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Assessment Statements:

Speciation

D.2.3	Discuss the definition of the term species.
D.2.4	Describe three examples of barriers between gene pools.
D.2.5	Explain how polyploidy can contribute to speciation.
D.2.6	Compare allopatric and sympatric speciation.
D.2.7	Outline the process of adaptive radiation.
D.2.8	Compare convergent and divergent evolution.
D.2.9	Discuss ideas on the pace of evolution, including gradualism and punctuated equilibrium.

What You Need to Know

Unit Activities List:

Speciation unit plan (doc)

What is a species reading (pdf)

What is a species notes (doc)

What is a species presentation

Speciation notes (doc)

Speciation presentation

cone snail video clip from HHMI

Convergent/divergent evolution notes (doc)

Convergent/divergent presentation

Pace of evolution notes (doc)

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