Evolution Resource BinderBy: Heraa Ali, Denis Beenen, Jason Kelso, and Joanne Wong

Overview of Evolution

Video – Evolution – (minds on)

Highlight on Misconceptions

Evolution – time factor idea of change occurring over a long period of

time Evolution is not science because it’s not

observable Science is limited to experiments in the lab

Only the fittest survive Being fit is more than just physical

Artificial SelectionExploring Biotechnology & GMOs

SAMPLE POWERPOINT

What are some advantages of GM

Foods?Pest resistance/Herbicide tolerance/ Disease

resistanceCold tolerance/Drought tolerance/salinity

toleranceReduced Maturation timeNutritionPharmaceuticalsPhytoremediation

What are some criticisms against GM

foods?Environmental hazards Unintended harm to other organisms Reduced effectiveness of pesticides Gene transfer to non target speciesHuman health risks Allergenicity Unknown effects on human healthEconomic concerns

What’s your stance

Brainstorm with your group key points for your argument Support your points with facts and examples

Try this: Vote Online - Should we grow GM crops? Debate next class!

Feedback on Sample Power point

On post it notes: Your thoughts on our highlighted slides Is it something you would include in your unit?

Activity - #1 Wet LabSurvival of the Fittest

Objective: to simulate the process of natural selection using various backgrounds and different coloured gummy bears

Learning goal: Explain the fundamental theory of evolution using

the evolutionary mechanism of natural selectionAssessment:

Completion of data chart Lab report

Activity - #2 Mock Trial: Hearing of the GMOs

Today, there is a proposed worldwide ban against GMOs. You will be assuming the role of either:

i) prosecutor – against GMOs ii) defendant – for GMOsiii) jury – unbiased consensusiv) media

Assessment: checklist/rubric for every student teacher may take notes down but normally

evaluates based on verbal presentation and rebuttal

Assessment Strategies

Formatives Wet lab, dry lab (assesses as learning) After every chapter

Summative Mock Trial Unit test

Questions for You!

How does it connect with your unit?Are you using similar pedagogical

techniques?

Any questions?

What are your thoughts or concerns about our unit plan and its activities? PMI

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME!