Instructional Video

Speciation

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Darwin believed species came from other pre-existing species. Now we know it is more complicated than that. The video focuses on speciation and patterns of evolution.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Share pictures of ligers and tigons and discuss which traits they have from each species and why neither are a species of their own
  • Add the three types of evolution to science journals including the arrow diagrams
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes some prior knowledge of evolution and microevolution
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Highlights vocabulary throughout the video
  • Works well in both traditional and flipped classrooms
Cons
  • None
Common Core