learned that animals with the best adaptations will live longer, reproduce more, and their offspring will do the same.

2. I don't completely understand the difference between analogous and homologous.

3. Biased mutations are mutations that can constrain variation. In other words, it doesn't let something be the different. 

4. It is important to learn about evolution so that you can understand how organisms change throughout their species' life span.

5. This information can be used in real life if you are studying how different animals change from time to time. You can see how they evolve.

6. I did enjoy the videos and the topic because evolution is something that really catches my attention.

[Amanda Barrera]

1: I learned that there are always fossils that play the "missing link" role between two species.

2: i don't understand how evolution changed from a hypothesis to a theory

3: Homologous structures share the same origin, but have a different function, while analogous structures share the same function, but not the same origins.

4: it is important to learn about evolution to know how and sometimes why a species changes their look.

5: you can use this when studying the variations between fossils in the fossil record.

6: i absolutely LOVE anything dealing with fossils, how animals change ever so slightly over the years, and eventually they change enough to be a completely different species. :{B