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March 9, 2015 Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What are we doing today? What is some of the evidence for evolution? VideoEvolution – Great Transformations - LINK – Notes! Due: Tomorrow March 10, 2015 Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is some of the evidence for evolution? What are we doing today? Finish VideoEvolution – Great Transformations - LINK – Notes! “How do Organisms Evolve?” (pg. 231-237) - Read the first paragraph and complete Stop & Think questions 1-3 as a class - Independently and quietly finish reading and complete stop & think questions 4-10. Due: Tomorrow March 11, 2015 Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What are we doing today? Natural Selection “Salamander Pursuit” on pg. 244-247 - Discuss Procedure and Materials - Complete Data Table before collecting materials - Complete 2-3 rounds today - Clean up materials before bell Due: Tomorrow March 12, 2015 Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What are adaptations? What are we doing today? Natural Selection Finish “Salamander Pursuit” - Wrap-Up questions (Pg. 247 - #1 – 4) “Tortoise Islands” (Pg. 247 – 249) - Read intro, then study the two tortoises on pg. 249 - Write Explanation Due: Tomorrow March 13, 2015 Target Construct an explanation based on evidence that describes how genetic variation of traits in a population increase some individuals’ probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment. Question of the Day What is speciation? What are we doing today? Natural Selection Critters and Creatures (Pg. 254 to 257) Part A – Your Environment - Describe Non-Living and Living Factors of your environment (Questions #1 – 10 on page 255) Due: Today