7.3 Artificial Selection

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Explain how humans can affect diversity within a population.

#	Tasks:
1	Video: Artificial Selection Case Study: The History of Corn Watch the introduction video.  Video
2	Narrated Slides – 7.3 Artificial Selection   Let’s look at the details of artificial selection.   Link
3	Artificial Selection Infographic   You will research a specific example of artificial selection in an organism and create an infographic that explains how human influence has shaped its evolution. Your infographic should be visually appealing, informative, and scientifically accurate.   Link

 

Homework

📺7.3.1 Video

📺7.3.2 Video

📚7.3 MCQs

Upcoming Assessments

3/23 Quiz: Natural Selection and Population Genetics

4/7/26 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

7.2 Natural Selection (continued)

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the importance of phenotypic variation in a population.

#	Tasks:
1	Video: Stay’n Alive   Watch the video from Crash Course Biology
2	Reading > Chapter 15.2   Darwin’s Theory – Complete the notes   Textbook resources   📝 Reading Activity: Chapter 15.2
3	Narrated Slides – 7.2 Natural Selection   Let’s look at the details of natural selection. Review the linked slides and add to your notes: slides
4	Wayground > Natural Selection (due Friday) Complete the Wayground activity.   Wayground > Natural Selection (due Friday)

 

Homework

📚7.2 MCQs 

✅ Wayground > Natural Selection (due Friday)

 

Upcoming Assessments

3/23 Quiz: Natural Selection and Population Genetics

4/7/26 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

Lab: Transformation & Natural Selection

  

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the importance of phenotypic variation in a population.

#	Tasks:
1	Simulation – Natural Selection   Complete the simulation.   What is the impact of natural selection in the example? Are there any random occurrences in the simulation?   PhET
2	Notes > Introduction to Natural Selection   Teachers notes available on the resource page. Guided notes key
3	Lab: Transformation   Let’s look at the data from the lab. We will complete data tables in the packet and answer the questions - Record your lab partner data on the board - Complete tables 1 & 2 - Answer questions 1-4; SKIP items 5-7
4	Reading Activity 15.2 Darwin’s Theory 📝 Reading Activity: Chapter 15.2 Notes > Lesson 7.2 Natural Selection

 

Homework

📺7.2.1 Video

📺7.2.2 Video

Upcoming Assessments

3/23 Quiz: Natural Selection and Population Genetics

4/7/26 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

Lab: Transformation & 7.1 Introduction to Natural Selection

  

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the causes of natural selection.

§  Explain how natural selection affects populations.

#	Tasks:
1	Pre-Lab - Transformation  Read and complete the pre-lab.
2	Day 1 - Transformation   Follow very closely the directions for the transformation.
3	Notes > Introduction to Natural Selection
4	Reading Guide - complete  📝 Reading Activity: Chapter 15.1   Chapter 15.1
5	Quizlet – Set 1 Access  Student Pass Use the access to the new vocabulary on Quizlet for you to practice. Only open for 90 minutes during class and LEAD.

 

Homework

📚7.1 MCQs

✅ Checkpoint > Introduction to Natural Selection (due Wed)

Upcoming Assessments

3/23/26 Quiz: Natural Selection & Population Genetics

 

4/7/26 Quiz: Evidence of Evolution

 

4/10 Test: Natural Selection & Evolution

7.1 Introduction to Natural Selection & Test Corrections / makeup

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

§  Describe the causes of natural selection.

§  Explain how natural selection affects populations.

#	Tasks:
1	Introduction to Unit 7 – Natural Selection & Evolution  Resource Site Explore the topics and other details.
2	Test Corrections   Review the test and make corrections.
3	Video The Journey of Darwin and Wallace: Discovering the Origin of Species  Assignment  Use Wayground to complete the video task.
4	Reading Guide  📝 Reading Activity: Chapter 15.1   Chapter 15.1
5	Quizlet – Set 1 Access  Student Pass Use the access to the new vocabulary on Quizlet for you to practice. Only open for 90 minutes during class and LEAD.

 

Homework

📺 7.1 Video

Quizlet Review Set 1

 

Upcoming Assessments

3/23/26 Quiz: Natural Selection & Population Genetics

 

4/7/26 Quiz: Evidence of Evolution

 

4/10 Test: Natural Selection & Evolution