Monday, March 02, 2026
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TODAY'S TOPIC
Review for 2nd Semester Interim
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. HANDOUT - Classification Vital Terms [WHOLE GROUP -> HAND OUT IN CLASS]
2. EDPUZZLES - previewing our CLASSIFICATION unit [INDEPENDENT -> GOOGLE CLASSROOM]
Cladograms & Phylogenetic Trees
Heterotrophs vs Autotrophs (if you have not completed last week's assignment)
Unicellular vs Multicellular (if you have not completed last week's assignment)
Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes (if you have not completed last week's assignment)
3. REVIEW - Evolution 1 Unit [INDEPENDENT -> PEAR ASSESSMENTS -> NO PASSWORD]
4. REVIEW - Classification Unit [INDEPENDENT -> PEAR ASSESSMENTS -> NO PASSWORD]
5. REVIEW - Classification Unit [INDEPENDENT -> PEAR ASSESSMENTS -> NO PASSWORD]
* FOLLOW YOUR AGENDA CHECKLIST FOR TODAY! *
EVOLUTION AKS
EVOLUTION AKS
Click the picture above to see the AKS for our EVOLUTION unit
Evolution - "I Can..." Statements
BEGINNING
I can identify a trait in a plant or animal.
I can recognize differences (variations) in traits within a group.
I can tell that some traits help organisms survive.
I can identify examples of natural selection when shown pictures or models.
I can recognize that populations change over time.
I can identify simple graphs or charts that show changes in traits.
I can explain what a fossil is using a picture or sentence frame.
I can recognize examples of artificial selection (dogs, crops, farm animals).
DEVELOPING
I can explain how a trait helps an organism survive in its environment.
I can describe natural selection using a simple example.
I can explain how the environment affects survival of certain traits.
I can use a model or diagram to show how a population changes over generations.
I can read and interpret simple graphs or tables showing trait changes over time.
I can compare fossils to modern organisms using pictures or charts.
I can explain the difference between natural selection and artificial selection with support.
PROFICIENT
I can explain how genetic variation, traits, and the environment work together to affect survival.
I can use data (charts, tables, or graphs) to explain changes in traits over time.
I can develop and use a model to show how natural selection affects populations.
I can analyze fossil data to explain how organisms have changed over time.
I can explain how artificial selection changes a population over generations.
I can support my explanation with evidence from texts, data, or models.
I can use science vocabulary correctly when explaining evolution concepts.
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