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Evidences of Evolution Guided Notes: Evolution As A Theory

This document provides an overview of key concepts and evidence for the theory of evolution: 1) It defines the differences between a hypothesis, theory, and law, noting that evolution is considered a scientific theory because it has been extensively tested and supported with evidence. 2) It discusses Charles Darwin and how his observations of finches on the Galapagos Islands, with their variations suited to different environments, helped form his ideas about natural selection and evolution. 3) It lists several types of evidence that support the theory of evolution, including observable evolution, the fossil record, and convergent evolution.

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Evidences of Evolution Guided Notes: Evolution As A Theory

This document provides an overview of key concepts and evidence for the theory of evolution: 1) It defines the differences between a hypothesis, theory, and law, noting that evolution is considered a scientific theory because it has been extensively tested and supported with evidence. 2) It discusses Charles Darwin and how his observations of finches on the Galapagos Islands, with their variations suited to different environments, helped form his ideas about natural selection and evolution. 3) It lists several types of evidence that support the theory of evolution, including observable evolution, the fossil record, and convergent evolution.

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Evidences of Evolution Guided Notes

Evolution as a Theory
What does it mean that evolution is a theory?

Difference between hypothesis, theory, and law.

A hypothesis is ___________________________________________.

A theory explains how ____________________ and is heavily ____________________.

What is an example of a law?

What would it mean if evolution was a hypothesis instead of a theory?

Core Concepts of Evolution

Evolution
Who is this and why is he important?

What is unique about the Galapagos that led to his significant


findings?
1.

2.

3.
How these animals are suited for their environment

Making a Connection
You now know how animal forms are suitable for their environment and how species
variation can lead to changes in populations based on conditions. How might this relate
to the origin of life?
Fill in the following table
Evidence of Definition How does it support Draw an Example
Evolution the theory of
evolution?
Observable
Evolution

Fossil Record Shows how life has


changed over time.
More recent fossils
closer to the surface
more closely reflect
modern animals

Two species that


Convergent are not closely
Evolution related evolve
similar traits

Comparative
Anatomy
Compare these images

Notice the similarities and differences between this fossil and live animal.
How could this support the theory of evolution?
What are some important facts you would want to know to strengthen your claim?

Activity
Based off of what you learned about Darwin’s observations and the evidences of evolution, what do
you believe will happen to the mice population over time now that the ground is darker (after a lava
flow)?

Claim: (What do you think will happen?)

Evidence: (Which evidence or observation supports your claim?)

Reasoning: (How does the evidence support the claim?)

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