$15.47 This evidence of evolution activities bundle combines 4 evidence of evolution activities, including:
- Homologous Structures: Compare and Contrast Activity
- Vestigial Structures: Reading, Analysis, and Graphic Organizer
- Embryological Evidence: Sorting and Predicting Activity
- DNA and Protein Evidence: Paper Lab
Descriptions:
Embryological Evidence Sorting Activity – Engaging analysis of embryological evidence – students enjoy trying to match cards of embryos in early development to their species. It’s challenging but fun! In this activity, students will:
- Follow step-by-step instructions to try to match 3 different embryological stages of 6 different species (18 total cards)
- Answer follow-up analysis questions
Vestigial Structures Reading, Analysis, and Graphic Organizer (includes Google version) – High interest and thought-provoking – a fun NGSS resource! In this activity, students will:
- Read a 2-page humorous and high-interest article about 10 vestigial structures
- Complete a graphic organizer about each trait and its prior purpose
- Respond to 6 thought-provoking analysis questions
Homologous Structures Coloring Activity with Analysis – Students find that even though the FUNCTIONS are different, the STRUCTURES of vertebrate forelimbs are similar. In this activity, students will:
- Color code the bones in the forelimbs of 6 animals to observe their similarity
- Compare and contrast STRUCTURE and FUNCTION of the forelimbs by completing tables and answering questions
Molecular (DNA and Proteins) Evidence of Evolution Activity (includes Google version) – Genetic evidence of evolution activity! In this resource, students will:
- Read a brief and middle school-appropriate introduction about DNA and proteins
- Examine differences in two DNA sequences of several different organisms
- Complete a Claims-Evidence-Reasoning section about which vertebrates are most and least closely related to each other
- Use the information to fill in blanks on a simple cladogram
- Answer concluding analysis questions
Teacher Notes:
- Need the whole unit? Check out my Evidence of Evolution Unit!
- All answer keys are included.
- Please note: these evidence of evolution activities are not editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-LS4-2: Apply scientific ideas to construct an explanation for the anatomical similarities and differences among modern organisms and between modern and fossil organisms to infer evolutionary relationships.
- NGSS MS-LS4-3: Analyze displays of pictorial data to compare patterns of similarities in the embryological development across multiple species to identify relationships not evident in the fully formed anatomy.
