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1 Lesson 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Student Labs and Activites Page Launch Lab 47 Content Vocabulary 48 Lesson Outline 49 MiniLab 51 Content Practice A 52 Content Practice B 53 School to Home 54 Key Concept Builders 55 Enrichment 59 Challenge 60 Lab A 63 Lab B 66 Lab C 69 Chapter Key Concepts Builder The Environment and Change Over Time
2 Launch Lab LESSON 3: 15 minutes How is the structure of a spoon related to its function? Would you eat your morning cereal with a spoon that had holes in it? Is using a teaspoon the most efficient way to serve mashed potatoes and gravy to a large group of people? How about using an extra large spoon, or ladle, to eat soup from a small bowl? Procedure 1. Read and complete a lab safety form. 2. In a small group, examine your set of spoons and discuss your observations. 3. Sketch or describe the structure of each spoon in the Data and Observations section below. Discuss the purpose that each spoon shape might serve. 4. Label the spoons in your Science Journal with their purposes. Data and Observations Think About This 1. Describe the similarities and differences among the spoons. 2. If spoons were organisms, what do you think the ancestral spoon would look like? 3. Key Concept Explain how three of the spoons have different structures and functions, even though they are related by their similarities. The Environment and Change Over Time 47
3 Content Vocabulary LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Directions: On each line, write the term from the word bank that correctly completes each sentence. NOTE: You may need to change a term to its plural form. analogous structure comparative anatomy embryology homologous structure vestigial structure 1. The forelimbs of bats, humans, and frogs are examples of. 2. The wings of birds and flies are examples of. 3. The wings of flightless cormorants are examples of. 4. A scientist working in the field of might research the development of internal structures of organisms before the organisms are born. 5. is the study of the similarities and differences among structures of living species. 48 The Environment and Change Over Time
4 Lesson Outline LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution A. Evidence for Evolution 1. Evolution does not occur in a straight line with one species another in a series of orderly steps. a. Living species that are closely related share a common. b. How closely related two species are depends when they, or split, from their common ancestor. 2. The study of similarities and differences among structures of living species is called. a. Body parts of organisms that are similar in position but different in function are called examples.. The forelimbs of different mammals are b. If species have homologous structures, this suggests that the species are. c. The more similar two structures are to each other, the more likely it is that the species have evolved from a recent. d. are body parts that perform a similar function but differ in structure. The wings of flies and birds are examples. e. The existence of analogous structures indicates that the species are not related. 3. Body parts that have lost their original function through evolution are called an example.. The of flightless birds are a. The best explanation for is that the species that have vestigial structures are use the structures for a specific purpose. to ancestral species that still b. Whales have a tiny bone, which is a vestigial structure for walking on land. The Environment and Change Over Time 49
5 Lesson Outline continued 4. Studying the development of can also provide scientists with evidence that certain species are related. a. is the study of the development of embryos from fertilization to birth. b. All species of have pharyngeal pouches at some stage during their development. c. The similarities in location and function of the is a sign that the vertebrate species share a common ancestor. 5. The study of gene structure and function is called. a. The existence of provides evidence of evolution because they have been shown to be the source of variation upon which acts. b. The more closely related two species are, the more similar their and c. Studies in molecular biology have shown that some stretches of that are common to many species change through time at steady, predictable rates like a kind of molecular clock. d. Scientists use this molecular clock to estimate the time in the past when living species B. The Study of Evolution Today from common ancestors. 1. Since the publication of Darwin s theory, scientists have are., refined, and his work. 2. Scientific studies of fossils, anatomy, embryology, and molecular biology have provided evidence of relatedness among species. 3. The continuous discovery of new that have features of species that lived before and after them is strong evidence of evolution of species. 4. Scientists today are studying how can be reorganized in simple ways that cause dramatic changes in organisms. 5. Though scientists now study evolution at the level, the basic principles of Darwin s theory of evolution by natural selection have remained unchanged for more than years. and 50 The Environment and Change Over Time
6 MiniLab LESSON 3: 10 minutes How related are organisms? Proteins, such as cytochrome c, are made from combinations of just 20 amino acids. The graph below shows the number of amino acid differences in cytochrome c between humans and other organisms. Procedure Use the graph at the right to answer the questions below. Analyze and Conclude 1. Identify Which organism has the least difference in the number of amino acids in cytochrome c compared to humans? Which organism has the most difference? 2. Infer Which organisms do you think might be more closely related to each other: a dog and a turtle or a dog and a silkworm? Explain your answer. Differences in Cytochrome c Between Various Organisms and Humans 3. Key Concept Notice the differences in the number of amino acids in cytochrome c between each organism and humans. How might these differences explain the relatedness of each organism to humans? Number of Amino Acid Differences Yeast cell Kernel of wheat Silkworm Tuna Frog Turtle Dog Rhesus monkey Type of Organism The Environment and Change Over Time 51
7 Content Practice A LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Directions: Label the diagram by writing the correct term from the word bank on each line. analogous structures developmental biology homologous structures comparing sequences divergence vestigial structures Biological Evidence of Evolution comparative anatomy molecular biology pharyngeal pouches diversity The Environment and Change Over Time
8 Content Practice B LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Directions: On each line, write the letter of the term that correctly matches the definition. Some terms may be used more than once or not at all. 1. body parts of organisms that are similar in structure but not in function 2. the study of life from fertilization to birth 3. several species that share a common ancestor 4. the study of gene structure and function 5. the study of similarities and differences among structures of organisms 6. body parts of organisms that form a similar function but differ in structure 7. a body part shared by all vertebrate embryos at different stages of development 8. structures that suggest particular species are related A. comparative anatomy B. homologous structures C. analogous structures D. vestigial structures E. developmental biology F. pharyngeal pouches G. molecular biology H. evolution I. divergence J. embryology K. diversity 9. the use of a molecular clock helps scientists to understand this 10. body parts that are present but no longer have a function 11. Differences in these structures suggest that certain species are not related. 12. body part found in fish, reptiles, birds, and humans during development 13. field of study that looks at gene sequences 14. the pelvic bones found in whales as an example The Environment and Change Over Time 53
9 School to Home LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Directions: Use your textbook to answer each question. 1. Homologous structures are body parts that are similar in structure and position but differ in function. How do homologous structures support the theory that many Earth species are related? 2. Some organisms have body parts, called vestigial structures, that no longer serve their original function. What is the best explanation for the presence of vestigial structures? 3. Developmental biology is the science of the development of embryos from fertilization to birth. What does the presence of pharyngeal pouches during the development of fish and other vertebrates suggest? 4. Molecular biology is the study of gene structure and function. How can genes be used to determine how closely two species are related? 5. Some DNA sequences mutate at a regular, predictable rate. This molecular clock is a tool scientists use to learn about species. How can scientists use this information to learn about the relationships between species? 54 The Environment and Change Over Time
10 Key Concept Builder LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Key Concept What evidence from living species supports the theory that species descended from other species over time? Directions: Use the diagram to answer each question on the line provided. Comparative Anatomy Developmental Biology Evidence of Evolution Vestigial Structures Molecular Biology 1. What do living species that are closely related share? 2. What does the degree to which a species is related depend on? 3. What do scientists study when they are looking for ancestral relationships? 4. What is comparative anatomy? 5. What other information could you add to the comparative anatomy oval? 6. How are vestigial structures evidence of evolution? 7. What other information could you add to the developmental biology oval? 8. What evidence does molecular biology provide of evolution? The Environment and Change Over Time 55
11 Key Concept Builder LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Key Concept What evidence from living species supports the theory that species descended from other species over time? Directions: Answer each question in the space provided. Evidence of Evolution Homologous Structures 1. What are examples of homologous structures, and how are they evidence of evolution? Vestigial Structures 4. What are vestigial structures, and how are they evidence of evolution? Analogous Structures 2. What are examples of analogous structures, and how are they evidence of evolution? Pharyngeal Pouches 3. What are pharyngeal pouches, and how are they evidence of evolution? Comparing Sequences 5. Why are DNA strands evidence of evolution? Divergence 6. How is divergence evidence of evolution? 56 The Environment and Change Over Time
12 Key Concept Builder LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Key Concept How are Earth s organisms related? Directions: On each line, write the term from the word bank that correctly completes each sentence. Some terms may be used more than once or not at all. Present day Millions of Years Ago (mya) Other mammals Hippopotamuses Mammals Whales and dolphins Even-toed hoofed mammals anatomy ancestors divergence diversity embryology fossils genes mammals natural selection species 1. According to the diagram, among mammals took place about 75 mya. 2. Scientists are able to determine common by studying molecular data. 3. Darwin s theory of evolution by states that animals change over long periods of time. 4. Scientists are closely studying how reorganize themselves. 5. Some scientists, however, think new evolve quickly. 6. Still, among scientists, the principles of remain unchanged and highlight how animals evolve. 7. The main tool for the study of evolution is careful observation of and the anatomy of animals. 8. Scientists also study animal. 9. What no one doubts is the wide among organisms on Earth. 10. The that took place among mammals helps us understand why whales and dolphins are and not fish. The Environment and Change Over Time 57
13 Key Concept Builder LESSON 3 Biological Evidence of Evolution Key Concept How are Earth s organisms related? Directions: Use the flowchart to answer each question on the lines provided. evolution rapid change slow change new species form diversity 1. What is the debate among scientists on how new species form? 2. How does divergence explain how organisms on Earth are related? 3. How do genes play a role in diversity? 4. Why is the theory of natural selection part of the study of evolution? 58 The Environment and Change Over Time
14 Enrichment LESSON 3 Birds and Dinosaurs Related or Not? Can you learn about dinosaurs by watching birds at a feeder? Scientists generally agree that dinosaurs were a type of reptile and that birds descended from reptiles. Scientists don t agree, however, on how closely birds are related to dinosaurs. Comparing Traits To see how closely related birds might be to dinosaurs, scientists compare and contrast living birds with fossils of primitive species that might be related to birds. Using complex computer programs, they look for matches in at least 80 physical traits of modern birds. These traits include the skull, teeth, neck, pelvis, tail, shoulder, bones, feet, ankles, and stance. Scientists have found several species of dinosaurs that had feathers. Several other dinosaur species have bones that are similar to modern birds but unlike any other living animal. Some dinosaurs also had wrists that could bend in a flapping motion, like a wing, and toes that were arranged so they could grasp branches. Mismatched Traits Other traits make some scientists question the relationship between birds and dinosaurs. Applying Critical-Thinking Skills Directions: Answer each question or respond to each statement. After studying photographs of dinosaur fossils, some scientists think the abdominal cavity of several birdlike dinosaurs was more like those of modern-day crocodiles than birds. Crocodiles have a division in the chest cavity that allows the lungs to fill with air. When muscles attached to the liver and diaphragm contract, air is pulled into the lungs. Birds, in contrast, do not have this system. They have lungs that allow air to flow through them without the help of a diaphragm. Not a Simple Question Before deciding if there is a link between birds and dinosaurs, scientists still must answer several questions. Were dinosaurs cold-blooded (like reptiles) or warm-blooded (like birds)? Some dinosaurs with feathers probably could not fly. Did the feathers develop to attract mates, or did they develop to insulate the dinosaurs? If the feathers could keep the dinosaurs warm, the dinosaurs may have been warm-blooded. It s likely that only one-fourth of all dinosaurs have been found in the fossil record so far. That means that many links between birds and dinosaurs or between birds and another ancestor have yet to be found. 1. Classify How would you define bird, if a dinosaur with feathers is not a bird? 2. Evaluate A species called Microraptor zhaoianus had feathers and toes that could have grasped tree branches, yet it probably could not fly. It had lightweight bones similar in structure to modern-day birds bones. It had a long tail like a dinosaur s, and its teeth were arranged like those of a dinosaur. Other dinosaur birds were much larger, however. Microraptor was about as big as a crow. Does any of this information help you answer the following questions: Are birds modern-day dinosaurs? Were dinosaurs cold- or warmblooded? Did birds learn to fly from the ground up or from the trees down? Explain. The Environment and Change Over Time 59
15 Challenge LESSON 3 Is It Homology or Analogy? Scientists often consider species in relation to one another to detect patterns of evolution. Some relationships are obvious, or seem to be, such as the beaks of certain birds. Other relationships are not as clearly obvious. Homology Homologous structures in different species may or may not be similar in appearance. These structures often perform different functions. They are homologous because they arise from a structure in a shared ancestor. A penguin s flipper and an alligator s foreleg are homologous structures. They have the same bones, although they are different in shape one is used for swimming and the other for walking on land. Analogy Analogous structures have an identical function and could even be vaguely similar in appearance, but they have different internal anatomy and different origins. A bird s wing and a bee s wing are analogous, for example. Vestigial Many organisms have structures that have no known function at all. The feature seems to be something left over from an ancestor that evolution just hasn t gotten rid of quite yet. This is exactly what a vestigial structure is like a human appendix. Classify Body Parts Examine the list of animal structures below. Sort them into three lists of three according to whether they are vestigial, homologous, or analogous features. Then construct a threepage brochure that illustrates each set of structures and that explains what they are and why you have categorized them as you have. You may draw the structures or find pictures to cut out. your nose, airplane wing, human tailbone, bat wing, a pig s snout, butterfly wing, whale pelvic bone, an elephant s trunk, cormorant wing 60 The Environment and Change Over Time
16 Lab A 2 class periods Model Adaptations in an Organism Conditions on our planet have changed since Earth formed over 4.5 billion years ago. Changes in the amounts of gases in the atmosphere, the temperature, and the amount of precipitation make Earth different today from when it first formed. Other events, such as volcanic eruptions, meteorite strikes, tsunamis, or wildfires, can suddenly change the conditions in certain environments. As you have read, Earth s fossil record provides evidence that, over millions of years, many organisms developed adaptations that allowed them to survive as conditions on Earth changed. Ask a Question How do adaptations allow an organism to survive changes in the environment? Materials clay colored markers construction paper colored pencils toothpicks Also needed: creative construction materials, glue, scissors Safety Make Observations 1. Read and complete a lab safety form. 2. Get Version 1.0 of the organism you will model from your teacher. 3. Your teacher will describe Event 1 that has occurred on Earth while your organism is alive. Use markers and a piece of construction paper to design adaptations to your organism that would allow it to survive the changing conditions that result from Event 1. Label the adapted organism Version For each event that your teacher describes, design and draw the adaptations that would allow your organism to survive the changing conditions. Label each new organism Version 1.X, filling in the X with the next version number. 5. Use the materials provided to make a model of the final version of your organism, showing all of the adaptations. The Environment and Change Over Time 63
17 Lab A continued Lab Tips Make sure you think of all of the implications of an environmental change event before you decide upon an adaptation. Decide upon your reasoning for the adaptation before putting the adaptation on your model. Form a Hypothesis 6. After reviewing and discussing all of the adaptations of your organism, form a hypothesis about how physical adaptations help an organism survive changes to the environment. Test Your Hypothesis 7. Research fossil record evidence that shows an adaptation that developed and allowed one type of organism to survive under the conditions of a major environmental event. Describe the major environmental event. Describe the adaptation that you will research. 8. Record the information about that adaptation. 64 The Environment and Change Over Time
18 Lab A continued Analyze and Conclude 9. Compare the adaptations that the different groups gave their organisms to survive each event described by your teacher. What kinds of different structures were created to help each organism survive? 10. The Big Idea Describe three variations in human populations that would allow some individuals to survive severe environmental changes. Remember to use scientific methods. Make Observations Ask a Question Form a Hypothesis Communicate Your Results Present your completed organisms to the class and/or judges of Ultimate Survivor. Explain the adaptations and the reasoning behind them in either an oral presentation or a demonstration, during which classmates and/or judges will review the models. Test your Hypothesis Analyze and Conclude Communicate Results The Environment and Change Over Time 65
19 Lab B 2 class periods Model Adaptations in an Organism Conditions on our planet have changed since Earth formed over 4.5 billion years ago. Changes in the concentrations of gases in the atmosphere, temperature, and the amount of precipitation make Earth different today from when it first formed. Other events, such as volcanic eruptions, meteorite strikes, tsunamis, or wildfires, can drastically and rapidly change the conditions in certain environments. As you have read, Earth s fossil record provides evidence that, over millions of years, many organisms developed adaptations that allowed them to survive as Earth s environmental conditions changed. Ask a Question How do adaptations allow an organism to survive changes in the environment? Materials clay colored markers colored pencils toothpicks construction paper Also needed: creative construction materials, glue, scissors Safety Make Observations 1. Read and complete a lab safety form. 2. Obtain Version 1.0 of the organism you will model from your teacher. 3. Your teacher will describe Event 1 that has occurred on Earth while your organism is alive. Use markers and a piece of construction paper to design adaptations to your organism that would allow it to survive the changing conditions that result from Event 1. Label the adapted organism Version For each event that your teacher describes, design and draw the adaptations that would allow your organism to survive the changing conditions. Label each new organism Version 1.X, filling in the X with the appropriate version number. 5. Use the materials provided to make a model of the final version of your organism, showing all of the adaptations. 66 The Environment and Change Over Time
20 Lab B continued Form a Hypothesis 6. After reviewing and discussing all of the adaptations of your organism, formulate a hypothesis about how physical adaptations help an organism survive changes to the environment. Test Your Hypothesis 7. Research evidence from the fossil record that shows one adaptation that developed and enabled an organism to survive over time under the conditions of one of the environmental events experienced by your model organism. Describe the adaptation that you will research in the space below. 8. Record the information about that adaptation. Lab Tips Make sure you think of all of the implications of an environmental change event before you decide upon an adaptation. Decide upon your reasoning for the adaptation before putting the adaptation on your model. The Environment and Change Over Time 67
21 Lab B continued Analyze and Conclude 9. Compare the adaptations that the different groups gave their organisms to survive each event described by your teacher. What kinds of different structures were created to help each organism survive? 10. The Big Idea Describe three variations in human populations that would allow some individuals to survive severe environmental changes. Remember to use scientific methods. Make Observations Ask a Question Form a Hypothesis Communicate Your Results Present your completed organisms to the class and/or judges of Ultimate Survivor. Explain the adaptations and the reasoning behind them in either an oral presentation or a demonstration, during which classmates and/or judges will review the models. Extension Test your Hypothesis Analyze and Conclude Communicate Results Compare the organisms made by groups in your class to the organisms created by groups in other sections. Observe the differences in the adaptations of the organisms. In each section, the events were presented in a different order. How might this have affected the final appearance and characteristics of the different organisms? 68 The Environment and Change Over Time
22 Lab C Beyond Darwin Directions: Use the information and data from the Lab Model Adaptations in an Organism to perform this lab. You have learned that major environmental events in Earth s history caused some species to perish while other species thrived. Species with characteristics that were favorable under the new environmental conditions were able to find food and reproduce, gradually changing the characteristics of future generations. Although Charles Darwin is rightfully credited with publishing these and other insights into evolution, he was not the first or last person to move evolutionary biology forward. In this investigation, you will research some of the other great thinkers and place a summary of their contributions on a time line of evolutionary thought. You will then consider the lab Model Adaptations in an Organism that you completed and infer how the lab relates to each of the ideas put forth. Jean Baptiste Lamarck Carolus Linneaus Thomas Malthus Ernst Mayr Gregor Mendel James Watson and Francis Crick Alfred Russel Wallace Alfred Wegener Please note that you must complete Lab B before beginning Lab C. Also, have your teacher approve your design and safety procedures before beginning your experiment. The Environment and Change Over Time 69
23 Chapter Key Concepts Builder The Environment and Change Over Time End-of-Chapter Practice Directions: Work with a partner to study trilobite fossils. Background Information: Some mya, a shallow sea covered Wisconsin. The land mass was south of the Equator. The coral reef of the warm sea was alive with trilobites. You and your partner will research the evolution and extinction of trilobites and use the information for visual presentation. First, plan your research. Ways to study trilobite fossils: Places to find information on environmental changes over the last 500 million years. Then, Make a careful observation of trilobite fossils. Take detailed notes. Why are trilobites considered arthropods? Create a chart to show where trilobites fit into the evolution of species. Do trilobites show evidence of any adaptations that helped them survive for 250 million years? Did the environment change? Create a visual presentation on the evolution and extinction of trilobites. Team up with other students in your class to share information and create a class presentation. Present the history of trilobites to your class. Be prepared to answer questions from students and your teacher. The presentation should include the following: observations of trilobite fossils or photos of trilobite fossils interesting and informative chart or diagrams equal participation by everyone 70 The Environment and Change Over Time
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