U4T1 The Theory of Evolution

Open Ended

What do you already know about evolution?

Multiple Choice

Heritable characteristics are encoded for by...

• Alleles

• Genes

• Somatic Cells

• Lysosomes

Multiple Choice

Heritable characteristics are passed down generation to generation via...

• Alleles

• Genes

• Somatic Cells

• Lysosomes

Multiple Select

Which of the following about theories is/are true?

• Theories are testable or falsifiable in some way

• Theories are about your feelings and what you want to be true

• Theories can be used to make predictions

• A theory is an explanation of evidence

• Theories are backed by verified data and experimental results

Open Ended

Why is the theory of evolution not considered a "law?"

Categorize

Options (2)

Gradual change over time

Force that influences which traits remain in a population over time

Organize these options into the right categories

Evolution

Natural Selection

Open Ended

What do you notice about Darwin's voyage that might have helped him draw his conclusions?

Multiple Choice

Was Lamark Correct?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

How do Malthus' ideas influence the idea of evolution?