Date: February 11, 2019
Topic: Theory of Evolution
Learning Goals: SC.7.L.15.2 Explore the scientific theory of evolution by recognizing and explaining ways in which genetic variation and environmental factors contribute to evolution by natural selection and diversity of organisms. 
 

Daily Tasks

Station 1: Update Interactive Journals and Table of Contents.

• pg. 39 Evolution answers
• pg. 40 Evolution Questions
• pg. 41 Evolution vocabulary definitions
• pg. 42 Evolution vocabulary terms
• pg. 43 Evolution on-line notes
• pg. 44 Evolution on-line notes directions
• pg. 45 Evolution Warm up summary 1
• pg 46 Evolution Warm up 1 

Station 2: Students will watch and create Cornell notes from an on-line Cpalms tutorial. The website is http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResourceStudentTutorial/Preview/164511 (Write this information on page 44 in your Interactive Journal.)

Station 3: Students will complete Theory of Evolution vocabulary terms on index cards.

• Theory of Evolution- the slow change in organisms that occurs over many generations
• Natural Selection- the process by which organisms change over time
• Genetic Variation-the normal differences that exist among individuals of the same species
• Diversity- variety of traits seen in a species
• Adaptation-a characteristic or trait that helps an organism to survive in its environment
• Environmental Factors- any factor that influences living organisms
• Extinction-when all the organisms of a species die
• Camouflage- coloring or covering that makes people, animals, and objects blend in with their surroundings

Station 4: Students will complete textbook pages 527-536.