| Essential Question |
| How do scientific theories about the origin of life contribute to our understanding of the history of life? |
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| How does the fossil record provide evidence for evolution? |
| How do natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow contribute to evolutionary change? |
| Daily Activities |
| Vocabulary Review |
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| Instructional Video |
| Instructional Slides |
| Guided Notes |
| Practice/Activity/Lab |
| Exit Ticket |
| Assignments |
| Topic 12: Vocabulary Terms & Definitions |
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| The Fossil Records Slides and Guided Notes |
| The Fossil Records Edpuzzle & Exit Ticket |
| Patterns of Evolution Slides & Guided Notes |
| Patterns of Evolution Edpuzzle & Exit Ticket |
| Earth's Early History Slides & Guided Notes |
| Earth's Early History Edpuzzle & Exit Ticket |
| Topic 12 Vocabulary Quiz |
| Earth's Early Atmosphere Activity |
| Alien Identification: Classification Practice |
| Evolution Unit 3 Review |
| Unit 3 Exam |
Topic 12: History of Life
| In this topic, ... |
| I will analyze how changes in environmental conditions have influenced the diversification of species over time. |
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| I will analyze how the layers of rock and sediment in the Earth's crust provide a chronological record of life through the fossil record. |
| I will explain the roles of natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow in driving changes within populations over generations. |
| I will compare and contrast the theories of punctuated equilibrium and gradualism as they relate to patterns of speciation in the fossil record. |
