Biology Unit 3 Day 1

Learning Objective: Students will learn about natural selection by reading a textbook and will describe in writing components of natural selection using technical vocabulary (adaptations, evolution, mutation).

Questions:

1. Is it possible for a mutation to be good (beneficial)? Explain your thoughts. (brain)
2. Can mutations be passed on? Why or why not? (brain or book)
3. What is another term for "survival of the fittest"?

Answer Choices for Number 3:

	A. Adaptation B. Natural selection C. Variation D. Genetic mutation Exit Ticket for Day 1: Using the reading activity we did today, answer the following questions: List 7 academic or technical words you read in the textbook reading. Choose 1 picture, diagram or graph from the textbook reading--what was the author trying to show?