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**E-mail:**Hudsonkb@verizon.net
 * Teacher:** Mrs. Hudson
 * Office:** 214
 * Office Phone:** (207)546- 1234
 * Office Hours:** 7-8am and 2:30- 3:30 am


 * =Summary of Unit= ||
 * In this unit you will be learning about evolution and what allows evolution to occur. Natural selection is key to the

to this process and is a main force that drives evolution. You will create many projects that show the different facets

natural selection and how they push evolution. We will also look at the opposite view of evolution which is called

creationism. This will involve many class discussions about the differences and similarities between the two ideas.

students will also have their own discussions through blogging. ||

E5: Evolution Grade 9- Diploma Students describe the interactions between and among species, populations, and environments that lead to natural selection and evolution. b. Describe the origins of life and how the concept of natural selection provides a mechanism. ||
 * **Establish Goals:** **(G)** ||  ||
 * Maine Learning Results: Science and Technology- E. The Living Environment

•There is evidence that supports evolution •There are multiple forces that drive evolution ||
 * //Students will understand that:// **(U)** ||  ||
 * •All forms of life exhibit evolution

•How is the evidence of evolution connected? •How are the multiple forces of evolution similar and or different? ||
 * **Essential Questions:** **(Q)** ||  ||
 * •Why is evolution important to life?

•Key Factual Information: Natural selection can only occur under specific conditions. Evolution into different species is caused by the multiple factors as well as natural selection. •Critical Details: Without evolution organisms would not be able to adapt. Natural selection is the driving force of evolution, even though there are many factors that contribute. || •b.describe the origins of life and how the concept of natural selection provides a mechanism. •Illustrate some forms of natural selection •Decide which evidence best shows evolution •Compare the different forms of natural selection •Assume the role of someone who believes in Creationism •Reflect on the ideas of both evolution and Creationism ||
 * || •Terminology: natural selection, evolution, fossil record, disruptive selection, allopatric speciation, sympatric speciation, homologous structures, analogous structures, residual structures


 * //**Task Description:**// **(T)** ||  ||
 * Marvel Comics has just published a contest looking for creative comics about evolution. As professional authors, you have entered this contest to make a creative comic that depicts an animal and its evolution. The parameters of the contest mandate that the comic must be easy for an elementary student to understand. Also the comic needs to be fun to read in order for it to be considered. The Marvel executives will come and listen to your team presentations and judge which comics are have the most potential to be published. The winner of this contest will meet with these executives, who will give some last minute revisions, and tell your team they have one week to finish the revisions and submit the comic for publishing. ||


 * =Expectations= ||
 * Attendance is extremely important in this class. There are many discussions and labs that cannot be made up if they are missed. Also, because this class is so discussion based, participation is crucial. As a student, you are expected to be an active member of the class whether or not we are doing a discussion. Attendance will not be a direct part of the overall grade, but if extra credit is needed at the end of the year, attendance will be taken into account on whether or not that extra credit is received. If a day is missed due to illness you are expected to see me for any notes or work that you have missed. If you know that you are not going to be in class for a certain day, I expect you to make arrangements with me before hand. Also, if you are absent it is still your responsibility to turn in all work that was due the next day that you are in class.

All assignments are expected to be turned in on time. No late work will be accepted unless you have made arrangements with me or if there you are absent the day the assignment is due. If the assignment is not turned in the next day you are in class, it will receive an automatic zero. Papers and projects are to be turned in on time, but will be given back with feedback before it is officially graded. All papers will be double spaced, font size 12, in times new roman, and free of any spelling and grammatical errors. Please keep all work that is handed back.

Plagiarism is not accepted. Any person caught plagiarizing will receive an automatic zero and reported to the proper authorities. ||

As a student you are expected to be present and engaged during all aspects of the class. This does not mean specifically answering questions and talking in front of the class. I want to see that you are attentive and are willing to do the activities that are done in this lesson.
 * =Benchmarks= ||
 * ===Participation and Attendance - 50 points===

Debates- 20 points each
There will be two debates during this course. You will receive full points if you are actively engaged in the debate.I expect you to take notes on what the opposing team is saying and be able to respond to those claims with your own information. I also expect you to be able to ask well thought out questions and to be able to answer these questions as well. You will also be handing in the resources for all the information used. If all this is accomplished you will receive a full 20 points on both debates. The subjects for the debates will be assigned a week before the debate is held.

Blogs- 10 Points
You will be expected to post blogs about what you learned or react to something that we did in class. This is your own personal opinion, so please don't feel shy, I want to know what you are thinking. Points will not be lost for minor spelling and grammatical errors, but it is a good idea to reread your posts before you actually post them to make sure what you are saying makes sense. Full points will be rewarded if one is done each day after class and stays on topic(what we did in class).

Quizzes- 60 points
There will be one quiz during each section of this class. They will be a mix of true false, short answer, multiple choice, and at least one short essay question.

Wiki Project- 100 points
This wiki will be used to discuss the differences between the facets of natural selection. You will earn full points if there is in depth research, creativity, and making connections. This will be based off an oral report that you are doing in front of the class.

WebQuest assignment- 200 points
Marvel Comics has just published a contest looking for creative comics about evolution. As professional authors, you have entered this contest to make a creative comic that depicts an animal and its evolution. The parameters of the contest mandate that the comic must be easy for an elementary student to understand. Also the comic needs to be fun to read in order for it to be considered. The Marvel executives will come and listen to your team presentations and judge which comics are have the most potential to be published. The winner of this contest will meet with these executives, who will give some last minute revisions, and tell your team they have one week to finish the revisions and submit the comic for publishing

Total Points 450 ||

A (95-97) C (74-76) A-(90-94) C- (70-73) B+ (87-89) D+ (67-69) B (84-86) D (64-66) B- (80-83) D- (60-63) F (59 and below) ||
 * =Grading Scale= ||
 * A+ (98-100) C+ (77-79)