An Evolutionary Horse Race
Science: Life Science: Evolution
Science: Life Science: Classification of Life
6-8
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
3.6
Lessons
Simulations
TNS
An Evolutionary Horse Race
Activity Overview
In this lesson, students will investigate and analyze the anatomical similarities and differences between modern and ancient organisms.
Objectives
- Students will investigate the anatomical similarities and differences between modern and ancient organisms.
- Students will analyze the structure of fossils to infer evolutionary relationships.
Vocabulary
- adaptation
- common ancestor
- comparative anatomy
- homologous structure
- fossil
- fossil record
About the Lesson
In this lesson, students will investigate and analyze the anatomical similarities and differences between modern and ancient organisms.
As a result, students will:
- Describe evolutionary advantages of bone structure in modern and ancient organisms.
- Identify patterns seen in homologous structures in organisms to understand evolutionary relationships and patterns.
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Science: Life Science: Evolution
Science: Life Science: Classification of Life
6-8
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
3.6
Lessons
Simulations
TNS
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