Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7.12 Origin of Life on Earth

 



Today's Learning Objective(s):

         Describe the conditions under which new species may arise

         Describe the rate of evolution and speciation under different ecological conditions.

         Explain the processes and mechanisms that drive speciation.

         Explain how the genetic diversity of a species or population affects its ability to withstand environmental pressures.

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Tasks:

1

Wayground > Speciation

 

Let’s practice some items on speciation.


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2

Teacher Notes > Speciation & Variations in Populations (Macroevolution)

 

Continue the notes from yesterday – macroevolution trends.

 

 

3

Reading Activity > Origin of Life

 

Complete the reading activity on speciation.

 

Chapter 18.1-3


Digital Version

 

4

Teacher Notes > Origin of Life on Earth

 

 

5

Quiz: Evidence of Evolution (corrections)

 

Let’s do some corrections.


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Homework

📺Video 7.11.1

📺Video 7.11.2

📚 MCQs 7.11

💯 Study for test 4/10

 

Unit 7 MCQ Progress Check A

Unit 7 MCQ Progress Check B

Unit 7 FRQ Progress Check

 

Upcoming Assessments

4/10/26 Test: Natural Selection and Evolution

Calendar Notes

AP BIOLOGY TEST MAY 4