Evolution and the History of Life · Evolution
Speciation and Phylogeny
Focuses on the processes that lead to the formation of new species and the use of cladograms to show evolutionary relationships.
Key Questions
- 1At what point do two populations become distinct enough to be considered separate species?
- 2How do geographic and reproductive barriers drive the diversification of life?
- 3How can we use molecular clocks to estimate when two species last shared a common ancestor?
Common Core State Standards
HS-LS4-1HS-LS4-5
Grade: 11th Grade
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolution and the History of Life
Period: Evolution
Suggested Methodologies
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