7.7. Common Ancestry & 7.8 Continuing Evolution

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

▪        Describe structural and functional evidence on cellular and molecular levels that provides evidence for the common ancestry of all eukaryotes.

▪        Explain how evolution is an ongoing process in all living organisms.

#	Tasks:
1	Video > Exploring the Fascinating Patterns of Common Ancestry    What is a common ancestor? How is it different than our use of the word? How is my family ancestor different and similar in this context?   Video
2	Guided Reading > Common Ancestry and Continuing Evolution   Let’s look at some context for common ancestry and continuing evolution. Get a copy of the reading
3	Teacher Notes > Common Ancestry and Continuing Evolution   Let’s look at the details. Available on resources page
4	Portfolio of Evidence (continued)   You are to create a digital portfolio representing the various types of evidence present in this topic. See the directions to the task on Google Classroom.
5	Check for Understanding > Common Ancestry   Type responses to the prompts on the Google Form.

 

Homework

📺7.7 Video

📺 7.8 Video

 ✅Check for Understanding >  Common Ancestry & Continuing Evolution

Upcoming Assessments

4/7/26 Quiz: Evidence of Evolution

4/10/26 Test: Natural Selection and Evolution

Calendar Notes

Teacher Professional Development (no students) March 27

Spring Break March 30 – April 3

School in session April 6

AP BIOLOGY TEST MAY 4