evolution resource binder
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Evolution Resource Binder. By: Heraa Ali, Denis Beenen , Jason Kelso, and Joanne Wong. Overview of Evolution. Video – Evolution – (minds on). Highlight on Misconceptions. Evolution – time factor idea of change occurring over a long period of time - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Evolution Resource BinderBy: Heraa Ali, Denis Beenen, Jason Kelso, and Joanne Wong
Overview of Evolution
Video – Evolution – (minds on)
Highlight on Misconceptions
Evolution – time factor idea of change occurring over a long period of
time Evolution is not science because it’s not
observable Science is limited to experiments in the lab
Only the fittest survive Being fit is more than just physical
Artificial SelectionExploring Biotechnology & GMOs
SAMPLE POWERPOINT
What are some advantages of GM
Foods?Pest resistance/Herbicide tolerance/ Disease
resistanceCold tolerance/Drought tolerance/salinity
toleranceReduced Maturation timeNutritionPharmaceuticalsPhytoremediation
What are some criticisms against GM
foods?Environmental hazards Unintended harm to other organisms Reduced effectiveness of pesticides Gene transfer to non target speciesHuman health risks Allergenicity Unknown effects on human healthEconomic concerns
What’s your stance
Brainstorm with your group key points for your argument Support your points with facts and examples
Try this: Vote Online - Should we grow GM crops? Debate next class!
Feedback on Sample Power point
On post it notes: Your thoughts on our highlighted slides Is it something you would include in your unit?
Activity - #1 Wet LabSurvival of the Fittest
Objective: to simulate the process of natural selection using various backgrounds and different coloured gummy bears
Learning goal: Explain the fundamental theory of evolution using
the evolutionary mechanism of natural selectionAssessment:
Completion of data chart Lab report
Activity - #2 Mock Trial: Hearing of the GMOs
Today, there is a proposed worldwide ban against GMOs. You will be assuming the role of either:
i) prosecutor – against GMOs ii) defendant – for GMOsiii) jury – unbiased consensusiv) media
Assessment: checklist/rubric for every student teacher may take notes down but normally
evaluates based on verbal presentation and rebuttal
Assessment Strategies
Formatives Wet lab, dry lab (assesses as learning) After every chapter
Summative Mock Trial Unit test
Questions for You!
How does it connect with your unit?Are you using similar pedagogical
techniques?
Any questions?
What are your thoughts or concerns about our unit plan and its activities? PMI
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!