$31.71 Save $12 off list prices! Get a complete evidence of evolution unit – everything you need to teach evidence of evolution FROM START TO FINISH! Cover homologous structures, vestigial structures, molecular evidence in DNA and proteins, and more.
There’s lots of different types of activities in here – from notes to introduce the subject, to engaging activities to extend learning, to a cumulative and rigorous CER activity.
This bundle includes the following evidence of evolution lessons:
- Evidence of Evolution Notes Presentation with Cloze Worksheet*: Students view a presentation (in PPT or Slides) and fill in blanks on a Cloze worksheet.
- Evidence of Evolution Informational Text & Worksheet*: Replaces a textbook! Read about different types of evidence of evolution, including homologous and vestigial structures, molecular evidence (DNA and proteins), fossils, and more. Also includes a worksheet with comprehensive follow-up questions.
- Homologous Structures Worksheet*: Color code the bones in the forelimbs of different vertebrates and compare the similarities and differences.
- Top 10 Vestigial Structures Article and Questions*: Fun “Top 10 List” format! Read about interesting vestigial structures in humans and answer reading comprehension questions.
- Embryology Cards Activity: Students try to match cards of embryos in early development to their species. It’s a challenging but fun way to see how closely vertebrate embryos resemble each other!
- DNA Evidence of Evolution Activity*: Students count differences in DNA sequences to figure out how closely species are related. Great for students with very little – if any – background in DNA and protein synthesis!
- Evidence of Evolution CER Activity*: Rigorous! Students read a short text and analyze a diagram to make a CLAIM from EVIDENCE. Includes 7 total claims to make from evidence.
- Evidence of Evolution Quiz: This straightforward quiz includes 10 multiple-choice questions and has two versions.
*Skip the line at the copier! The starred resources include both print and Google Slides options to assign.
Teacher Notes:
- Answer keys are always included.
- Please note: The resources in this evidence of evolution unit are NOT editable.
- NGSS Standards: MS-LS4-2 and MS-LS4-3
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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.
