The first video in a five-part series on Evolution and Speciation introduces four types of evolution and addresses common misconceptions. In addition, viewers learn about topics current understanding of science does not fully explain.

Concepts

evolution, speciation, charles darwin, natural selection, genetic mutation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a Venn diagram comparing evolution and natural selection
• Add all vocabulary to science journals

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of Darwin's theories

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
• Highlights the important observations, inferences, and principles discussed in the video

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4