PPT-Peppered Moths

Chapter 15 Darwins Theory of Evolution What is Evolution Evolution is Change in a species over time The process by which modern organisms have descended from ancient organisms A theory Wellsupported testable explanation hypothesis of phenomena that have occurred in the natural world. com241pdfvianpdf Estimates of SmokingAttributable Deaths at Ages 1554 The SA fraction of bereft youths is probably increas costs we addressed or previous estimates of the health ing since the recent precipitous decline in HIV deaths care 16 tax 10 a Introduction and background. Pest. Idiophantis. . habrias. (. Lepidoptera: . Gelichiidae. ). About 5mm in size. Virtually no information in literature or otherwise. O. nly found near . Woolgolga. Mainly active through autumn and winter. Background Information. There are two major varieties of peppered moths, a light-colored variety and a dark-colored variety. These moths are active at night and rest on trees during the day. . 1. Does the environment effect which kind of peppered moth is more abundant?. The . Peppered . Moth. The Peppered Moth. The Peppered . Moth is found in many parts of England and Ireland. It is considered one of the best examples of animal adaptation to an changing environment.. G7- I can list examples of changes in genetic traits due to natural and manmade influences. What is Natural Selection?. Write it on your white board. Which of the following is an example of Natural Selection?. OBJECTIVES. Today, you will be able to…. Explain the process of evolution by natural selection. Explain adaptation. What exactly is “evolution” in THIS class?. Evolution. - a change in the . GENETIC. A long time ago in a kingdom far . far. . away there was a beautiful forest of trees where moths lived and flourished. . OK… it wasn’t so long ago or really that far away. It was in England in the 1800’s…... Moth. Adaptation Poster Due!. . November . 1. st. . ,2016. B. ellwork. ~ How does pollution effect plants and animals?. Peppered Moth . p.98-99. Essential Question:. How does natural selection work due to environmental changes? . Hide moths. . November . 2. nd. , 2016. B. ellwork. ~ What is the . changing factor . in the peppered moth story?. Closure. ~ What did you do to your moth so it is hidden well? . 30 Minute Inquiry Activity. Research one of the following types of Evolutionary Evidence:. Fossil . Record. Vestigial . Structures. Homologous . Structures. Comparative . DNA. Note . the following about your type of evidence:. Video. Read “Animal Body Plans: . Homeobox. Genes”. What are . homeobox. genes? . What did Walter . Gehring. show with his experiment with the . eyeless. gene? . How do . homeobox. genes provide evidence that all living things are descended from a common ancestor? . How did the moth population change over time?. Follow teacher directions to read the article and answer the text dependent questions about the Peppered moths.. How did the environment change over time?. Industrial . Melanism. is a term used to describe the adaptation of a population in response to pollution. . One example of rapid industrial . melanism. occurred in populations of peppered moths in the area of Manchester, England from 1845 to 1890. The peppered moth is fairly common in England. It can be found in two forms – the dark form and the light form. . hose who have had moths flying around their kitchenknow what a hassle it is to get rid of them. Pantry pestsyour groceries. Sounds crass. But fortunately there is a way tokeep a moth infestation from