Exploring Evolutionary Simulations

The video tutorial explores the concept of evolution, highlighting the relationship between humans and whales. It guides students through reading annotations, sharing insights, and introduces a simulation tool for exploring evolutionary history. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on using the simulation to study fossils, particularly the Tiktaalik, and understanding their place in the Tree of Life. The session concludes with a preview of the next lesson.

What is the process called that explains how humans are related to whales?

• Natural Selection

• Speciation

• Evolution

• Genetic Drift

What should students do after reading the material on evolution?

• Write a summary

• Create a presentation

• Make annotations and share insights

• Draw a diagram

What platform is used for the simulation in this lesson?

• Amplify

• Khan Academy

• Google Classroom

• Coursera

What is the first step in using the simulation tool?

• Contact the teacher

• Read the user manual

• Log in and access the simulation

• Watch a tutorial video

What do the orange dots on the simulation map represent?

• Current animal habitats

• Fossil dig sites

• Weather stations

• Geographical landmarks

What is the purpose of the simulation tool in this lesson?

• To create a virtual museum

• To explore evolutionary history

• To simulate climate change

• To design new species

What should students do if they have access to the simulation at home?

• Ask a friend for help

• Wait for the next class

• Follow along with the video

• Ignore the video

What is the name of the fossil that students add to their collection in the simulation?

• Tiktaalik

• Archaeopteryx

• Megalodon

• Trilobite

What feature helps students understand the size of the Tiktaalik fossil?

• A scale

• A measuring tape

• A soccer ball

• A ruler

What does the Tree of Life view in the simulation show?

• The age of fossils

• The geographical location of fossils

• The color of fossils

• The evolutionary relationships of fossils