In this unit we will be investigating the fundamental idea behind all of biology, evolution. We will work to address the following enduring understands from AP Biology curriculum:

• 1.A: Change in the genetic makeup of a population over time is evolution.
• 1.B: Organisms are linked by lines of descent from common ancestry.
• 1.C: Life continues to evolve within a changing environment.
• 1.D: The origin of living systems is explained by natural processes.

The specific learning objectives addressed in this unit are linked here.

Chapter # – NAME

• Concept #.# – Title

Readings & Videos:

Learning Activities:

Handouts:

Speciation

The Origin of Species: Lizards in an Evolutionary Tree  Video

Using DNA to Explore Lizard Phylogeny Activity

Lizard Evolution Virtual Lab

Five Fingers of Evolution Animation