This week, we discussed other pieces of evidence that support the theory of evolution. We talked about the fossil record, geologic time scale, plate tectonics, and vestigial structures. In our lab, students practiced using relative fossil dating techniques to find the estimated age of different fossils. They had to arrange "rock samples" into order based on their fossil components. Students were also required to create a timeline of their fossil record after putting them into the correct order. We spent Thursday reviewing for our evolution test, and we took the test on Friday. The binder check will be the final grade for the second trimester. The test will become the first grade of the third trimester. Next week, we will begin our discussion of classification.
With only one trimester left in the school year, I want to encourage students to continue working hard! Turn in your assignments on time, and be prepared for class every day! This trimester, we will focus on five of the six kingdoms of living things (archaebacteria, eubacteria, protists, fungi, and animals). We learned about the the remaining kingdom (plants) earlier this year.
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