Chapters 7 and 8 will be taught as one unitTop of Page

The combined Chapter 7 and 8 test is on Thursday, April 6.
 
We will start with the Chapter 8 topics, then cover the Chapter 7 topics. The two chapters will be tested together at the end of the unit, right before spring break. The vocabulary lists for each chapter are available here, on this page, and also on Quizlet. You'll need to make an illustrated vocab card for each chapter.
 
Don't forget! You can earn up to 10 points of extra credit for each chapter. 
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Need to KnowTop of Page

We're going to be jumping around and even skipping a few sections. Sorry if it's confusing 😜  but Ms. Bickley and I thought it would be best to arrange the topics differently. Here's the order:
  1. The Geologic Time Scale, Chapter 8 Section 5
  2. Movement of Earth's Plates, Chapter 8 Section 4
  3. The Relative Age of Rocks, Chapter 8 Section 2
  4. Darwin's Theory, Chapter 7 Section 1
  5. Evidence of Evolution, Chapter 7 Section 2
  6. Evolution of Species, Chapter 7 Section 3
 

Key Questions for Chapter 7Top of Page

Darwin's Theory
  • What important observations did Darwin make on his voyage?
  • How did Darwin account for the diversity of species and the differences between similar species?
  • How does natural selection lead to evolution?
Evidence of Evolution
  • What evidence supports the theory of evolution?
  • How do fossils form?
  • What do scientists learn from fossils?
Evolution of Species
  • What factors have contributed to the diversity of species?
  • How do new species form?
  • How do scientists infer evolutionary relationships among species?
  • What causes the extinction of species?
 

ResourcesTop of Page