Monday, April 6, 2026

7.9 Phylogeny (continued)

 

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

         Describe the types of evidence that can be used to infer an evolutionary relationship.

         Explain how a phylogenetic tree and/or cladogram can be used to infer evolutionary relatedness.

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Tasks:

1

Quizlet Live

 Game link in class

Let’s use the vocabulary from the previous class.  Go to quizlet.live and use the code presented in class.

 After class, use this link to practice the vocabulary some more.

 

 

2

Review > Phylogenetic

 

Revisit the last class using the narrated PowerPoint.

 Here is the link to the notes.

 

 

3

NOVA Evolution Lab Interactive Lesson Mission 1

 

Access the activities here.

Complete the items on the document.

 

13 points lab activity (induvial task)



4

Lab: Accuracy of Phylogenetic Analysis   

 

In a small team, analyze DNA sequences of organisms. Can you construct a phylogenetic tree with the data?

How will it compare to the overserved phylogeny?

 

Homework

📺Video 7.9

Lab: Accuracy of Phylogenetic Analysis  

💯Study for Quiz 4/7/26

 

Unit 7 MCQ Progress Check A

Unit 7 MCQ Progress Check B

Unit 7 FRQ Progress Check

 

 

Upcoming Assessments

4/7/26 Quiz: Evidence of Evolution

4/10/26 Test: Natural Selection and Evolution

Calendar Notes

AP BIOLOGY TEST MAY 4