Transcript Initial models

Day 5
Objective: Explain how biological evolution is the consequence of
the interactions of genetic variation, reproduction and
inheritance, and natural selection and time.
Agenda:
1. What is Inquiry?
2. Initial models
3. Birds and Dots Lab
Darwin’s Ideas
• Heritability – traits passed from parents to offspring
• Variation – differences within a species
• Natural selection – some traits are favorable
Example Model
Enter local talent shows in Canada
Get an awesome haircut
Post videos on youtube
Get noticed by Usher
Become a worldwide heartthrob
Exit Ticket
How does this picture relate to natural selection?