Thursday, November 21, 2013

Homework for 7th Block Biology 11/21/2013

Read "Finches in a Drought" and complete the following:

1.)  Look at the graphs in the reading showing the beak depth in 1976 and 1978: 
A.Write 3 Highlight Comments for these graphs:
What do I see in this graph?
What does this data mean?
B.Write a caption for each graph that summarizes the main point of the graph. 
2.(#8 p. 108)  Answer this question in your journal:
  How do you think a scientist would explain what caused the finches’ beaks to change between 1976 and 1978?
  Consider what changed, when and why.  

Friday, November 15, 2013

Homework for 3rd Block and 7th Block Honors Biology 11/14 and 11/15:

Go to the Honors Biology website.  Click on "Unit Resources" Tab and scroll down to find the links to the following movies:

Who was Charles Darwin?

How Does Evolution Really Work?

Watch these two videos and take notes in your scientific journal.