TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

Standard 5: Evolution & Classification
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities Suggested Assessments
Concept A: Macroevolution
Interpret fossil evidence to explain the relatedness of organisms
using the principles of superposition and fossil correlation.
Include relative dating techniques (e.g. correlation of fossils
and rock sequences, presence of intrusions and faults) to infer
geologic history. (4.3.A.a)
Concept B: Macroevolution
Evaluate the evidence that supports the theory of biological
evolution (e.g., fossil records, similarities between DNA and
protein structures, homologous and vestigial structures).
(4.3.A.b; 8.1.B)
Concept A: Microevolution
Identify the four ways sexual reproduction leads to variation
among offspring: mutation, crossing-over (recombination of
genes), independent assortment, contribution of genetic
material from two cells (fertilization). (3.3.D.b)
Concept B: Microevolution
Describe how variation in characteristics provides populations
an advantage for survival. (4.3.C.a; 7.1.B/C/D/E)
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Students will examine fossils.
(1.6, 1.8, 2.3, SC3, SC5, SC7)
Students will watch and take notes on a
PowerPoint presentation on the evidence for
evolution.
(1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, SC3)
Classroom discussion to identify the four
ways variation occurs and distinguish
between each
(1.6, 2.3, SC3)
Students will participate in a lab-based
activity where students observe survival
advantages of certain variations (Feeding
Adaptation Lab, Peppered Moth Lab,
Breeding Bunnies Lab)
Students will identify index fossils
and relate them to geological history
based on relative dating.
Students will provide a molecular,
anatomical, and paleontology-related
example of evidence for evolution
and explain why they are considered
evidence.
Students will match the four forms
(mutation, crossing-over,
recombination of genes, and
fertilization) to a picture that
demonstrates the variation.
Students will write a conclusion that
analyzes the data and discusses the
results of the lab.
Concept C: Microevolution
Explain the importance of reproduction to the survival of a
species (i.e., the failure of a species to reproduce will lead to
extinction). (4.3.B.b; 4.3.C.c; 7.1.B/C/D/E)
(1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, SC3,
SC4)
Students will participate in a lab-based
activity where students observe survival
advantages of certain variations (Feeding
Adaptation Lab, Peppered Moth Lab,
Breeding Bunnies Lab)
(1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, SC3,
SC4)
Students will write a conclusion that
analyzes the data and discusses the
results of the lab.
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