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EVOLUTION

Which one of these animals is a fish?. EVOLUTION. Evolution is known as "the unifying theory of biology" What does that mean?. Create a list of statements regarding evolution. . Claims about Evolution. Claim vs Evidence.  Sort them into - Statements of Fact & Statements of Opinion

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EVOLUTION

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  1. Which one of these animals is a fish? EVOLUTION Evolution is known as "the unifying theory of biology" What does that mean?

  2. Create a list of statements regarding evolution.  Claims about Evolution

  3. Claim vs Evidence  Sort them into - Statements of Fact & Statements of Opinion No evidence? Opinion, If it has evidence ->

  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faRlFsYmkeY

  5. While amusing to watch, the simpsons video illustrates a common myth about evolution.  Evolution isn't linear.   Organisms aren't striving to become anything

  6. This is also related to the misunderstanding that evolution follows a linear path...that everything is trying to be human.  - NOT SO - There are many kinds of primates, each adapted to its own environment, just like there are many kinds of felines More misunderstandings..... 1.  If humans evolved into monkeys, why are there still monkeys? This picture is flawed, but commonly used to illustrate human evolution.

  7. None of these cats will evolve into a lion.

  8. Myth 2:  Scientists regularly debate whether evolution occurs. Only Sociallyand is philosophical in nature. Among biologists– debate = specifics - such as timing, or what animal is related to what As a THEORY, evolution is supported by a large body of evidence and is used to EXPLAIN new observations.   Biologists would consider it a waste of time to debate this.

  9. Myth 3: A person cannot believe in God and in evolution.  There are many scientists who have religious beliefs.   One does not necessarily preclude the other.    To say that the two are incompatible is grossly unfair to both scientists and people of faith. 

  10. Another myth is that  evolution encourages the strong to destroy the weak.   Remember, "strong" and "weak" are relative.   Organisms do not have to be strong to survive.  Read this story about wimpy cuttlefish who pretend to be females: "Cuttlefish Wimps.."

  11. On a notecard, write down a question or statement you are confused about regarding evolution.  You do not need to put your name on this card.  As we cover evolution I will try to address particular questions, concerns and arguments. E V O L V E There are many more myths and misunderstandings about evolution.  We will hopefully tackle those as we progress through this unit. 

  12. Diversity of Life Modern view of the different DOMAINS of life, based on mRNA and DNA evidence When I was in High School, less than 10 years ago, we lumped Bacteria and Archea together.

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