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Evolution is a theory but thank goodness gravity is a law. What is the theory of evolution and what are the facts supporting this theory? Here's a short video that explains how fossils, homologous structures, biogeography, and direct observation give support to this theory.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Pause video after each example and allow learners to ask questions and discuss
- Ask class members to research and present findings on macroevolution
Classroom Considerations
- Video 20 in a series of 40
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Videos related to evolution are embedded
- Very interesting and engaging segment on current examples of evolution - genetic makeup of mosquitoes changing due to applications of DDT in China and Italian wall lizards evolving to a new island's food sources
Cons
- None