Notes: Evidence of Evolution Objective: What are the different evidence for evolution?

Title Box 1: What is the theory of

evolution?

Organisms change over time Based on concepts of genetic variation and natural selection Passing on of successful adaptations (inherited physical or behaviors) from parent to offspring

Title Box 2: What is the fossil record?

Evidence for common ancestor

Show that ancient species share similarities with species that now live on Earth.

Glyptodont

Armadillo

Title Box 3: What are homologous

structures?

Anatomically similar structures inherited from a common ancestor

These structures can be similar in arrangement and/or function.

Title Box 4: What is comparative

embryology?

Embryo: earliest stage of growth and development

Similar embryo development suggest common ancestor

Title Box 5: What biochemical

evidence exists ?

• Looking at similarities in amino acids and other molecules you can see evidence for a common ancestor

Title Box 6: Summary

In 3 complete sentences summarize the point of today’s lesson.

Number and highlight your periods.