Lesson 6.4 Teacher’s Guide

Lesson 6.4: Natural Selection and Artificial Selection

9.1.1.1 Science is a way of knowing about the natural world and is characterized by empirical criteria, logical argument and skeptical review. (9.1.1.1)
9.4.3.3 Standard: Evolution by natural selection is a scientific explanation for the history and diversity of life on Earth. (9.4.3.3)

9.1.1.1.6 Describe how changes in scientific knowledge generally occur in incremental steps that include and build on earlier knowledge.
9.1.1.1.7 Explain how scientific and technological innovations—as well as new evidence—can challenge portions of, or entire accepted theories and models including, but not limited to: cell theory, atomic theory, theory of evolution, plate tectonic theory, germ theory of disease, and the big bang theory.
9.4.3.3.1 Describe how evidence led Darwin to develop the theory of natural selection and common descent to explain evolution.
9.4.3.3.2 Use scientific evidence, including the fossil record, homologous structures, and genetic and/or biochemical similarities, to show evolutionary relationships among species.

Place a circle around your understanding of the Key Vocabulary (Artificial Selection, Natural Selection, Competition, Adaptation, Selective Pressure)

Follow the instructions to complete the reading and notes on the process of Selection in Evolution
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