Ch. VII - Fossils and Common Ancestry

Chapter VII Road Map

This document outlines the lessons, notes, assignments, labs and assessments for Chapter VII. This is subject to change.

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8.LS4.1 - Fossils and Fossil Record: Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change in life forms throughout Earth’s history.

The Student will be able to:

Identify different examples of Fossils
Explain the factors that impact fossilization
Describe the process of fossilization
Describe the information that can be learned from a fossil
Explain how fossils support the theory of evolution
When given examples, identify the difference between relative and absolute age
Explain the uses of absolute and relative dating
Provide examples of what typically becomes a fossil
Explain how the geologic history of Earth is classified
Describe the impact of Mass Extinctions

8.LS4.2 - Evidence for Common Ancestry: Construct an explanation addressing the similarities and differences of the anatomical structures and genetic information between extinct and extant organisms using evidence of common ancestry and patterns between taxa.

The Student will be able to:

Describe lines of Evidence that support Common Ancestry
Explain how comparative embryology supports Common Ancestry
Explain how cladograms are used to identify relatedness between organisms

Lesson 1: What Are Fossils and How do they form?

Fossilization Graphic Organizer

Fossilization graphic organizer

Chapter VII Fossils Terms and Definitions

Ch. VII - Fossils Terms & Definitions

Chapter VII Fossils Quizlet Set

Lesson 2: Fossils and Age Dating

Fossils and Age Dating Notes

Fossils and Age Dating

Fossils and Age Dating Slides

Fossils and Relative Dating Packet

Fossils Wkst (4).docx

Lesson 3: Geologic Timescale

Geologic Timescale Slides

Geologic Time Slides

Geologic Timescale Notes

Geologic Time Scale Notes

Lesson 4: Evolution and Evidence for Common Ancestry

Discovery Education 4.3 Outline Notes

4.3 Guided Notes

Discovery Education 4.3

Ch. VII Common Ancestry Terms & Definitions

Ch. VII - Common Ancestry Terms & Definitions

Ch. VII Common Ancestry Quizlet Set

Evidence of Evolution Packet

Common Ancestry Packet.pdf

Evidence of Evolution Summary

Evidence of Evolution Summary.pdf

Evidence of Evolution Summary Quiz

Evidence of Evolution Summary

Lesson 5: Comparative Anatomy and Embryology

Support for the Theory of EvolutionThe theory evolution includes fossil record and modern organisms that have changed over time. Vestigial structures, such as the appendix in the coccyx in the human, have no function for the current organism. Comparing embryos as well as DNA also provides additional evidence of evolution.

Evolution and Homologous OrgansProvides homologies in organs as evidence of evolution, and defines analogous structures as organs with similar functions but independent evolutionary origin. The segment exhibits the humerus, radio, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges in a whale, horse, human, and bird. [Thumbnail image: frantic00 / Shutterstock.com]

Comparative Anatomy

Comparative Embryology Notes

Embryology Notes

Comparative Embryology Activity

Comparative Embryology

Guess the Embryo Activity

Guess the EmbryoSee if you can tell what four similar-looking embryos will become, and watch each develop.

Lesson 6: Cladograms

Cladograms EdPuzzle (Pre-Lab)

Cladograms Worksheet

Chapter VII Labs

Lets Make a Fossil!

2024 Fossil Formation Activity

Constructing a Cladogram Lab

Constructing a Cladogram

Ch. VII - Fossils and Common Ancestry

Chapter VII Road Map

8.LS4.1 - Fossils and Fossil Record: Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record that document the existence, diversity, extinction, and change in life forms throughout Earth’s history.

The Student will be able to:

Identify different examples of Fossils

Explain the factors that impact fossilization

Describe the process of fossilization

Describe the information that can be learned from a fossil

Explain how fossils support the theory of evolution

When given examples, identify the difference between relative and absolute age

Explain the uses of absolute and relative dating

Provide examples of what typically becomes a fossil

Explain how the geologic history of Earth is classified

Describe the impact of Mass Extinctions

8.LS4.2 - Evidence for Common Ancestry: Construct an explanation addressing the similarities and differences of the anatomical structures and genetic information between extinct and extant organisms using evidence of common ancestry and patterns between taxa.

The Student will be able to:

Describe lines of Evidence that support Common Ancestry

Explain how comparative embryology supports Common Ancestry

Explain how cladograms are used to identify relatedness between organisms

Lesson 1: What Are Fossils and How do they form?

Lesson 2: Fossils and Age Dating

Lesson 3: Geologic Timescale

Lesson 4: Evolution and Evidence for Common Ancestry

Lesson 5: Comparative Anatomy and Embryology

Lesson 6: Cladograms

Chapter VII Labs

Lets Make a Fossil!

Constructing a Cladogram Lab