Patterns of Evolution - Grade 11

Through this fully resourced lesson students will explore the main patterns shown by evolution. Students will first recall the main types of evidence that exist for evolution and speciation, they will then identify and describe the three main evolutionary patterns including adaptive radiation, coevolution and convergent evolution. Students will finally differentiate between the gradual and punctuated equilibrium models that explain the tempo of evolution. Throughout the lesson students will also have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding to exam style questions.