C-1 Unit C – Notes. Provided in class. Colour versions here:
Study Guide Workbook for Unit C. Questions from the Reference Readings to further guide your studies
MrD Biology Teacher Movies. Mr D uses the same text as us (slightly different edition). Pretty much the entire Unit in Videos. However, videos are not a good way to learn! To introduce or review they might be useful, but you still need to engage the materiel by reading and thinking.
MrD Evolution Part 1; MrD Evolution Part 2
C-2 Unit C – YouTube Playlist. My selection of movies for you to investigate if you have time
Worksheets & Possible Assignments (due dates as per blog)
- 16.1 The Voyage of Darwin. Assgt C-1; as per blog
- 16.2 Ideas That Shaped Darwin’s Thinking (C-2 Due: as per blog)
- Population Growth Lab – Uncle Leo (Not Hand-in: as per blog ).
- 16.3 Darwin Presents his Case. (Assgt C-3; Due as per blog
- Section 16.4 Evidence of Evolution (Assgt C-4 )
- Chap 16 Evolution Word Find. [Charlie 5, ] A great way to learn vocabulary; saying it repeatedly. Make sure you know what each word means!
- Gene Pool Exercise . Done in class, not hand-in
- Polygenic Traits Lab. Examine the distribution (spectrum) of polygenic traits. Done in class
- Chapter 17 Workbook. (Due: Not Hand-in)
- Chapter 17 WordFind. ( Assgt C-6: )
- Chapter 17 CrossWord. (Assgt C-8 )
Chapter 17 Review Workbook.More review questions! (Not Hand-in, do on your own! Good Test and Exam Questions!)
RESOURCE LINKS
C-3 On-Line Dictionary of Evolution.
C -4 Documentaries & Movies.
- Introduction – Origins of Life. A fun 15-minute movie
- Origins; How Life Began. A good Discovery Channel Movie (50 mins)
- Where Did we Come From. Neil DeGrasse is an awesome scientist (50 mins)
- Read Article: Evolution of Tuskless Elephants
C-6 Biology for Kids – How are humans labeled?
C-7 PBS: Evolution Playlist. Seven videos from the Public Broadcasting System.
C-7 The Theory of Evolution. A nice comprehensive multi page website resource from England!
C-8 Evolution: Frequently Asked Questions FAQ. Some rather common questions answered!
C-9 Natural Selection – Berkley University. A great portal to lots of basic evolution information.
C-10 Population Genetics – Hardy Weinberg Equation. Movies. Some fun intense movies that explain how the probabilities of the generations may differ. Hope you like math for this one
C-11 PBS Videos. OMG! 243 Videos about evolution from the Public Broadcasting TV System.
C-15 University of Utah. Evolution and the Unity of Life. A wonderful resource.
Activities.
C-20 Flash Cards – Evolution. Test your self with 20 questions on Flash Cards.
C-20A. Public Broadcasting (PBS) NOVA Science Program – Evolution. Lots of media topics for evolution.