Each branch of a phylogenetic represents a species, and you can trace each one back through history. A short video, the fourth of seven, introduces phylogenetic trees and the online game lab used in the unit. 

Concepts

phylogenetic trees, phylogeny

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• After watching the video, work through the first puzzle on the first level as a demonstration

Classroom Considerations

• Video best fits as the introduction to the seven-part unit
• Relies on prior knowledge of evolution and fossil records

Pros

• Works to link prior knowledge to future learning
• Graphics clearly support the ideas discussed

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