Evolution
Fossil Record
MS-LS4-1.Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life forms throughout the history of life on Earth under the assumption that natural laws operate today as in the past. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on finding patterns of changes in the level of complexity of anatomical structures in organisms and the chronological order of fossil appearance in the rock layers.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the names of individual species or geological eras in the fossil record.]
Bone Structures
MS-LS4-2.Apply scientific ideas to construct an explanation for the anatomical similarities and differences among modern organisms and between modern and fossil organisms to infer evolutionary relationships. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on explanations of the evolutionary relationships among organisms in terms of similarity or differences of the gross appearance of anatomical structures.]
embryology
MS-LS4-3.Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on inferring general patterns of relatedness among embryos of different organisms by comparing the macroscopic appearance of diagrams or pictures.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of comparisons is limited to gross appearance of anatomical structures in embryological development.]
Natural Selection
MS-LS4-4.Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations.]
Selective Breeding
MS-LS4-5.Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on synthesizing information from reliable sources about the influence of humans on genetic outcomes in artificial selection (such as genetic modification, animal husbandry, gene therapy); and, on the impacts these technologies have on society as well as the technologies leading to these scientific discoveries.]
Dominant and recessive
MS-LS4-6.Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.]
MS-LS4-1.Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life forms throughout the history of life on Earth under the assumption that natural laws operate today as in the past. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on finding patterns of changes in the level of complexity of anatomical structures in organisms and the chronological order of fossil appearance in the rock layers.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the names of individual species or geological eras in the fossil record.]
Bone Structures
MS-LS4-2.Apply scientific ideas to construct an explanation for the anatomical similarities and differences among modern organisms and between modern and fossil organisms to infer evolutionary relationships. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on explanations of the evolutionary relationships among organisms in terms of similarity or differences of the gross appearance of anatomical structures.]
embryology
MS-LS4-3.Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on inferring general patterns of relatedness among embryos of different organisms by comparing the macroscopic appearance of diagrams or pictures.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment of comparisons is limited to gross appearance of anatomical structures in embryological development.]
Natural Selection
MS-LS4-4.Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variations of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using simple probability statements and proportional reasoning to construct explanations.]
Selective Breeding
MS-LS4-5.Gather and synthesize information about the technologies that have changed the way humans influence the inheritance of desired traits in organisms. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on synthesizing information from reliable sources about the influence of humans on genetic outcomes in artificial selection (such as genetic modification, animal husbandry, gene therapy); and, on the impacts these technologies have on society as well as the technologies leading to these scientific discoveries.]
Dominant and recessive
MS-LS4-6.Use mathematical representations to support explanations of how natural selection may lead to increases and decreases of specific traits in populations over time. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on using mathematical models, probability statements, and proportional reasoning to support explanations of trends in changes to populations over time.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include Hardy Weinberg calculations.]
1. Fossil Record
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Read: Fossils
Read: Dating Rocks and Fossils Using Geologic Methods - http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/dating-rocks-and-fossils-using-geologic-methods-107924044
Read: Dating Rocks and Fossils Using Geologic Methods - http://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/dating-rocks-and-fossils-using-geologic-methods-107924044
Radioactive dating Game: Phet
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2-3 Bone Structure/Embryology
Odyssey of Life: Embryo Development watch at 44:00
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Lkac890c0
Lab - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/activities/2317_odyultim.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Lkac890c0
Lab - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education/activities/2317_odyultim.html
Read: Structural Evidence for Evolution
All in the Family: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.evo.allinthefamily/all-in-the-family/
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skip probably - Exploring Evolution: http://www2.edc.org/weblabs/ExploringEvolution/evolution.swf
4. Natural Selection
Read: Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
Charles Darwin Game of Evolution: http://science.discovery.com/games-and-interactives/charles-darwin-game.htm
Charles Darwin Game of Evolution: http://science.discovery.com/games-and-interactives/charles-darwin-game.htm
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Pepper Moth Virtual Lab: http://www.techapps.net/interactives/pepperMoths.swf
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Bird Beak Natural Selection
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Read: Natural Selection
All Living things are related: http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/selection/related/
5. Artificial Selection
Read: Origin of the Species
6. Dominant and Recessive Genes
Read: Evolution Acts on Phenotype
Some Genes are dominant: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/hew06.sci.life.gen.dominantgene/some-genes-are-dominant/
Mendals Law of Genetic Inheritance: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/hew06.sci.life.gen.mendelinherit/mendels-laws-of-genetic-inheritance/
Some Genes are dominant: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/hew06.sci.life.gen.dominantgene/some-genes-are-dominant/
Mendals Law of Genetic Inheritance: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/hew06.sci.life.gen.mendelinherit/mendels-laws-of-genetic-inheritance/
Gene Inheritance: http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.repro.lp_inherit/gene-inheritance/
Life Preserver Game: http://lifepreservers.msu.edu/
Crop if Fear