Evidence of Evolution Activities BUNDLE

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:

• Check out our Natural Selection and Evolution Test!
• All answer keys are included.
• Please note: these evidence of evolution activities are not editable.