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Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

Lifeliqe

Subject Science — Biology, Crosscutting Concepts, Science and Engineering Practices • Social Studies

Grade Level Grades 9-12, Professional Development

Resource Type Activity

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Good for Parents, Gifted and Talented

Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards

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NGSS and CCSS aligned. Integrated in crosscutting concepts. Aligned with principal science textbooks.

The lesson is dedicated to the explanation of evolution of species based on the theory of Charles Darwin.

Methodology:

• Discussion

• Reading

• Lecture

• Experiment

• Assessment

The principal learning objectives are:

• State Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection.

• Describe observations Darwin made on the voyage of the Beagle.

• Identify influences on Darwin’s development of evolutionary theory.

• Explain how a species can evolve through natural selection.

Science and Engineering Practices:

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data

• Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

• Engaging in Argument from Evidence

• Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

Disciplinary Core Ideas:

• LS4.A: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity

• LS4.B: Natural Selection

• LS4.C: Adaptation

Crosscutting Concepts:

• Patterns

• Cause and Eﬀect

Assessment and Placement

Classroom Materials

Instructional Strategies

Working with Parents and Caregivers

Science Experiments At Home

Gifted and Talented Lesson Plans

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Darwin and the Theory of Evolution ShareMyLesson.pdf

Activity

February 13, 2020

2.9 MB

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Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.11-12.1

Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.

Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.a

Introduce a topic and organize ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.b

Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.c

Use varied transitions and sentence structures to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.d

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic and convey a style appropriate to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.e

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.2.f

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.2.a

Introduce a topic and organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.2.b

Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.2.c

Use varied transitions and sentence structures to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.2.d

Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic; convey a knowledgeable stance in a style that responds to the discipline and context as well as to the expertise of likely readers.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.2.e

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation provided (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.9

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.9

Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11-12.4

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.

HS-LS4-1

Communicate scientific information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence.

HS-LS4-2

Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four factors: (1) the potential for a species to increase in number, (2) the heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3) competition for limited resources, and (4) the proliferation of those organisms that are better able to survive and reproduce in the environment.