How Does Evolution Really Work?

 

Natural Selection is the central force that guides evolution. 

·       What are the important principles? 

·       How does the peppered moth activity demonstrate natural selection at work?

 

Objectives: 

·        Students will gather information about the principles of natural selection, using hummingbirds as an example.

 

·        Students will compare their results from the peppered moth activity to the principles of natural selection and construct an explanation relating the two.

 

 

Explain: 

 

Video Segment

1.  Watch the video segment, “How Does Evolution Really Work?”

 

2.  Complete the notetaker as you watch.

 

 

Comparison to Peppered Moth Results

1.  Examine your laboratory results and compare them to the principles of natural selection found on your notetaker.

 

2.  Respond to the Analysis prompt.

 

3.  Record any questions you have in the box for tomorrow’s class.