Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Homologous

Give an example of homologous features in an animal. Not sure what the word means do some research it was in yesterdays reading. 


Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Evidence for Evolution

We have read that the fossil record is evidence for evolution.  Is that all there is or is there more that shows us that organisms change over time? What other evidence is there for evolution. Do some research about this and post your answers. 

Here are a few links to try : 

khan evolution article



Monday, February 26, 2018

Natural Selection

Give an example of how a trait could influence natural selection and how an environmental factor may affect natural selection. 



Friday, February 16, 2018

Factors and Selection

Examine the image and list biotic and abiotic  factors that could affect natural selection. Use examples from what you observe in the picture.


Thursday, February 15, 2018

Variation and Adaptation

When does a variation become an adaptation? What needs to happen. Give an example. 



Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Pick an animal

Pick an animal and write about a trait it has to survive in its environment.

Do study jam.

Study Jam

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Taller

Are people getting taller because of evolution or something else? 

Read the articles and write what you think? 

reading 1



reading 2


Monday, February 12, 2018

Using Data for Natural Selection

Explain how the image below is an illustration of Natural Selection. Be specific in your answer. 

Today's Blog is set on monitor answers will be published at the end of the day. 



Thursday, February 8, 2018

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

About how old is the planet.

How old is the planet Earth?
Check out this video for those of you at home today.
Those in school enjoy today kahoot.


Tuesday, February 6, 2018

All the difference..

Why would variations in characteristics be important to the survival of a population? 



Friday, February 2, 2018

What was his name?

What was the name of the scientist that came up with the theory of evolution through natural selection? 
Complete quiz on brain pop and and study jams. 






Thursday, February 1, 2018

Lamarack

Jean Baptiste Lamarck proposed a hypothesis about living organisms. What parts did he get right what did he get wrong.