Day:

Date:
Monday
(9.15)
Tuesday
9.16
Wednesday 9.17 Thursday
9.18
Friday
9.19
SPI/CLE:

CLE 3210.5.1 Associate
structural, functional, and
behavioral adaptations with
the ability of organisms to
survive under various
environmental conditions.

CLE 3210.5.1 Associate
structural, functional, and
behavioral adaptations with
the ability of organisms to
survive under various
environmental conditions.

CLE 3210.5.1 Associate
structural, functional, and
behavioral adaptations with
the ability of organisms to
survive under various
environmental conditions.

CLE 3210.5.4 Summarize the
supporting evidence for the
theory of evolution

District Learning Day
Objectives:


SWBAT define evolution

SWBAT explain Charles
Darwins theory of
evolution by natural
selection in their own
words

SWBAT describe the role
of genetic variation and
adaptation in the process
of evolution by natural
selection

SWBAT identify examples
of natural selection and
explain how they
demonstrate natural
selection

SWBAT demonstrate the
process of natural
selection through an
inquiry demonstration.
SWBAT define evolution

SWBAT explain Charles
Darwins theory of
evolution by natural
selection in their own
words

SWBAT describe the role
of genetic variation and
adaptation in the process
of evolution by natural
selection

SWBAT identify examples
of natural selection and
explain how they
demonstrate natural
selection

SWBAT demonstrate the
process of natural
selection through an
inquiry demonstration.
SWBAT define evolution

SWBAT explain Charles
Darwins theory of
evolution by natural
selection in their own
words

SWBAT describe the role
of genetic variation and
adaptation in the process
of evolution by natural
selection

SWBAT identify examples
of natural selection and
explain how they
demonstrate natural
selection
SWBAT identify examples
and requirements for
convergent and divergent
evolution.

SWBAT define adaptive
radiation in terms of
resource availability.

SWBAT define species
and speciation and identify
factors that result in
speciation

SWBAT distinguish
between convergent and
divergent evolution


Instructional
Methods or
Strategies
Demonstration
Direct instruction

Student exploration
Demonstration
Direct Instruction
Case studies
Direct Instruction
Simulation


Catalyst
(5-10 minutes)

Adaptations Questions Cosmos Clip: Selection
of Dogs (12 minutes)
Evolution
ActivExpressions
Review
ALA 2
Introduction of
New Material or
Review
(10-15 minutes):
Evolution and Natural
Selection notes
(Assignment 2)
Natural Selection:
Evolution of bird beaks
Natural Selection Quiz Evolution and
Speciation (Assignment
3)


Guided and
Independent
Practice
(10-15 minutes):
Peppered Moth
Demonstrations
Natural Selection Case
Studies
Argumentation Actvitiy
1: Desert Snakes
Speciation Trashketball
Assessment
(5-8 minutes):

Demo Analysis
Questions
Exit Ticket Analysis Questions Exit Ticket
Closure
(2-5 minutes):

Reminders Reminders Reminders Reminders
Homework or
Outside Class
Project:
Natural Selection Video
9/18

Honors Projects 9/26

DBA #5: 9/29
Natural Selection
Homework


Natural Selection Video
9/18

Honors Projects 9/26

DBA #5: 9/29

Study for Natural
Selection quiz
Natural Selection Video
9/18

Honors Projects 9/26

DBA #5: 9/29


Natural Selection Video
9/18

Honors Projects 9/26

DBA #5: 9/29





Next week: Evidence of Evolution