LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will develop an understanding of biological evolution.

Objective 5.01
Examine the evidence that supports an evolutionary view of life.
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Objective 5.02
Recognize the implications of chemical evolution and its impact on the origin of life.
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Objective 5.03
Analyze current models for the early evolution of life.
  • Biological macromolecules.
  • Prokaryotic cells.
  • Eukaryotic cells.
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Objective 5.04
Analyze the mechanisms of evolution, their role, results and implications.
  • Identification of patterns and the responsible mechanisms.
  • Analyze heredity and its link to natural selection.
  • Examine speciation.
  • Examine macroevolution.
  • Recommended laboratory - Population Genetics and Evolution
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Objective 5.05
Investigate the contributions of early researchers, (e.g. Pasteur and Darwin) and their impact on the current view of evolutionary biology.
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