Diversity
At the conclusion of this unit you will understand that…
Variation occurs over a broad period of time and leads to diversity among living organisms.
Structural and behavioral adaptations add to the competitive advantage of a species and increase its chance for survival by passing desirable traits to future generations.
Inquiring scientific minds will be able to answer these essential questions...
How do changes in the physical characteristics of a living organism influence the ability of a species to survive?
How do species change over time?
What does variation reveal about living things within the environment and their ability to survive?
How can variation be explained through various theories including natural selection?
What evidence in our environment shows that variation and diversity exist?
How do similarities of organisms show diversity?
Key Scientific Concepts/Vocabulary…
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Natural Selection |
Diversity |
Organism |
Adaptations |
Species Survival |
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Variation |
Trait |
Mutation |
Isolation |
Generation |
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Overproduction |
Fossil |
Genetics |
Scientific Name |
Conservation |
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Extinction |
Classification |
Taxonomy |
Warm-Blooded |
Cold-Blooded |
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Speciation |
Dichotomous Key |
Kingdom |
Phylum |
Class |
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Order |
Family |
Genus |
Species |
Darwin |
Young biologists will be able to….
List physical characteristics of an organism.
Describe an adaptation and provide reasons for its competitive advantage to the species.
Describe the role natural selection has on a species.
Group organisms based on characteristics.
Select appropriate lab equipment.
Demonstrate safe and appropriate lab equipment.
Effectively communicate results.
Last updated 09/22/2006