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Engage students in an interactive review of evolution with a Jeopardy-style game. Teams compete to answer questions on topics like Darwin's theory, evidence of evolution, and natural selection. Encourage participation and active learning as students review important concepts for an upcoming exam. Use this game to reinforce knowledge and make studying enjoyable. Boost motivation with bonus points for top teams. Prepare students for success through interactive and collaborative learning experiences.
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2-10-2012 Jeopardy Review Evolution Unit: Objectives: SWBAT review the topic covered for the unit while playing jeopardy Warm up: Prepare for jeopardy. Procedure: Break class into groups of four and hand out white boards as to write down their answer choices. • Closure (5 min): Advise students to study and address any misunderstandings.
EVOLUTION!!!!!! The top three teams will get +3 /+2/ +1 BONUS POINTS (respectively) on their exam! Click to begin.
GAME RULES • There will be (5- 13) teams. • Every team answers each question. • Not your turn and you’re right = 1 point • It is your turn and you’re right = # chosen • KEEP ALL ANSWERS PRIVATE ON THE WHITEBOARD. ONLY HOLD UP WHEN TOLD.
Evolution POT LUCK Theories Evolution Evidence Charles Darwin Origin of Life 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 1 Point 2 Points 2 Points 2 Points 2 Points 2 Points 2 Points 3 Points 3 Points 3 Points 3 Points 3 Points 3 Points 4 Points 4 Points 4 Points 4 Points 4 Points 4 Points 5 Points 5 Points 5 Points 5 Points 5 Points 5 Points
Question Define Evolution
Answer The genetic changes in a species over time.
Question State the difference between gradualism and punctuated equilibrium
Answer Gradualism - evolution over millions of years PE - rapid evolution over 100 to 1000 years
Question What are three reasons for a population of a species to evolve?
Answer Environment Food Predator
Question Who contributed the most to the modern theory of evolution?
Answer Charles Darwin
Question The four main ways we can support the theory of evolution are:
Answer Fossils Embryology Biochemistry/genetics Comparative anatomy
Question Define the theory of natural selection.
Answer Organisms that are better adapted to their environment are “selected” to be able to survive and reproduce, passing on their favorable traits to their offspring.
Question What were Lamarck’s two main points in his theory of evolution?
Answer Use and disuse Inheritance of acquired characteristics
Question Describe the idea of use and disuse
Answer An organism would be able to develop a trait by using or not using it and then that trait would be passed onto its offspring
Question What did Charles Darwin not explain in his theory of evolution?
Answer He does not explain the genetic basis for variation within a species.
Question What is a Theory?
Answer A theory is a statement or model that has been tested and confirmed many times
Question Define Fossil
Answer Any trace or remains of an organism that has been preserved by natural processes
Question Write the fossils in order from oldest to youngest
Answer 5,3,1,4,2
Question Homologous or analogous structure?
Answer Homologous
Question What are vestigial structures?
Answer Vestigial structures are structures that are in an organism but have reduced in size and serve little or not function
Question How can we use embryology to find which organisms have a similar ancestor?
Answer Embryology compares the early stages of development of different species to find similarities
Question Darwin stated that evolution was driven by ______ ________.
Answer Saturated Monounsaturated Polyunsaturated Trans Fat Natural selection
Question List the six points of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution?
Answer Competition Overpopulation Speciation Variations Adaptations Natural Selection
Question Define speciation and what is one way that it could happen?
Answer The formation of a new species. One way this could happen is because of geographic isolation
Question Does Charles Darwin support gradualism or punctuated equilibrium?
Answer Gradualism
Question Charles Darwin shares his birthday with what American President?
Answer Abraham Lincoln
Question Question During what Era did the dinosaurs live?
Answer The Mesozoic Era
Question More than 99% of all species that have lived are now extinct. (True or False)
Answer True!
Question What are 4 major eras?
Answer Precambrian Paleozoic Mesozoic Cenozoic