7.9 Phylogeny

 

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.

#	Tasks:
1	Video > Phylogeny    An introduction to phylogeny.   Video
2	Guided Reading > Phylogeny   Let’s take a look at the way organisms are placed into ancestral groups.   Document   Textbook
3	Teacher Notes > Phylogeny   Let’s look at the details.

 

Homework

NONE

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

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

7.6 Evidence of Evolution continued

 

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

▪        Describe the types of data that provide evidence for evolution

▪        Explain how morphological, biochemical, and geological data provide evidence that organisms have changed over time.

#	Tasks:
1	Video > Evidence of Evolution   Let’s see the evidence for evolution of life on Earth.
2	Notes > Evidence of Evolution continued   We will continue to go over the main facts used to support  the theory of evolution.
3	Portfolio of Evidence   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.
4	Check for Understanding > Evidence of Evolution   Type responses to the prompts on the Google Form.
5	Corrections  - Quiz: Natural Selection & Population Genetics   Yesterday, we took the quiz. Let’s make corrections.   Each correction is ½ credit.

 

Homework

📚 MCQs 7.6

✅ Check for Understanding > Evidence of 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

Quiz & 7.6 Evidence for Evolution

  

 

Today's Learning Objective(s):

• Describe the types of data that provide evidence for evolution
• Explain how morphological, biochemical, and geological data provide evidence that organisms have changed over time.

Tasks:

1. Quiz

Complete the quiz.

2. Reading Activity

Read about evidence for evolution.

Chapter 15.3 Resources

Digital Copy

3. Notes 

Let's go over the details of evidence for evolution. 

4. Check for Understanding > Evidence for Evolution

Use the Google Form to complete the prompts. 

Homework

📺 7.6 Video

 ✅ Check for Understanding > Evidence of 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