Unit 8 is broken down into 3 topics:
History of Life, Evolution, & Classification
Work can be found on the sub pages!
Unit 8 Map
Unit 8 Topic Reviews
Unit 8 Test Review
U8T1 Target Practice
U8T2 Target Practice
U8T3 Target Practice
Unit 8 Topic Reviews
Unit 8 Test Review
U8T1 Target Practice
U8T2 Target Practice
U8T3 Target Practice
You can play this game (it may take a round or two to get used to it) to practice with adaptations!
This simulation allows you to manipulate a rabbit population.
At this site, you can learn about natural selection and play "Who Wants to Live A Million Years?" where you respond to changing environments. Afterwards, take the quiz provided!
Cane toads are an excellent example of an organism that has underwent rapid evolution in the last century (you can also use them to examine co-evolution).
One final resource you may be interested in ties in Topic 3 (Classification) as well. Here, you can build phylogenetic trees while studying different organisms. Feel free to join as a guest. While progress is not saved, you can still complete the activities.
This simulation allows you to manipulate a rabbit population.
At this site, you can learn about natural selection and play "Who Wants to Live A Million Years?" where you respond to changing environments. Afterwards, take the quiz provided!
Cane toads are an excellent example of an organism that has underwent rapid evolution in the last century (you can also use them to examine co-evolution).
One final resource you may be interested in ties in Topic 3 (Classification) as well. Here, you can build phylogenetic trees while studying different organisms. Feel free to join as a guest. While progress is not saved, you can still complete the activities.
Unit 8 Test Breakdown:
Topic 1 (History of Life)- 7 Questions, 22% of test
Topic 2 (Evolution)- 24 Questions, 48% of test
Topic 3 (Classification)- 11 Questions, 30% of test
There are four short answer questions!
Topic 1 (History of Life)- 7 Questions, 22% of test
Topic 2 (Evolution)- 24 Questions, 48% of test
Topic 3 (Classification)- 11 Questions, 30% of test
There are four short answer questions!